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 Notes - Alonso wins the Chinese GP for Ferrari
Chinese GP - Race Notes
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.