Tag Archive: Toro Rosso

May 22

Renault engine deal for Toro Rosso to be announced

“It will be announced later this week on the edge of the Monaco grand prix”

2013-03-23 - Toro Rosso - Malaysia - Jean-Eric Vergne (5)Toro Rosso’s anticipated switch from Ferrari to Renault power for 2014 and beyond will be announced imminently, the German magazine Sport Bild reports. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 17

Teams can’t afford 2014 V6 engines – report

Seven teams are balking at the price

2012-05-13 - Spanish Grand Prix 5 0101Most formula one teams cannot afford to pay the prices quoted by engine manufacturers for next year’s all-new turbo V6 engines. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 16

Tyre change ‘like widening football goals’ – Boullier

“So we’re actually a little disappointed by this change”

Eric Boullier - photo © DPPI François FlamandEric Boullier has revealed Lotus is “a little disappointed” with Pirelli’s decision to change its 2013 tyres mid-season. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 15

Ricciardo has ‘upper hand’ for Red Bull move

“Generally I would say that both would fit into the Red Bull concept.”

2013-04-13 - Toro Rosso - China - Daniel Ricciardo (2)The signs are growing ever stronger than Daniel Ricciardo is a real candidate to replace his Australian countryman Mark Webber at Red Bull next year. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 14

Horner weighs up Raikkonen, Ricciardo for 2014 seat

“The right time for us to discuss the drivers is later in the summer”

2013-04-20 - Red Bull Racing - Bahrain - Christian HornerChristian Horner was on Tuesday faced with rising speculation Red Bull is weighing up a choice between two drivers for Mark Webber’s 2014 seat. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 10

Wolff looked into buying Toro Rosso

“Dietrich Mateschitz landed by helicopter and offered to sell me Toro Rosso”

2013-02-04 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - F1 W04 - Toto Wolff 02Toto Wolff turned down Dietrich Mateschitz when the Red Bull magnate offered to sell him Toro Rosso. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 10

Sainz Jr set for Toro Rosso test

“If I do well this year it’s a step forward”

GP3 - Carlos Sainz Jr (MW Arden)After Antonio Felix da Costa, the next in line for a Red Bull-backed formula one future looks set to be Carlos Sainz Jr. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 09

Rosberg just as good as Hamilton – Berger

“One has the cooler head, the other more emotion, and it’s pretty even”

2013-03-23 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Malaysia - Nico Rosberg - Lewis Hamilton 01Gerhard Berger, the former McLaren and Ferrari driver, thinks Nico Rosberg is just as good as Lewis Hamilton. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 08

Berger doubts Raikkonen can win 2013 title

“Kimi is sitting in a very good car at the moment.”

2013-04-20 - Lotus F1 Team - Bahrain - Kimi Raikkonen 05Gerhard Berger, the former McLaren and Ferrari driver, doubts Kimi Raikkonen can win the 2013 title. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 07

Alguersuari unsure over F1 race seat future

“The future?  I don’t know where I’ll be”

2012-05-10 - Pirelli - Jaime AlguersuariOnce so confident he would return to the grid in 2013, Jaime Alguersuari now admits his formula one future is clouded. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 03

Next Red Bull junior ‘very close’ to F1 debut

The obvious favourite for that seat is Antonio Felix da Costa

2012-10-22 - Red Bull Racing - Antonio Felix da CostaThe latest cream of Red Bull’s junior driver programme insists he is ready to step up to formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 02

Marko says Lauda triggered Red Bull quit rumour

But it seems there was more to the story

2012-03-16 - Australian Grand Prix 2012 Friday #1 188Dr Helmut Marko has pointed the finger at Niki Lauda, following recent rumours Red Bull was considering pulling out of formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

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May 01

Red Bull hopeful Ricciardo says Vettel ‘nice’

Dr Helmut Marko said this week that Red Bull has “two very good juniors”

2013-04-13 - Toro Rosso - China - Jean-Eric Vergne - Daniel RicciardoDaniel Ricciardo insists he would get along well with Sebastian Vettel if he is signed by Red Bull for 2014. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 »

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Apr 29

Force India ‘too far away’ says Ricciardo

But the Australian said he has the tension under control.

2013-04-13 - Toro Rosso - China - Daniel Ricciardo (1)Daniel Ricciardo has revealed Toro Rosso’s goal is to beat Williams and Sauber in 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 17

Lotus to sell stake to fund Raikkonen deal – report

Mannucci said the money would go towards the team retaining Kimi Raikkonen

2013-04-13 - Lotus F1 Team - China - Kimi Raikkonen (2)Lotus owner Genii is offering part of the Enstone based team for sale, according to a report by Cesare Mannucci in Italy’s Autosprint. Read the rest of this entry »

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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 »

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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 12

Bahrain police fire on F1 protesters

“Your race is a crime”

2012-04-22 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Bahrain Grand Prix - Nico Rosberg 06Just a week before F1 action will kick off in Bahrain, the situation in the island Kingdom is worsening. Read the rest of this entry »

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Apr 09

Red Bull to have new F1 reserve in China

After winning the Formula Renault round at Monza

2012-10-22 - Red Bull Racing - Antonio Felix da CostaThe new cream of Red Bull’s driver development programme is continuing his steady push towards formula one. Read the rest of this entry »

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