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Sep 27
“I would have preferred if he had admitted his mistake, because mistakes can happen to everybody.”
Michael Schumacher should have immediately admitted his mistake after crashing Jean-Eric Vergne out of the recent Singapore grand prix. That is the view of F1 legend Niki Lauda, commenting on the incident that has cost the seven time world champion ten places on the Suzuka grid and a fresh wave of critical press.
Sep 27
Bruno Senna suffered burns to his back in last Sunday’s Singapore grand prix, the Williams team has revealed.
The Brazilian driver retired from the night race on the last lap, several laps after the KERS unit failed in his FW34 car. In an official race review released on Wednesday, Williams revealed that Senna “had some burn marks on his back after the race” but could not confirm how it happened.
Sep 25
Romain Grosjean said Mark Webber was “not very fair” at the start of Sunday’s Singapore grand prix.
But after his successful return to F1 following a one-race ban, rookie Frenchman Grosjean also praised his Australian rival. “Webber was not very fair as he completely cut the first corner,” he is quoted by RMC Sport.
Sep 24
Michael Schumacher was notably absent as the world of formula one stopped for a minute’s silence ahead of the Singapore grand prix.
The silence was to honour the sport’s late doctor, Professor Sid Watkins, who died just under two weeks ago. Asked about his absence for the tribute, seven time world champion Schumacher told German RTL television: “I have to apologise, as I was still in the toilet.
Sep 22
But celebrating that moment? That’s timeless.
A sub-2.500-second Formula 1 pitstop is completed in less time than it takes to finish reading this sentence. And that’s why, at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, TAG Heuer, the official timekeeper & official watch of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, chose to present the 25 crew members responsible for the world’s first sub-2.500-second pitstop with a precious reminder of the value of time.
Sep 22
F1 drivers have in the past asked the governing body to reduce the length of the Singapore grand prix.
Hot, humid and under artificial lights on a demanding street circuit, the event is regarded as perhaps the toughest physically on the entire 20-race F1 calendar. Spanish veteran Pedro de la Rosa confirmed that description, even though this weekend is actually the HRT driver’s very first competitive taste of the Marina Bay layout.
Sep 20
Just like two weeks ago at Monza, the 2013 ‘silly season’ is abuzz in the paddock ahead of this weekend’s Singapore grand prix.
Sergio Perez was asked directly on Thursday if, having been turned down by Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, there is any truth in the speculation he is now near the top of McLaren’s short-list to replace Lewis Hamilton.
Sep 20
Tata Global Beverages will be extensively promoting the ‘Tata Tea’ brand via this association
HRT Formula 1 Team and Tata Global Beverages (TGB) announce today its brand Tata Tea’s association with Indian Formula 1 driver Narain Karthikeyan and the HRT Formula 1 team for the 2012 Singapore and Indian Grands Prix scheduled from September 21-23 and October 26-28 respectively.
Sep 19
Williams Advanced Engineering and Hatch host seminar at Singapore Grand Prix
The consulting division of Williams Advanced Engineering and Hatch, one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement and construction management firms, are hosting a joint seminar at this week’s Singapore Grand Prix on the subject of strategic asset management.
Sep 11
The Spa-Monza double header may now be over, but the sound of formula one engines will soar again on Tuesday.
Ferrari, Mercedes and Force India are set to begin their three days of ‘young driver’ testing at the former French grand prix venue Magny Cours. Jules Bianchi, Luiz Razia and Rodolfo Gonzalez will be driving for Force India, Sam Bird for Mercedes, and Frenchman Bianchi and Davide Rigon for Ferrari.
Sep 28
Lewis Hamilton insists he still respects Felipe Massa despite their confrontation after the Singapore grand prix.
McLaren’s Hamilton left the street circuit still wearing his sweaty overalls and declining to complete his media duties after Brazilian Massa, his 2008 title nemesis, accosted him during an interview with German television.
Sep 27
Vettel also climbing F1 earnings list – report
During his meteoric 2011 season, double champion-elect Sebastian Vettel has quietly climbed the list of all time greats. Before the season began, the young German was 29th on the all-time winner’s list with his ten victories, alongside Gerhard Berger and James Hunt.
Title-winning GP2 Series team iSport International and leading GP3 Series team Status Grand Prix have forged an alliance to promote driver talent through their respective teams on the Formula One™ support series ladder. 
The Singapore Grand Prix marks a significant milestone for Shell’s Technical Partnership with Scuderia Ferrari as the companies reach their 500th Formula One Grand Prix together. 
Today’s report from Formula One teams & drivers in Singapore.