Tag Archive: Speed Week

May 16

As Honda news looms, Sato rules out F1

“Formula one isn’t the only racing”

Takuma Sato 2012-02-03Honda is expected to announce before the week is out its highly anticipated return to formula one. 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 09

Teams vote to introduce ‘demerit points’ penalty system

As the vote demonstrated, not everyone is supportive.

2013-04-20 - Pirelli - Bahrain - TeamsF1 team bosses have voted to introduce a penalty points system for 2014 that could see drivers banned for repeat offenses. Read the rest of this entry »

May 09

Surer thinks Lauda chasing Vettel for Mercedes

“If you want to be a top team, you have to try to weaken your opponent.”

2013-03-03 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Barcelona - Nico Rosberg 03Marc Surer, a former Swiss F1 driver turned commentator, says he is not sure he believes Mercedes is not making a move for Sebastian Vettel. Read the rest of this entry »

May 02

Wurz becomes F1 driver manager

Alex Wurz has entered the world of driver management.

Alex Wurz - Mark Webber - photo © FREDERIC LE FLOC'H  DPPI According to Speed Week, the former formula one driver is now part of the management team handling 19-year-old Briton Alex Lynn, who races in the FIA European F3 series. Read the rest of this entry »

May 01

Kubica confirms Mercedes simulator run reports

“Yes, it’s true, I was there.” – Kubica

FIA ERC 2013 SATA Rallye Acores Robert Kubica action imageRobert Kubica has confirmed reports he has tested at the wheel of Mercedes’ driver simulator. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 30

Ricciardo moves into pole for Webber’s seat

“Ricciardo is currently the better one.  Vergne is too impetuous”

2013-03-23 - Toro Rosso - Malaysia - Daniel Ricciardo (3)Daniel Ricciardo has moved into pole position to succeed his Australian compatriot Mark Webber at Red Bull next year. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 25

Renault doubts F1 return for Honda, Toyota

“But Honda and Toyota could easily ask the FIA for permission and join in.”

2013-02-27 - Renault Sport F1 engines (11)One of F1′s existing engine bosses has questioned rumours Honda and Toyota could be set to re-join the sport in the foreseeable future. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 23

Webber eyes ‘few more years’ on grid

“I’m still hungry, I still want to do well”

2013-04-13 - Red Bull Racing - China - Mark Webber (4)Mark Webber has cooled speculation he is on the verge of quitting formula one by insisting he is still “hungry” for success. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 23

Teams should not expect major changes – Pirelli

Paul Hembery, Pirelli’s motor sport director, confirmed the Milan meeting.

2011-09-24 - Singapore - Pirelli - Paul HemberyPirelli has all but confirmed reports it will make only minor changes to its controversial 2013 tyres for next month’s Spanish grand prix and beyond. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 22

Prost wrong about ‘emotional’ diagnosis – Grosjean

“We have realised what was wrong”

2013-04-13 - Lotus F1 Team - China - Romain Grosjean (2)Romain Grosjean has hit back at Alain Prost, after the quadruple world champion said the Lotus driver’s lack of pace in 2013 was due to his “emotionally difficult situation”. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

Strict curfew for Ferrari team in Bahrain

“The situation in the city is quiet and relaxed.”

2013-04-13 - Scuderia Ferrari - China - Felipe Massa 01Ferrari has ordered members of its formula one race team to avoid the streets of Bahrain this week, Speed Week’s Mathias Brunner reports from the island Kingdom. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 18

Peace in Bahrain as divisive race goes ahead

“It is now too late to make any changes to the calendar”.

2012-04-22 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bernie Ecclestone - Jean TodtJean Todt and Bernie Ecclestone, F1′s most powerful figures, say this weekend’s controversial Bahrain grand prix is going ahead. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 16

Sauber pushes ‘arrogant’ Frijns to accept GP2 seat

New Sauber reserve driver Robin Frijns will get back on track this weekend in Bahrain.

2012-011-23 - Sauber F1 Team - Robin Frijns - Sauber C31-FerrariEarlier, the highly rated 21-year-old Dutchman said he would focus solely on his new formula one role in 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 16

The future of the Nurburgring’s formula one race beyond this season is unclear.

Nurburgring rescue deal for one race only

Nurburgring logoEarlier, even the circuit’s 2013 grand prix was in doubt, as the Nurburgring grappled with financial problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 15

McLaren should have signed Hulkenberg, not Perez – Brundle

“It wasn’t my best weekend in terms of pace”. – Perez

2013-04-13 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - China - Sergio Perez 04Even amid McLaren’s competitive slump, the spotlight is shining ever more brightly on Sergio Perez. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 05

Di Resta worried about 2013 development balance

“We have fewer resources than the top teams”

2013-02-23 - Sahara Force India F1 Team - Barcelona - Paul di Resta 02Paul di Resta is worried Force India will struggle to keep up with the development race in 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 05

Pirelli seeks ‘balance’ between sport and show – Brundle

Pirelli is copping the brunt of the blame for the situation.

2013-03-17 - Pirelli - Australia 04Amid criticism of the Italian marque’s approach, Martin Brundle has defended F1 tyre supplier Pirelli. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 05

Engine makers to get extra January test – report

“The testing situation is ridiculous” – Stefano Domenicali

2013-02-27 - Renault Sport F1 engines (17)F1′s engine manufacturers have reportedly won the battle for an extra pre-season test for 2014. Read the rest of this entry »

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