Formula One News — April 2013

APRIL 19, 2013

Perez admits early McLaren criticism amazing

The pressure is showing on Sergio Perez, as the Mexican admitted he found boss Martin Whitmarsh's criticism in the wake of last weekend's Chinese grand prix "quite amazing".

Practice 1 Report - Sand Masters

Bahrain GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Bahrain GP - Practice 1 Results

McLaren threw Hamilton out of team garage

McLaren threw Lewis Hamilton out of its garage during one of February's winter tests, the 2008 world champion claims.

Kovalainen denies stalking Caterham race seat

Heikki Kovalainen has denied he has been lured back to Caterham on the prospect of a race seat in the near future.

Ecclestone shakes up F1 paddock

Bernie Ecclestone has shaken up the F1 paddock.

APRIL 18, 2013

Thursday Press Conference

Bahrain GP - Thursday Press Conference

Webber to talk with Mateschitz on Monday

Mark Webber on Thursday refused to specifically deny reports he is set to quit formula one and spearhead Porsche's Le Mans prototype project next year.

Lotus has active suspension working best

The secret of Lotus' speed in 2013 is an hydraulically-controlled active suspension system, according to a report.

Strict curfew for Ferrari team in Bahrain

Ferrari has ordered members of its formula one race team to avoid the streets of Bahrain this week, Speed Week's Mathias Brunner reports from the island Kingdom.

F1 to be five seconds slower in 2014

Bernie Ecclestone is worried F1 cars will be five seconds per lap slower next year compared to 2013.

Bahrain GP goes forward

Jean Todt and Bernie Ecclestone, F1's most powerful figures, say this weekend's controversial Bahrain grand prix is going ahead.

Marko denies Mateschitz threatened F1 exit

Dr Helmut Marko has scoffed at reports Red Bull could quit formula one over the 'Multi-21' team orders affair.

Hankook looking at F1 tyre supplier deal

Hankook, a South Korean company, has emerged as an alternative official tyre supplier for formula one.

Kovalainen did not burn Caterham bridge

Heikki Kovalainen's return to formula one is an example of not burning one's bridges.

De la Rosa reveals his other options for 2013

New Ferrari tester Pedro de la Rosa has revealed he could also have signed for Mercedes or McLaren for 2013.

APRIL 17, 2013

Big upgrades for McLaren in Barcelona

McLaren is not taking a step backwards to last year's car in order to move forwards with the struggling MP4-28.

Pirelli denies tyre advantage for Lotus, Ferrari

Paul Hembery has rubbished suggestions Lotus and Ferrari are getting an unfair advantage in 2013.

Kovalainen to drive Caterham in Bahrain, Barcelona practice

Former team Caterham racer Heikki Kovalainen has rejoined Caterham's F1 driver lineup.

Raikkonen not complaining about Pirelli

Kimi Raikkonen has refused to join the chorus of criticism of this year's Pirelli tyres.

Todt critcised for not going to Bahrain

British F1 journalists have attacked Jean Todt for not travelling to Bahrain for the sport's highly controversial grand prix this weekend.

Lotus to sell stake to fund Raikkonen deal?

Lotus owner Genii is offering part of the Enstone based team for sale, according to a report.

Sao Paulo denies F1 dropping Interlagos

Sao Paulo's mayor has dismissed reports Bernie Ecclestone is close to dropping Interlagos from the F1 calendar after 2013.

Prost says Grosjean missing self confidence

Romain Grosjean needs to rebuild his tattered confidence if he wants to get back on terms with Lotus team leader Kimi Raikkonen.

APRIL 16, 2013

Pirelli drops soft tyre for Bahrain

Pirelli has decided against taking its soft tyre compound to this weekend's Bahrain grand prix.