Formula One News — May 2013

MAY 10, 2013

Practice 2 Report - Sunny Sebastian

Spanish GP - Practice 2 Report

Friday Photos

Spanish GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Spanish GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Spanish GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Report - The Rain In Spain

Spanish GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Spanish GP - Practice 1 Results

New hard tyre splits paddock in Barcelona...

A big topic of conversation in Barcelona this weekend is Pirelli's new 'hard' compound tyre.

Amid Allison rumours, Montezemolo looks for quality people

Having initially denied reports James Allison is heading to Maranello, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has hinted he might be warming to the idea..

Long Beach's Pook joins New Jersey F1 project

Long Beach race founder Chris Pook has been signed up to help organise next year's inaugural formula one race in New Jersey.

Wolff looked into buying Toro Rosso

Toto Wolff turned down Dietrich Mateschitz when the Red Bull magnate offered to sell him Toro Rosso.

Vettel expects steward Jones to be fair in Spain

Sebastian Vettel has brushed off fears he might be the victim of unfair treatment this weekend in Spain.

Sainz Jr set for Toro Rosso test

After Antonio Felix da Costa, the next in line for a Red Bull-backed formula one future looks set to be Carlos Sainz Jr.

Kovalainen not surprised Caterham struggling

Heikki Kovalainen insists it is "no surprise" Caterham has struggled so far in 2013.

Barcelona boss doubts alternation deal close

Barcelona's F1 circuit chief has played down reports a deal whereby the city and Valencia will alternate the annual hosting of the Spanish grand prix is now close.

Webber still focused on F1 career

Mark Webber has played down reports he has already decided to quit formula one.

Photographer says Alonso smashed camera

A photographer claims Fernando Alonso broke his EUR 6,000 camera whilst trying to take pictures of the Ferrari driver and his model girlfriend.

MAY 9, 2013

Thursday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Thursday Press Conference

Alonso would welcome Allison to Ferrari

A big topic of conversation in the Barcelona paddock on Thursday was James Allison.

More roadblocks for F1's 2014 New Jersey race

F1's scheduled trek to New Jersey next year is hitting more roadblocks.

Teams vote to introduce demerit points penalty system

F1 team bosses have voted to introduce a penalty points system for 2014 that could see drivers banned for repeat offenses.

Montezemolo plays down Allison to Ferrari talk

Luca di Montezemolo has played down rumours linking Lotus' newly departed technical director James Allison with a move to Ferrari.

Rosberg just as good as Hamilton

Gerhard Berger, the former McLaren and Ferrari driver, thinks Nico Rosberg is just as good as Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren likens problems to Ferrari in 2012

Jonathan Neale, McLaren's managing director, has likened the British team's problems in 2013 with rival Ferrari's early troubles a year ago.

Surer thinks Lauda is chasing Vettel for Mercedes

Marc Surer, a former Swiss F1 driver turned commentator, says he is not sure he believes Mercedes is not making a move for Sebastian Vettel.