Formula One News — May 2013

MAY 12, 2013

Race Results

Spanish GP - Race Results

Mercedes not expected to win in Spain

Dominating qualifying in the presence of Daimler supremo Dieter Zetsche, Mercedes appears on top of the world in Barcelona.

Ferrari wants 'rapid recovery' for Fry

Ferrari hopes its technical director Pat Fry makes a "rapid recovery" after being admitted to hospital on Saturday.

Maldonado has no idea how to fix Williams slump

A year after winning in Barcelona from pole, Pastor Maldonado has hit rock bottom at the scene of his F1 breakthrough.

Loeb thinks Kubica is faster than Raikkonen

Sebastien Loeb, the most successful driver in world rally history, thinks Robert Kubica has more potential than Kimi Raikkonen.

Ecclestone wants Spanish hosts to share grand prix

Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he would like Barcelona and Valencia to alternate a single date for the Spanish grand prix on F1's annual calendar.

Teams beginning to sign 2014 Pirelli tyre deals

Still unsure it will be retained as F1's official supplier, Pirelli has begun to sign supply contracts with teams for the 2014 season.

MAY 11, 2013

Saturday Photos

Spanish GP - Saturday Photos

Raikkonen rumours gain pace

As the 2014 'silly season' revs up in the Barcelona paddock, the man on pole position is Kimi Raikkonen.

Saturday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Saturday Press Conference

Hamilton scoffs at Vettel-to-Mercedes rumour

Lewis Hamilton has scoffed at reports Mercedes might be looking to oust him already, having only switched from McLaren over the winter.

Saturday Team Quotes

Spanish GP - Saturday Team Quotes

2014 winter season to begin in January

May 11 (GMM) F1's winter test season will kick off early ahead of the 2014 championship.

Ferrari's Fry in Barcelona hospital

Ferrari's technical director Pat Fry was missing from the pitwall during qualifying in Barcelona.

Wurz says Allison's destination to be known in two weeks

James Allison's next destination in F1 will be known in two weeks - according to former F1 driver Alexander Wurz.

Qualifying Report - Rosberg Rules

Spanish GP - Qualifying Report

Qualifying Results

Spanish GP - Qualifying Results

McLaren disappointed with car upgrade

McLaren team figures are downbeat in Barcelona, as a big upgrade for the uncompetitive MP4-28 car failed to fix the great team's problems.

Pirelli considers changes after latest failure

Pirelli is considering more tweaks to its tyre design for 2013, following the failure at the rear of Paul di Resta's Force India on Friday.

Demerit points will make bad drivers suffer

Well-behaved drivers should not fear F1's incoming 'demerit points' penalty system, according to Felipe Massa.

McLaren to use free Honda engines in 2015

McLaren is set to be Honda-powered in 2015.

Ecclestone facing bribery charges?

Munich prosecutors could be set to formally charge Bernie Ecclestone for bribery, according to a report.

Practice 3 Report - Massa Pips Raikkonen

Spanish GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Spanish GP - Practice 3 Results

Kovalainen in talks to continue driving role

Heikki Kovalainen is in talks about extending his driving duties at Caterham beyond Barcelona.