Formula One News — April 2013

APRIL 16, 2013

Lotus plays down Raikkonen speculation

Lotus has played down reports Kimi Raikkonen could be set to jump ship to Red Bull for 2014.

Webber rumours grow despite Porsche denials

Porsche has denied reports it has agreed a five-year contract to move Mark Webber from formula one to its Le Mans prototype project from 2014.

McLaren to support struggling Perez

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has admitted new team driver Sergio Perez has struggled since replacing Lewis Hamilton.

Ecclestone dismisses Bahrain protesters threat

Bernie Ecclestone has toned down his rhetoric ahead of the weekend's highly controversial Bahrain grand prix.

2013 finale could be Interlagos' last F1 race

Bernie Ecclestone has threatened to axe Brazil's formula one race if organisers fail to urgently upgrade the ageing Interlagos circuit.

Hembery admits Pirelli could change tack after Bahrain

Paul Hembery has admitted Pirelli might change tack after Sunday's Bahrain grand prix, in the wake of heavy criticism of its 2013 tyres.

Sauber pushes Frijns to accept GP2 seat

New Sauber reserve driver Robin Frijns will get back on track this weekend in Bahrain.

Nurburgring rescue deal for one race only

The future of the Nurburgring's formula one race beyond this season is unclear.

APRIL 15, 2013

Explosions mark countdown to Bahrain

Explosions near the F1 track in Bahrain have marked the travelling circus' quick march from China to the island Kingdom.

Webber signs five-year Porsche deal?

Mark Webber has signed a five-year deal to switch from formula one to Le Mans-style sports car racing from 2014.

Whitmarsh feels F1 tyre situation painful

Some members of F1's travelling circus admitted their frustration at the end of the Chinese grand prix.

Race Report - Fernando Faster

Chinese GP - Race Report

Brundle says McLaren should have signed Hulkenberg, not Perez

Even amid McLaren's competitive slump, the spotlight is shining ever more brightly on Sergio Perez.

Boullier plays down Grosjean's troubles

Lotus boss Eric Boullier has backed Romain Grosjean to bounce back from a bad start to the 2013 season.

Pirelli has a plan for Barcelona

F1's tyre situation will change after this weekend's Bahrain grand prix.

APRIL 14, 2013

Sunday Team Quotes

Chinese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Sunday Press Conference

Chinese GP - Sunday Press Conference

Alonso back on track as Webber's woes deepen

Fernando Alonso put his championship campaign right back on track in China, while Mark Webber's spectacular woes continued.

Ecclestone tips Ferrari to win title

Bernie Ecclestone has tipped Ferrari to win the 2013 title.

Raikkonen flattered by Red Bull interest

Kimi Raikkonen has hinted moving to Red Bull could be an option for 2014.

Race Results

Chinese GP - Race Results

Hamilton happy to prove critics wrong

Lewis Hamilton has admitted pole in China is one step closer to confounding his critics after leaving F1 grandee McLaren.

After China pole, Wolff hints Brawn might stay

Toto Wolff has played down suggestions Ross Brawn is definitely set to leave Mercedes.

Marko says Webber fuel conspiracy 'nonsense'

Dr Helmut Marko has given short shrift to F1's latest conspiracy theory.