Formula One News — April 2013

Robert Kubica has reportedly been conducting secret formula one tests at the wheel of Mercedes' sophisticated driver simulator.

Bahrain could celebrate its tenth anniversary as a formula one host by staging next year's race under lights, circuit chairman Zayed Alzayani has revealed.

Pirelli has all but confirmed reports it will make only minor changes to its controversial 2013 tyres for next month's Spanish grand prix and beyond.

The Italian press hailed Sebastian Vettel's return to top form in Bahrain, whilst lamenting the bad luck that prevented Fernando Alonso from challenging.

Mark Webber has cooled speculation he is on the verge of quitting formula one by insisting he is still "hungry" for success.

He ultimately finished second, but Kimi Raikkonen was almost not well enough to contest Sunday's Bahrain grand prix.

McLaren has urged Sergio Perez to keep up his fighting spirit, despite rebuking the Mexican for pushing "over the limit" in his battle with teammate Jenson Button in Bahrain.

Fernando Alonso would have fought for victory in Bahrain, according to veteran former driver Rubens Barrichello.

Bahrain GP - Race Report

A new problem could be emerging for Pirelli, as the mere safety of its already controversial 2013 tyres is now called into question.

Nico Rosberg has played down suggestions Ross Brawn is on the road to the exit door at Mercedes.

Romain Grosjean has hit back at Alain Prost, after the quadruple world champion said the Lotus driver's lack of pace in 2013 was due to his "emotionally difficult situation".

Lloyds, the part government-owned British bank, has sold its stake in the F1 team Marussia.

Bahrain GP - Sunday Photos

Bahrain GP - Sunday Press Conference

Just as the 'Multi-21' affair began to simmer, the next teammate feud broke out in formula one.

F1 teams will get an extra set of tyres in Barcelona and beyond to spice up the early practice action on Fridays.

Bahrain GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Bahrain GP - Race Notes

Bahrain GP - Race Results

Pirelli's new 60 per cent scale wind tunnel tyres could be to blame for some teams' troubles in 2013, according to a technical expert.

Pole sitter Nico Rosberg is not confident he will win Sunday's Bahrain grand prix.

Michael Andretti, a leading motor racing figure in the US, has played down reports F1 could add the iconic Long Beach race to its own annual calendar.

Sebastian Vettel does not need friends to thrive, according to Dr Helmut Marko and Gerhard Berger.

Gerhard Berger has backed Bahrain's grand prix, blaming the media for overstating the island Kingdom's problems.