Formula One News — May 2013
MAY 21, 2013
Hulkenberg leaves door open for Ferrari future
Nico Hulkenberg has left open the possibility of a future tie-in with Ferrari.
Honda seeking English base for F1 project
Honda is looking for an English base for its new formula one foray with its great former partner McLaren.
Valencia wants lower fee for F1 return
Valencia is hoping to negotiate a new fee and then agree to annually alternate a spot on the formula one calendar with Spanish grand prix host Barcelona.
MAY 20, 2013
Paddy Lowe to join Mercedes early
It was announced today that former McLaren Technical Director Paddy Lowe will join Mercedes on June 3rd.
Pirelli's Canada changes now under cloud
Pirelli's planned changes to its controversial tyres for Canada and beyond are now under a dark cloud.
Ecclestone tips BMW for F1 comeback, Toyota says no
Bernie Ecclestone thinks German carmaker BMW might follow Honda back into formula one.
Bahrain stance triggered F1 doctor's exit
Gary Hartstein, F1's former doctor, claims his stance about the controversial Bahrain grand prix led to his departure.
F1 owner CVC votes to keep Ecclestone in charge
F1's owners have voted to keep Bernie Ecclestone at the helm of the sport, despite reports German prosecutors have decided to charge him with bribery.
Losing McLaren as customer not ideal for Mercedes
Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes is disappointed with long time partner McLaren's move to link up with works Honda engines in 2015.
Di Resta says Alonso deserves title
Paul di Resta has tipped Fernando Alonso to win this year's world championship.
MAY 17, 2013
Ferrari joins Lotus in tyre tweak criticism
Ferrari has joined Lotus in criticising Pirelli's mid-season tyre tweak.
Can teams afford 2014 V6 engines?
Most formula one teams cannot afford to pay the prices quoted by engine manufacturers for next year's all-new turbo V6 engines.
McLaren plays down Mercedes IP fears for 2014
McLaren has played down suggestions Honda will unfairly benefit from the great British team's continuing collaboration with Mercedes next year.
Lauda hails Pirelli's tyre change
Niki Lauda has hailed Pirelli's move to alter the design of its 2013 tyres ahead of the Canadian grand prix next month and beyond.
No news on Ecclestone charges until June
It will be at least June before anything more is known about Bernie Ecclestone's bribery charges.
MAY 16, 2013
McLaren wants Button for new Honda era
McLaren on Thursday opened the door for Jenson Button to lead the charge for the new works Honda partnership beginning in 2015.
McLaren confirms Honda's 2015 F1 return
Honda on Thursday confirmed its 2015 return to formula one, announcing it will supply engines to its 80s and 90s works partner McLaren.
Alonso third on international sports earners list
Fernando Alonso is the third-highest 'international' sports earner on earth, according to the influential US magazine Sports Illustrated.
Lotus disappointed in Pirelli changes
Eric Boullier has revealed Lotus is "a little disappointed" with Pirelli's decision to change its 2013 tyres mid-season.
Ecclestone not quitting despite looming German bribery charge
Bernie Ecclestone has played down the notion he might quietly retire off the back of his German bribery charges.
As Honda returns, Sato rules out F1
Honda is expected to announce before the week is out its highly anticipated return to formula one.
MAY 15, 2013
Ecclestone to meet Ghosn amid Renault dispute
Bernie Ecclestone will meet with Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn in Paris on Thursday.
Honda to announce F1 return soon
Honda is shaping up to announce its return to formula one, a source at the Japanese manufacturer said on Wednesday.
Ricciardo in Red Bull promotion bid
The signs are growing ever stronger than Daniel Ricciardo is a real candidate to replace his Australian countryman Mark Webber at Red Bull next year.
Pirelli denies Red Bull pressure sparked upcoming tyre changes
Pirelli has denied claims it is making major changes to its 2013 tyre design as a result of the pressure applied by world champions Red Bull.