Formula One News — March 2013

Martin Whitmarash has not categorically denied reports McLaren could team up with former engine partner Honda for F1's new turbo V6 era.

State-sponsored F1 driver Pastor Maldonado's future appears clouded, following the death of controversial Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

Leading formula one figures have called on organisers of the Australian grand prix to consider switching to a Singapore-style night race format.

Maria de Villota has been signed up as an expert pundit for Spanish television Antena 3's coverage of the 2013 formula one season.

Several F1 drivers were drug tested on Tuesday.

Fernando Alonso is heading into next weekend's 2013 season opener with realistic expectations of a podium finish.

Jules Bianchi has admitted he expected to spend the 2013 season as Force India's reserve driver.

Robert Kubica will contest the second-tier WRC2 world rally championship at the wheel of a Citroen in 2013.

Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he wants to push out F1's already bustling calendar to 22 races in 2014.

As the sun set on the final day of pre-season testing late on Sunday, the words on everyone's lips were Mercedes and Red Bull.

Mark Webber has dismissed any suggestion he has replaced Michael Schumacher as F1's oldest driver speeding towards the paddock exit.

Sam Michael, McLaren's sporting director, has finally confirmed what the entire F1 paddock suspects -- Paddy Lowe is heading to Mercedes.

Davide Valsecchi, the latest GP2 champion, has revealed he will never forget Lotus' offer of a role in formula one this year.

Luiz Razia insists he is not losing any sleep, despite coming tantalisingly close to realising his dream of racing in formula one this year.

Having consistently played down his expectations for 2013, Lewis Hamilton is now predicting a win.

McLaren is yet to sign an engine deal for the new turbo V6 era beginning in 2014.

Mercedes is emerging as a surprise contender to take on world champions Red Bull in 2013.

Marussia has ousted contracted 2013 driver Luiz Razia, replacing him with the Ferrari-linked Jules Bianchi just two weeks before the new season.

The Caterham F1 team has named American Alexander Rossi and Chinese driver Ma Qing Hua as their reserve drivers for the 2013 Formula 1 season.

The F1 world was ruing the cold and wet Barcelona weather on Thursday, as the last days of pre-season testing began a fortnight ahead of the 2013 season opener.

Heikki Kovalainen has emerged as a surprise contender to keep his formula one career alive in 2013.

Caterham has followed Williams' lead by removing a dubious solution for its Coanda-effect exhaust from its 2013 car.

Pirelli is pushing hard for an early decision about whether it will remain F1's official tyre supplier beyond 2013.