Tag Archive: Chinese Grand Prix

Apr 19

Perez admits early McLaren criticism ‘amazing’

“But I think this is quite normal and usual for a team like McLaren”

2013-04-13 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - China - Sergio Perez 03The pressure is showing on Sergio Perez, as the Mexican admitted he found boss Martin Whitmarsh’s criticism in the wake of last weekend’s Chinese grand prix “quite amazing”. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

Webber to talk with Mateschitz on Monday – report

“There’s also a lot of nonsense being peddled” – Webber

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Mark Webber (6)Mark Webber on Thursday refused to specifically deny reports he is set to quit formula one and spearhead Porsche’s Le Mans prototype project next year. 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 15

Webber signs five-year Porsche deal – report

Kimi Raikkonen is being lined up to replace Webber

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Mark Webber (5)Mark Webber has signed a five-year deal to switch from formula one to Le Mans-style sports car racing from 2014. 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

Formula One teams Chinese Grand Prix race report

Chinese Grand Prix Formula One race report

Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers in Shanghai. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 13

Webber – from ‘Multi-21′ to the back of the grid

After Webber’s bowser delivered too little fuel in Shanghai

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Mark Webber (6)With the ‘Multi-21′ affair still in recent memory, Mark Webber’s woes went from bad to the back of the grid in China. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 13

Lauda backs Vettel’s ruthless rant

“Sebastian made a clear statement, and I would do the same.”

2012-06-10_0429Niki Lauda has backed Sebastian Vettel, after the reigning world champion laid bare his ruthlessness in the wake of the ‘Multi-21′ team orders affair. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 12

Formula One teams Chinese Grand Prix free practice report

Chinese Grand Prix Formula One free practice report

Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers in Shanghai. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 12

Hamilton ‘better’ after Shanghai allergy

Lewis Hamilton was back at work with Mercedes on Friday.

2013-03-23 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Malaysia - Lewis Hamilton 02On Thursday, the 2008 world champion sat out his media, sponsor and team commitments in Shanghai to recover from symptoms of allergy. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 11

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes partners with Gillette for 2013 season

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2013-04-11 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - GilletteVodafone McLaren Mercedes and Gillette, the world’s leading men’s shaving and lifestyle brand, have agreed on an innovative and dynamic marketing partnership that will kick off at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 10

Formula One teams Chinese Grand Prix preview

Chinese Grand Prix Formula One preview

Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers at Shanghai International Circuit. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 22

Rosberg sure Mercedes can be race winner in 2013

Nico Rosberg thinks Mercedes’ 2013 car is a potential winner.

2013-02-04 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Jerez - Nico Rosberg (5)2013-02-04 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Jerez - Nico Rosberg (8)The German won last April’s Chinese grand prix, but thereafter the Brackley based team suffered a collapse in car development and fell badly off the pace. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 24

Razia and Cecotto at Young Driver Test

Razia will have two days at the wheel of the STR7 on Tuesday and Thursday and Johnny Cecotto will drive on the Wednesday

Gp2 - Monaco - Johnny Cecotto (Barwa Addax Team)GP2 - Luiz Razia wins Valencia Sprint Race (Arden International)At the Young Driver Test to be held in Abu Dhabi in the week following the eighteenth Grand Prix of the season, Scuderia Toro Rosso will run two drivers: Luiz Razia and Johnny Cecotto Junior. Read the rest of this entry »

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.

2012-04-22 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Bahrain Grand Prix - Michael Schumacher 012012-04-22 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Bahrain Grand Prix - 02Although 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.

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May 10

China victory was ‘difficult day’ for Schumacher

It was a breakthrough for Mercedes and Nico Rosberg, but the Chinese grand prix was a “difficult day” for Michael Schumacher.

2012-02-24 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Michael Schumacher 00 - Copy2012-02-24 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Nico Rosberg 00 - CopyThat is the admission of Shanghai winner Rosberg, whose first race win after more than 100 attempts also delivered German marque Mercedes’ first works victory for more than half a century. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 27

‘Tactical’ retirements for gearbox rule gain – report

Two teams deployed a quiet ‘trick’ in Bahrain in order to exploit a loophole in the long-life gearbox rules, a specialist publication claims.

2012-04-15 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Chinese Grand Prix - Jenson Button 032012-04-15 - Williams F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Pastor Maldonado 02Williams’ Pastor Maldonado had to move five places back on the grid last Sunday because a fault in his gearbox was discovered after the Chinese grand prix. A cost-saving rule in F1 requires gearboxes to last five consecutive grands prix, with unscheduled changes met with the penalty. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

‘Long way’ until Schumacher contract decision – Brawn

Mercedes will decide later this season if Michael Schumacher’s contract will be extended beyond 2012.

2012-04-15 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Chinese Grand Prix - Ross Brawn 012012-04-15 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Chinese Grand Prix - Michael Schumacher 04The current three year deal, which began when the seven time world champion decided to return to F1 from retirement with Mercedes in 2010, runs out this season. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 17

Grosjean ‘not relieved’ despite easing pressure

Romain Grosjean insists he is not feeling “relieved” after the Chinese grand prix.

2012-04-15 - Lotus F1 Team - Chinese Grand Prix - Romain Grosjean 022012-04-15 - Lotus F1 Team - Chinese Grand Prix - Romain Grosjean 01The Frenchman, who returned to F1 this year after an abortive start to his career in 2009, showed good pace in Australia and Malaysia but failed to see the end of even the opening lap. Read the rest of this entry »

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