Tag Archive: Shanghai

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 »

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Apr 19

Hamilton backs Brawn amid Lowe rumours

“I signed with Ross being here and I’m very happy working with him”

2013-03-23 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Malaysia - Lewis Hamilton 02Lewis Hamilton has backed Ross Brawn, amid speculation the Mercedes team boss is set to be replaced by McLaren’s Paddy Lowe. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 »

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Apr 17

Grosjean missing ‘self confidence’ – Prost

“I tend to think this is more about the mental side than his speed”

2013-04-13 - Lotus F1 Team - China - Romain Grosjean (4)Romain Grosjean needs to rebuild his tattered confidence if he wants to get back on terms with Lotus team leader Kimi Raikkonen. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 16

Webber rumours grow despite Porsche denials

“This is wrong”

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Mark Webber (3)Porsche has denied reports it has agreed a five-year contract to move Mark Webber from formula one to its Le Mans prototype project from 2014. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 16

McLaren to ‘step up and support’ struggling Perez

Whitmarsh backed Perez’s defensive driving in China

2013-04-13 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - China - Sergio Perez - Martin WhitmarshMcLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has admitted new team driver Sergio Perez has struggled since replacing Lewis Hamilton. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 »

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Apr 14

Marko says Webber fuel conspiracy ‘nonsense’

Dr Helmut Marko has given short shrift to F1′s latest conspiracy theory.

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Sebastian Vettel - Dr Helmut MarkoInevitably, after Mark Webber ran out of fuel in qualifying and was sent to the very back of the Shanghai grid, the rumour-mongers connected the dots to the ongoing ‘Multi-21′ affair. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 14

Alonso back on track as Webber’s woes deepen

“At moment I think Ferrari, Red Bull, Lotus and Mercedes are similar” – Alonso

Fernando Alonso - phto © Jean-Francois Galeron WRI2 Fernando Alonso put his championship campaign right back on track in China, while Mark Webber’s spectacular woes continued. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 14

Missing Alonso quali coup not important – Massa

“To be honest, I want to be faster than him in every race”

2013-04-13 - Scuderia Ferrari - China - Felipe Massa 02Felipe Massa has played down being outqualified by his teammate Fernando Alonso in China. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 14

Hamilton happy to prove critics wrong

“Congratulations to Lewis” – Martin Whitmarsh

Lewis Hamilton - photo © Jean-Francois Galeron -WRI2 Lewis Hamilton has admitted pole in China is one step closer to confounding his critics after leaving F1 grandee McLaren. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 14

After China pole, Wolff hints Brawn might stay

Toto Wolff has played down suggestions Ross Brawn is definitely set to leave Mercedes.

2013-02-07 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Jerez - Ross Brawn - Lewis Hamilton 01Earlier, Wolff – the Brackley based team’s new director and shareholder – hinted Brawn’s future is clouded, having been informed of Mercedes’ interest in securing the services of McLaren’s Paddy Lowe. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 14

Rumours hint at Sauber sponsor news

“No comment.” - Monisha Kaltenborn

2013-03-23 - Sauber F1 Team - Malaysia - Monisha Kalterborn 01A rumour in the Shanghai paddock is hinting Sauber has secured a major new sponsor. Veteran correspondent for Blick newspaper, Roger Benoit, said an announcement by the Swiss team could be made ahead of next weekend in Bahrain. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 13

Dismayed McLaren targets Barcelona for step

“We have so many question marks, we don’t know which direction we are going.”

McLaren - photo © ERIC VARGIOLU - DPPI McLaren is now looking ahead to May’s Spanish grand prix, admitting it is still far from pulling out of its crisis. “If we have started turning it, it’s a long corner,” Jenson Button said in Shanghai on Saturday. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 »

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Apr 13

Lauda’s team orders ban stance ‘unclear’ – Wolff

Wolff insists it’s just a misunderstanding.

2013-02-07 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Jerez - Toto Wolff 01Niki Lauda’s suggestion that Mercedes has simply scrapped team orders was misinterpreted, fellow team figure Toto Wolff insists. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 »

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Apr 12

Clean-shaven Button wants McLaren to shave tenths

It is surely to mark McLaren’s new sponsor deal with Gillette, the razor giant.

2013-04-11 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - GilletteJenson Button, whose face is normally covered in designer stubble, walked through Shanghai’s paddock gates unusually clean-shaven. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 12

Raikkonen not denying Red Bull rumours

“Formula one is full of rumours”

2013-03-23 - Lotus F1 Team - Malaysia - Kimi Raikkonen (4)By refusing to deny them, Kimi Raikkonen has only fuelled rumours he is being lined up by Red Bull to replace Mark Webber in 2014. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 12

‘No emotion’ as Sutil returns to China on top form

Marko is not the only paddock insider expressing surprise at Sutil’s 2013 form.

2013-03-23 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - Adrian Sutil 01The last time Adrian Sutil was in China, he was involved in a nightclub altercation that almost ended his formula one career. Read the rest of this entry »

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