Formula One News — March 2013

Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost has called on F1 to abandon winter testing in Europe.

Australian grand prix boss Andrew Westacott has ruled out organising a Melbourne night race.

Australian GP - Qualifying Report

Sebastian Vettel has extended his contract with Red Bull to the end of the 2016 season, according to Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung.

F1 cars' standard electronic units, supplied by a McLaren subsidiary, are causing problems in 2013.

Sauber could be on the verge of being sold, according to the well-connected Swiss newspaper Blick.

Australian GP - Practice 3 Report

Australian GP - Practice 3 Results

Kimi Raikkonen has hit back at claims only money motivates him to keep racing in formula one.

Australian GP - Friday Photos

After three hours of running in Melbourne, the fog of the winter pre-season has finally begun to clear.

McLaren on Friday admitted it is now "worried" about the pace of the new MP4-28 car.

The future of the so-called 'resource restriction agreement' - a gentleman's pact among teams to control costs - has moved under a dark cloud.

McLaren has reportedly played down reports title sponsor Vodafone is pulling out of formula one due to the controversial Bahrain grand prix.

Australian GP - Practice 2 Report

Triple world champion Niki Lauda thinks "at least five teams" could be in the running to win the opening grand prix of 2013.

Pastor Maldonado has admitted he cannot be certain his F1 career will continue long after the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

F1 teams will make do with a normal test programme early next year, despite the introduction of radical new engine regulations.

Romain Grosjean has admitted the 2012 season took its toll.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he decided to leave McLaren at the end of last year because "something didn't feel right".

Australian GP - Friday Press Conference

Australian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Australian GP - Practice 2 Results

Australian GP - Practice 1 Report

Australian GP - Practice 1 Results