Formula One News — March 2013
MARCH 14, 2013
Thursday Press Conference
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Mercedes to protect itself before McLaren-Honda era
Toto Wolff has added fuel to speculation McLaren could be preparing for Honda power in 2015.
Button could struggle to continue winning Australian ways
Jenson Button is leaving nothing to chance before the first race of the season in Australia this weekend.
Di Resta has make-over for 2013
According to some, a 'new' Paul di Resta has walked through the 2013 paddock turnstile.
Button hits back at Hamilton's McLaren criticism
Jenson Button on Thursday took issue with former teammate Lewis Hamilton's description of McLaren as an overly-controlling team.
Vettel names 2013 chassis Hungry Heidi
Sebastian Vettel and his mechanics have named the reigning world champion's 2013 Red Bull 'Hungry Heidi'.
New McLaren title sponsor already decided
McLaren on Thursday swiftly confirmed reports that Vodafone will definitely end its seven-year title sponsorship at the end of 2013.
Ferrari won't copy Newey's approach
Ferrari insists it is happy with its technical structure, despite not having a high-profile figure like Adrian Newey in the limelight.
Rosberg could beat Hamilton with other strengths
Nico Rosberg insists he is not worried about being beaten by his new teammate Lewis Hamilton.
F1 owner CVC not interested in developing sport
Force India has lashed out at F1's owner CVC, accusing the private equity firm of not being interested in developing the sport.
Vodafone confirms McLaren exit
McLaren's title sponsor Vodafone has decided to pull out of formula one.
Valencia could return to F1 in 2014
Valencia could be set to return to the formula one calendar.
Petrov's ex-manager joins Caterham
Vitaly Petrov no longer at Caterham, but the Russian's manager Oksana Kosachenko has re-emerged in a new role for the team in 2013.
MARCH 13, 2013
Ecclestone understands Danica Patrick's F1 reluctance
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he understands why Danica Patrick is not interested in switching to formula one.
Ferrari must give Alonso good enough car
After a low-profile winter for Fernando Alonso, some experts think 2013 is Ferrari's very last chance to give the Spaniard a truly top car.
Berger critical of Pirelli's 2013 approach
Gerhard Berger has slammed as "incomprehensible" F1 tyre supplier Pirelli's approach to the 2013 season.
New bosses not responsible for Mercedes boost
Mercedes' new bosses are not responsible for the German marque's apparently sudden speed boost.
Experts doubt Vettel to make Ferrari switch
A trio of experts do not believe Sebastian Vettel will switch to Ferrari any time soon.
Ecclestone urged Mercedes to sign Hamilton
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he advised Mercedes to lure Lewis Hamilton from McLaren.
MARCH 12, 2013
Stuck tips Hulkenberg to win Melbourne opener
Hans-Joachim Stuck, the motor racing boss for the German federation as well as Volkswagen, has picked a curious favourite for this weekend's 2013 season opener.
Mercedes lets Hamilton keep helmets, trophies
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that part of his new Mercedes deal is being allowed to keep his helmets and trophies.
Alguersuari thinks 2013 tyre better than last year
Jaime Alguersuari has leapt to Pirelli's defense, claiming this year's tyres are actually better than the 2012 range.
FIA vice president loses license for drink-driving
Carlos Gracia, a vice-president of F1's governing FIA, has lost his license for drink-driving.
Schumacher back on motorcycle
Despite vowing never to race on two wheels again, Michael Schumacher is back on the saddle of a powerful racing motorcycle.
Boullier saved Grosjean from axe
Eric Boullier, Lotus' team boss, has admitted he intervened personally to rescue protege Romain Grosjean's F1 career at the end of last year.