McLaren confirms Honda’s 2015 F1 return
McLaren is delighted to confirm that it will form a new multi-year Formula 1 technology partnership with Honda.
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Tag Archive: Brawn GP
May 16
McLaren-Honda: reuniting one of the greatest partnerships in Formula 1 history
Feb 05
Mercedes cloud remains above Nick Fry’s head
Nick Fry, Mercedes’ chief executive, was present on Monday for the launch of the team’s 2013 car.
But with the new guard refusing to outright deny speculation McLaren’s Paddy Lowe could be making a switch for 2014, a dark cloud hangs above Briton Fry’s head. “He has long been a key member of the team,” insisted team boss Ross Brawn, whose own future has been up for discussion in recent times.
Jan 21
New season will be as close as 2012 – Domenicali
Ferrari is expecting another closely-fought world championship contest in 2013.
Last year, no fewer than six separate teams won grands prix – a rarity in formula one – and for 2013 the regulations are not changing significantly. “The stability of the regulations is always a condition that favours greater similarity in the performance of the competitors,” team boss Stefano Domenicali is quoted by Brazil’s O Estado de S.Paulo newspaper.
Sep 07
Hamilton rumours dominate in Monza paddock
The Monza paddock is abuzz with rumours, and in the hottest seats are Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.
Whether Hamilton stays put, and whether Schumacher retires, has many other interested parties on tenterhooks. Eddie Jordan, a former team owner and now British television pundit, lit the touchpaper a couple of days ago by announcing he is sure McLaren’s Hamilton is moving across to replace Schumacher at Mercedes.
Aug 17
More sources reporting Mercedes-rebranding rumours
More publications and sources are reporting rumours Mercedes could be looking to reshape its commitment to formula one.
The latest edition of the French weekly Auto Hebdo reported that, still yet to agree a new Concorde Agreement deal, the Stuttgart carmaker could field only a ‘semi-official’ team from 2014.
Aug 13
2012 car ‘good basis’ for next Mercedes – Brawn
Mercedes’ 2012 car is good enough to be the basis of next year’s silver challenger, team boss Ross Brawn has revealed.
Although Nico Rosberg won April’s Chinese grand prix from pole, and Michael Schumacher set the fastest qualifying lap in Monaco, the W03 has otherwise delivered a mixed performance.
Mar 24
Mercedes yet to agree new Concorde – report
Mercedes may have withheld its signature from the new 2013 Concorde Agreement because of a disagreement about bonus money.
That is the claim of Germany’s authoritative Auto Motor und Sport, hot on the heels of Bernie Ecclestone’s news on Saturday that the “majority” of teams – including grandees Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren – have now agreed terms.
Feb 24
Mercedes hiding new ‘double diffuser’ concept – reports
The recently revealed ‘W-duct’ aside, another technical secret has been discovered aboard Mercedes’ newly launched W03.
Rumours insist the German squad was the last to reveal and test its 2012 car because it boasts a few highly innovative ideas that could drive Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg to the middle of the podium.
Dec 05
Button warns top teams to ‘watch out for Mercedes’
Jenson Button has tipped his former team to be an outside chance for ultimate glory in 2012.
Just before the Brackley based team became Mercedes for the start of 2010, Button won the world championship at the wheel of his ‘Brawn GP’ car. That team is still fronted by Ross Brawn, with Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg now in the drivers’ seats for a third consecutive season next year.
Oct 20
Mercedes wants Schumacher for coming years – Haug
And Haug insisted that Mercedes has the right drivers
Mercedes regards Michael Schumacher as an integral part of its push for success in formula one, boss Norbert Haug said this week. Currently, the seven time world champion is committed to the German marque – and his return to F1 – only until the end of next season.
Oct 15
Brawn slams ‘favours’ for team name changes
Mercedes team boss Brawn suggested it is not right that rival teams have a say.
Ross Brawn has called upon rival teams to stop asking for “favours” before helping Renault and Team Lotus to change their names for 2012. Because name changes are generally frowned upon by the sport’s officials, the Renault/Lotus issue has been referred to a meeting of the F1 Commission early next month.
Sep 13
Title tilt unlikely until 2013 – Brawn
Targeting the world championship in 2012 is not realistic for Mercedes GP, according to team boss Ross Brawn.
Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche admitted last week he is not happy with the performance of the Brackley based team, currently a distant fourth in the points standings behind Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari.