Tag Archive: Bahrain Grand Prix

Apr 29

Perez denies apologising to Button

“I didn’t apologise to him, because I didn’t think it was necessary”

2013-04-20 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Bahrain - Sergio Perez 01Sergio Perez has denied apologising to Jenson Button, after the McLaren teammates clashed in the recent Bahrain grand prix. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 25

Pirelli still investigating Hamilton tyre failure

Damaged tyre was taken to Pirelli’s headquarters for a forensic investigation

Lewis Hamilton - photo © DPPI - François Flamand Pirelli is conducting a detailed investigation into the cause of Lewis Hamilton’s tyre failure in Bahrain last weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 23

Webber eyes ‘few more years’ on grid

“I’m still hungry, I still want to do well”

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Mark Webber (4)Mark Webber has cooled speculation he is on the verge of quitting formula one by insisting he is still “hungry” for success. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 23

Bahrain could stage 2014 race under lights

“I don’t see any problems” – Ecclestone

2012-04-22 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Bahrain Grand Prix - Jenson Button 05Bahrain could celebrate its tenth anniversary as a formula one host by staging next year’s race under lights, circuit chairman Zayed Alzayani has revealed. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 22

Allergy almost sidelined Raikkonen in Bahrain

Arnall said Raikkonen was treated with antihistamines.

Kimi Räikkönen  - photo Getty ImagesHe ultimately finished second, but Kimi Raikkonen was almost not well enough to contest Sunday’s Bahrain grand prix. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 21

Formula One teams Bahrain Grand Prix race report

Bahrain Grand Prix Formula One race report

Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.

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Apr 19

Bahrain wants to host 2014 season opener

“We could do, I suppose” – Ecclestone

GP2 Series Round 2 Preview – Sakhir - BahrainOrganisers of the Bahrain grand prix would like the event to return to the top of F1′s annual schedule. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 19

Pirelli to make only minor tyre changes after Bahrain

“The final decision will be made on Tuesday in Milan”

2013-03-23 - Pirelli - Malaysia 01Pirelli is set to make only minor modifications to its 2013 tyres after this weekend’s Bahrain grand prix. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 19

F1 should not be singling out Bahrain controversy – Alonso

“We are more stoic, more phlegmatic (than last year).”

2013-04-13 - Scuderia Ferrari - China - Fernando Alonso 01Fernando Alonso has played down the significance of this weekend’s Bahrain grand prix, suggesting the sport should not be picking which of its host countries’ controversies to weight into. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

Peace in Bahrain as divisive race goes ahead

“It is now too late to make any changes to the calendar”.

2012-04-22 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bernie Ecclestone - Jean TodtJean Todt and Bernie Ecclestone, F1′s most powerful figures, say this weekend’s controversial Bahrain grand prix is going ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 17

Raikkonen not complaining about Pirelli

Raikkonen said he doesn’t know what all the fuss is about regarding Pirelli

2013-04-13 - Lotus F1 Team - China - Kimi Raikkonen (5)Kimi Raikkonen has refused to join the chorus of criticism of this year’s Pirelli tyres. Currently just three points shy of leading the 2013 world championship, the Finn won the season opening Australian grand prix and finished second in Shanghai. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 16

Pirelli has decided against taking its soft tyre compound to this weekend’s Bahrain grand prix.

Pirelli drops soft tyre for Bahrain

2013-03-17 - Pirelli - Australia 03Before the season began, F1′s official tyre supplier announced that it would take its hard and soft tyres to the island Kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 16

Hembery admits Pirelli could change tack after Bahrain

“If we do make changes, we’ll announce it after Bahrain and in time for Barcelona”

2013-03-17 - Pirelli - Australia 01Paul Hembery has admitted Pirelli might change tack after Sunday’s Bahrain grand prix, in the wake of heavy criticism of its 2013 tyres. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 16

Bahrain protesters won’t ‘hurt people’ – Ecclestone

“There’s nobody demonstrating.”

2012-04-22 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Bahrain Grand Prix - Jenson Button 05Bernie Ecclestone has toned down his rhetoric ahead of the weekend’s highly controversial Bahrain grand prix. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 15

F1 tyre situation ‘painful’ – Whitmarsh

“It’s quite excruciating”

2013-03-23 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Malaysia - 01Some members of F1′s travelling circus admitted their frustration at the end of the Chinese grand prix. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 14

From bad to worse!

Mark endured a hugely frustrating Chinese Grand Prix weekend.

Mark Webber logoAfter a productive opening couple of practice sessions on Friday, his weekend headed downhill on Saturday and then reached rock bottom on Sunday when he retired from the race after 15 laps. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 14

Pirelli ‘has a plan’ for Barcelona – Lauda

F1′s tyre situation will change after this weekend’s Bahrain grand prix.

PirelliPirelli’s heavily degrading 2013 product is dominating the sport at present, to the point that – according to Mark Webber – it is “a bit WWF”. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 11

Hill concerned about F1′s return to Bahrain

The latest reports are a concern.

2012-03-16 - Australian Grand Prix 2012 Friday #1 406A week before F1′s most controversial annual race, Damon Hill has expressed concerns about the latest reports coming from Bahrain. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 08

Lotus wants Pirelli to keep ‘tender’ tyres

Pirelli has promised to “review” the situation

2013-02-23 - Lotus F1 Team - Barcelona - Romain Grosjean 02Lotus has admitted it is opposed to Pirelli making radical changes to its 2013 tyres. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 05

Pirelli seeks ‘balance’ between sport and show – Brundle

Pirelli is copping the brunt of the blame for the situation.

2013-03-17 - Pirelli - Australia 04Amid criticism of the Italian marque’s approach, Martin Brundle has defended F1 tyre supplier Pirelli. Read the rest of this entry »

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