Formula One News — May 2013

MAY 23, 2013

Rosberg on course for Monaco win, says Wurz

Mercedes is right on course for victory in Monaco this weekend, according to Alex Wurz, who agrees with many paddock voices who have singled out the silver-clad team as the favourites in the Principality.

Force India to veto Pirelli tyre changes

Force India will oppose any move to alter Pirelli's existing 2013 tyres.

Williams could switch to Mercedes power

Williams could switch from Renault engines to Mercedes, according to sources.

Practice 2 Report - Home Boys II

Monaco GP - Practice 2 Report

Practice 2 Results

Monaco GP - Practice 2 Results

Vettel denies claims Monaco too unsafe for F1

World champion Sebastian Vettel has hit back at claims Monaco holds only a dubious place on the formula one calendar.

Mercedes clarifies Hamilton jet-ski incident

Mercedes on Thursday hit back at reports Lewis Hamilton racked up a huge damage bill after a jet-skiing stunt in Monaco.

Vettel, Massa agree Mercedes favourites in Monaco

Sebastian Vettel on Wednesday said he agrees that Mercedes is the favourite heading into the Monaco grand prix weekend.

McLaren wants to be only Honda-powered team in 2015

McLaren looks set to be the only Honda-powered team in 2015.

Ferrari's Fry back to work in Monaco

Pat Fry will return to duty for Ferrari this weekend in Monaco.

Red Bull move for Raikkonen logical according to Hakkinen

Red Bull would be a "logical" move for Kimi Raikkonen, according to fellow Finnish driver Mika Hakkinen.

Practice 1 Report - Homeboy

Monaco GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Monaco GP - Practice 1 Results

Pirelli to only change rear tyres for Canada

The 'T-word' was still the big topic of conversation as the F1 world congregated in Monaco on Wednesday.

Costly day for Mercedes after Hamilton prank

Wednesday was a costly day in Monaco for Mercedes.

MAY 22, 2013

Wednesday Press Conference

Monaco GP - Wednesday Press Conference

Button not committing to McLaren's Honda era

Jenson Button on Wednesday refused to commit to McLaren for the beginning of the Honda era in 2015.

Raikkonen admits two options for 2014 seat

Kimi Raikkonen has admitted he is weighing up two offers to remain in formula one beyond 2013.

Renault engine deal for Toro Rosso to be announced

Toro Rosso's anticipated switch from Ferrari to Renault power for 2014 and beyond will be announced imminently, the German magazine Sport Bild reports.

Whitmarsh happy with Perez and Button

McLaren is not looking to change its driver lineup, team boss Martin Whitmarsh said this week.

Wolff trusts Pirelli's fairness

Toto Wolff says he trusts Pirelli to act fairly to all formula one teams.

Bianchi feels pressure to push Marussia forward

Jules Bianchi thinks it is possible Marussia is on the verge of breaking into F1's midfield.

Brawn will find a way to work with successor Lowe

Ross Brawn has hinted that Mercedes has just appointed his successor.

MAY 21, 2013

Vettel urges F1 to rethink tyre recipe

World champion Sebastian Vettel has called on Pirelli to consider a fundamentally different approach to its role as F1 tyre supplier.

Whitmarsh denies Honda factor in Lowe release

McLaren on Tuesday played down reports linking its new Honda engine deal with Paddy Lowe's early release to Mercedes.