Formula One News — June 2013

JUNE 24, 2013

Most teams have 2014 deals with Pirelli

Most formula one teams have deals in place with Pirelli beyond 2013, according to a report.

Kubica insists no plans for F1 test return

Robert Kubica insists he is not pushing for a formula one track test, even though he is 80 per cent ready to return to the pinnacle of motor sport.

Lowe exit not cause of McLaren crisis

Jenson Button has denied the absence of former technical director Paddy Lowe explains McLaren's struggle in 2013.

Ferrari disappointed to be dragged into Mercedes defence

Ferrari has admitted it is "disappointed" to have been used as part of Mercedes' defence as the German team escaped from the test-gate scandal with a light penalty.

Valencia surprised Barcelona selling 2014 tickets

Valencia's regional government has expressed surprise at news Barcelona is selling tickets for the 2014 Spanish grand prix.

Hamilton yet to mend broken friendship with Sutil

Adrian Sutil insists his friendship with Lewis Hamilton remains broken.

Felipe Nasr close to 2014 F1 seat

20-year-old Brazilian Felipe Nasr is likely to make his F1 debut in 2014.

Pic waiting for 2014 Caterham-Renault contract

Charles Pic's future is closely tied to Renault, manager Olivier Panis has admitted.

JUNE 23, 2013

Red Bull wanted $100m fine for Mercedes

The curious outcome of the 'test-gate' saga is that, although found guilty of breaking the rules, Mercedes is reacting with relief at the outcome of the international tribunal' verdict.

Renault reveals sound of 2014 V6 engine

Renault on Friday revealed a sneak-preview of the sound of its 2014 engine.

Ferrari furious, Pirelli may sue as test-gate rolls on

Ferrari has ridiculed Mercedes' penalty in the wake of the 'test-gate' hearing late last week.

JUNE 21, 2013

Mercedes GP statement

The Mercedes GP team issued a statement following the decision of the FIA Tribunal.

Tribunal - Mercedes reprimanded and excluded from young driver test

The FIA Tribunal has reprimanded Mercedes for using a 2013 car during a Pirelli tyre test, and has excluded the team from taking part in the young driver test this summer.

Ecclestone has 2014 contract with Pirelli

Amid the 'test-gate' storm and uncertainty about the future, Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that Pirelli "has a contract" beyond 2013.

FIA delays test-gate verdict until Friday

The world of F1 remains on tenterhooks after the FIA delayed its decision in the 'test-gate' scandal.

Hamilton says title chances wasted at McLaren

Six months after he left McLaren, it is clear the wounds between Lewis Hamilton and the great British team are far from being healed.

According to Webber 'ball in my court' over Red Bull future

Mark Webber has contradicted reports he is waiting on Red Bull to decide whether he will be retained beyond his expiring 2013 contract.

JUNE 20, 2013

Rivals watch on as test-gate arguments rage

Red Bull's Christian Horner made a surprise appearance in Paris on Thursday as the 'test-gate' hearing began.

F1 holds breath for test-gate hearing

The F1 world is holding its collective breath ahead of the 'test-gate' hearing in Paris on Thursday.

Button thinks Pirelli-factor hurting F1 ticket sales

Jenson Button thinks the economy and an 'after you' style of racing in 2013 has hurt ticket sales ahead of the British grand prix.

Maldonado not threatened by rising star Bottas

Pastor Maldonado insists he does not feel threatened by the rising form of his rookie teammate Valtteri Bottas.

Hulkenberg hints Force India exit not right decision

Nico Hulkenberg has admitted for the first time that moving from Force India to Sauber over the winter may not have been the "right decision".

Le Mans would welcome Mark Webber says McNish

Former F1 driver Allan McNish thinks the world of Le Mans would welcome Mark Webber with open arms in 2014.

JUNE 19, 2013

India slams F1 race demise rumours

The promoter of the Indian grand prix on Wednesday slammed rumours the race may fall off the calendar after 2013.

Lauda didn't know about secret tyre test

Niki Lauda only knew about Mercedes' secret tyre test at Barcelona in May once "the wheels were turning".