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May 25

Hakkinen defends F1 tyre ‘show business’

“I am of the opinion that motor racing is show business”

2013-05-23 - Pirelli - Monaco 0Two former champions have hit back at claims the tyre situation in 2013 is ruining formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

May 23

Red Bull move for Raikkonen ‘logical’ – Hakkinen

“If there is a place open there, then yes, I think it would be quite logical”

Hakkinen2470Red Bull would be a “logical” move for Kimi Raikkonen, according to fellow Finnish driver Mika Hakkinen. Read the rest of this entry »

May 23

Pirelli to only change rear tyres for Canada

“Anything else would be unfair”

2013-05-20 - Pirelli - The P Zero yellow softThe ‘T-word’ was still the big topic of conversation as the F1 world congregated in Monaco on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »

May 17

Lauda hails Pirelli’s tyre change

“I hope they (the changes) are not too extreme.”

2013-05-12 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Spain - Dr Dieter Zetsche - Niki LaudaNiki Lauda has hailed Pirelli’s move to alter the design of its 2013 tyres ahead of the Canadian grand prix next month and beyond. Read the rest of this entry »

May 15

Pirelli making tyre change ‘for own image’ – Red Bull

“It is all part of the challenge of formula one”

2013-05-12 - Pirelli - Spain - 01Pirelli has denied claims it is making major changes to its 2013 tyre design as a result of the pressure applied by world champions Red Bull. Read the rest of this entry »

May 12

Ferrari wants ‘rapid recovery’ for Fry

He is expected to return in time for Monaco in two weeks

2011-06-10_1253Ferrari hopes its technical director Pat Fry makes a “rapid recovery” after being admitted to hospital on Saturday. Read the rest of this entry »

May 11

Kovalainen in talks to continue driving role

“Everything is a little bit open”

Heikki Kovalainen - photo © DPPI - Frédéric Le Floc'H Heikki Kovalainen is in talks about extending his driving duties at Caterham beyond Barcelona. Read the rest of this entry »

May 11

Pirelli considers changes after latest failure

Pirelli, F1′s official tyre supplier, admitted it is also concerned.

2013-03-23 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - Paul di Resta 02Pirelli is considering more tweaks to its tyre design for 2013, following the failure at the rear of Paul di Resta’s Force India on Friday. Read the rest of this entry »

May 10

New ‘hard’ tyre splits paddock in Barcelona

The team that lobbied hardest for changes is Red Bull

2013-05-06 - Pirelli - Pirelli P Zero hard and medium compounds have been nominated for the Spanish Grand PrixA big topic of conversation in Barcelona this weekend is Pirelli’s new ‘hard’ compound tyre. Read the rest of this entry »

May 01

Hard racing ‘should not be punished’ – steward Salo

“But while Perez drove pretty aggressively, it was good racing”

Sergio Perez - Jenson Button - photo © FREDERIC LE FLOC'H - DPP Mika Salo has gone some way to confirming reports FIA stewards are being lenient on F1 drivers’ on-track behaviour in 2013. 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

Pole sitter Nico Rosberg is not confident he will win Sunday’s Bahrain grand prix.

Rosberg on pole but not favourite in Bahrain

2013-02-07 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Jerez - Nico Rosberg 01The German acknowledged that while his Mercedes is quick over a single lap, it might burn through Pirelli’s heavily-degrading tyres faster than his rivals in the race. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

Kovalainen did not burn Caterham bridge – Salo

“You never know what else might happen”

2012-11-04 - Team Caterham - Abu Dhabi - Heikki Kovalainen 03Heikki Kovalainen’s return to formula one is an example of not burning one’s bridges. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 17

Bahrain steward Salo felt Iran earthquake

Reports said dozens were killed

Mika SaloFormer F1 driver Mika Salo said he felt the major earthquake that struck Iran on Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 08

Raikkonen enjoys motocross during F1 break

“One of our drivers is famous for doing pretty much what he wants”.

Kimi Raikkonen filled in the time between the recent Malaysian grand prix and round three in China this weekend with a spot of motocross. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 29

Villeneuve compares ‘Multi-21′ affair with death of father

“Ignoring is just plain wrong” – Villeneuve

2012-06-10_04351997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve is not sure Sebastian Vettel’s apologies should be so readily accepted. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 22

Alonso not fazed by Raikkonen’s winning pace

“The (race) pace of the Lotus was very good, but nothing we cannot do”

2013-02-23 - Scuderia Ferrari - Barcelona - Fernando Alonso 04Fernando Alonso on Thursday said Kimi Raikkonen’s winning pace in Australia a week ago is not a worry. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 21

Salo doubts Williams can bounce back in 2013

“Williams has a lot of work ahead now.”

2013-03-03 - Williams F1 - Barcelona - Valtteri Bottas 01Former F1 driver Mika Salo has questioned whether Williams has the ability to recover from a bad start to the 2013 season. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 12

Mother says Raikkonen’s comeback ‘a surprise’

Kimi Raikkonen’s mother says her son is once again enjoying formula one, after his rallying sabattical in 2010 and 2011.

2013-02-23 - Lotus F1 Team - Kimi Raikkonen 22013-02-23 - Lotus F1 Team - Barcelona - Kimi Raikkonen 02The famous Finn burst back into F1 with Lotus last year, earning legions of new fans who enjoy his unique personality, and finishing a surprise third in the world championship. Raikkonen’s mother, Paula, said she was surprised late in 2011 when she read rumours her 33-year-old son was thinking about returning to F1. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 04

Red Bull bluffing or struggling as new season looms

As the sun set on the final day of pre-season testing late on Sunday, the words on everyone’s lips were Mercedes and Red Bull.

2013-03-03 - Red Bull Racing - Barcelona - Sebastian Vettel (10)2013-03-03 - Red Bull Racing - Barcelona - Sebastian Vettel (2)“Everyone is saying that this Mercedes is fast.  Consistently fast,” said respected Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt. Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko added: “(It is fast) at least on one lap.  But at least we do have to take them really seriously.” Read the rest of this entry »

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