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Abu Dhabi 2012 preview quotes: Red Bull Racing
Sebastian Vettel: "In just three years, the race has grown to be one of the highlights of the season. Starting at dusk and finishing in the dark makes it something unique and im...

31 Oct 2012 13:35
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Pirelli's Hembery doubts 'tyre war' to return to F1
Paul Hembery doubts Pirelli will be fighting in formula one against a rival tyre manufacturer any time soon. It was rumoured in India last weekend that the Italian supplier's Br...

31 Oct 2012 12:14
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Raikkonen not ruling out return to Ferrari, McLaren
Although committing to Lotus for another season, Kimi Raikkonen is not ruling out a return to his former teams McLaren or Ferrari in the future. The 2007 world champion has been...

31 Oct 2012 11:22
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Sauber confirms Nico Hulkenberg as driver for 2013
Nico Hülkenberg has been confirmed as one of the two team drivers for the Sauber F1 Team in season 2013. The 25-year-old German won the GP2 Series in 2009, made his Formula One...

31 Oct 2012 10:48
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Abu Dhabi 2012 preview quotes: Caterham F1 Team
Continuing the development of the CT01, which has further updates planned for each of the remaining 2012 races, Caterham F1 Team will launch a number of technical updates at the...

31 Oct 2012 10:07
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Vettel-Ferrari rumour 'to upset Red Bull' - Marko
The 'Vettel to Ferrari' story that emerged with renewed vigour in recent days was planted to disrupt Red Bull, Dr Helmut Marko has suggested. Runaway championship leader Sebasti...

31 Oct 2012 08:39
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Red Bull still counting on Webber's team spirit
With Mark Webber a massive 73 points behind his teammate but so far refusing to play a subordinate role to Sebastian Vettel, the 'team orders' issue remains a pertinent one as R...

30 Oct 2012 16:26
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Force India needs fast driver, not pay-driver - Szafnauer
Force India has added fuel to speculation it is considering Sebastien Buemi or Adrian Sutil to replace the Sauber-bound Nico Hulkenberg in 2013. Officially, the Silverstone base...

30 Oct 2012 15:30
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Abu Dhabi 2012 preview quotes: Mercedes
Michael Schumacher: "Abu Dhabi is one of the races I look forward to travelling to. The facilities there are state of the art, very modern and very attractive. The timing of the...

30 Oct 2012 15:06
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Rubens Barrichello refusing to rule out F1 return
Rubens Barrichello is refusing to give up on his formula one career. After 19 consecutive seasons on the grid, the Brazilian veteran finally bowed out at the end of last year, w...

30 Oct 2012 13:45
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Abu Dhabi 2012 preview quotes: Pirelli
The P Zero White medium tyre and the P Zero Yellow soft tyre have been nominated for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, which follows straight off the back of the Indian Gra...

30 Oct 2012 12:14
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Alonso in India furious at technical director Fry - report
Fernando Alonso almost lost his temper ahead of last Sunday's Indian grand prix, the Italian newspaper La Stampa reports.The newspaper said the Spaniard was furious after the Ma...

30 Oct 2012 11:16
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Keep politics out of F1 Narain Karthikeyan
Narain Karthikeyan has explained why he did not respond to the Ferrari flag controversy at the weekend by flying the colours of India's navy. Ferrari irked Indian nationals and ...

30 Oct 2012 10:27
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Abu Dhabi 2012 preview quotes: HRT F1 Team
With the Indian Grand Prix just finished, the teams head west for the third to last race of the season in Abu Dhabi. Narain Karthikeyan will race for the first time at the Yas M...

30 Oct 2012 09:35
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Lauda insists Brawn's job as team boss not endangered
Niki Lauda has now started his new job at Mercedes, insisting his presence does not endanger the Brackley based team's current boss, Ross Brawn. Officially, the Austrian great's...

30 Oct 2012 08:50
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Paul Ricard continues negotiations with Ecclestone
Paul Ricard will hold more talks with Bernie Ecclestone over France's potential return to the F1 calendar in 2013. After the circuit's boss Stephane Clair last week indicated a ...

29 Oct 2012 16:20
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Sutil in the running to replace Hulkenberg in 2013 - Mallya
Vijay Mallya on Monday suggested former Force India driver Adrian Sutil is a possible contender to replace Nico Hulkenberg in 2013. But Mallya, the Silverstone based team's co-o...

29 Oct 2012 15:37
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Abu Dhabi 2012 preview quotes: Sauber
The Sauber F1 Team wants to put the disappointment of the Indian Grand Prix behind it as soon as possible and is already busy packing up its 25 tons of airfreight to send it ove...

29 Oct 2012 14:59
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Kimi Raikkonen confirmed at Lotus for next year
Lotus F1 Team is pleased to announce that Kimi Räikkönen will continue to drive for the team in 2013. Kimi, who currently stands in third position in the FIA Formula 1 World D...

29 Oct 2012 13:52
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Lotus F1 Team to sell to 'Malaysian' - rumour
There are paddock rumours that F1 team Lotus' owner Genii may soon be sold. The German language Speed Week said it has heard that the likely buyer is from Malaysia. In 2010 and ...

29 Oct 2012 12:15
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Schumacher to keep Mercedes W03 for collection
After contesting his 309th and final grand prix in Brazil late next month, Michael Schumacher will keep his 'Silberpfeil'. Bild am Sonntag newspaper said Mercedes will give the ...

29 Oct 2012 11:48
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Mark Webber apologised after press conference snub
Mark Webber walked out of the official FIA press conference after Sunday's Indian grand prix. The incident occurred at the tail end of the media formalities at the Buddh circuit...

29 Oct 2012 10:35
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Vettel's title lead grows after victory in India
Fernando Alonso's points deficit to runaway leader Sebastian Vettel on Sunday grew from 5 to 13, as the German won his fourth consecutive grand prix in the now-dominant Red Bull...

29 Oct 2012 08:34
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Ecclestone now concedes V6s arriving in 2014
Bernie Ecclestone has all but conceded that F1 will say goodbye to its familiar V8 engines late next year. The F1 chief executive is worried about the tamer tones of the turbo V...

28 Oct 2012 16:14
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Force India not speculating on exit Hulkenberg
Almost the entire F1 paddock seems to believe that Force India is on the hunt for a new driver. Nico Hulkenberg is not commenting, but it is widely believed that he has signed u...

27 Oct 2012 13:45
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Schumacher with injured knee in India
Michael Schumacher is sporting a big graze and a bandage on his left knee and shin in the paddock ahead of this weekend's Indian grand prix. He said he was injured playing so...

27 Oct 2012 13:34
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Heikki Kovalainen facing Caterham axe to pay-driver
Heikki Kovalainen has admitted it is possible he will lose his Caterham seat at the end of the season. Although the Finn is highly regarded by the Tony Fernandes-led team, Cater...

26 Oct 2012 14:37
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McLaren pushing ahead with MP4-27 development
Even with Lewis Hamilton admitting his 2012 drivers' title push is probably over, McLaren has vowed to press ahead with the development of its current car. "Realistically we are...

26 Oct 2012 13:57
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FP2: Red Bull Racing rules opening day in India
Red Bull began to tighten their grip on the Indian Grand Prix on Friday afternoon, as Sebastian Vettel finished FP2 at the Buddh International Circuit 0.118s clear of team mate ...

26 Oct 2012 13:10
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Nurburgring still hopeful for German GP agreement
A decision about where next year's German grand prix will take place is imminent, according to the SID news agency. The Nurburgring is provisionally scheduled to host the countr...

26 Oct 2012 11:26
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Ecclestone annoyed by worsening bribery scandal
Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports that BayernLB - claiming the damages amid the Gerhard Gribkowsky bribery scandal - has asked him to pay $400 million. "I did not respond,...

26 Oct 2012 10:42
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Webber 'will not pull over' for anyone in India
Red Bull's Mark Webber has denied he would pull over for his championship-leading teammate Sebastian if he is leading the Indian grand prix on Sunday. Reports have suggested the...

26 Oct 2012 09:58
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FP1: Sebastian Vettel continues good form in India
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel emerged fastest from a gripping first practice session here at the Buddh International Circuit on Friday morning, as the advantage went back and fort...

26 Oct 2012 08:57
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Paul Ricard to replace New Jersey '90pc' sure
Paul Ricard boss Stephane Clair says there is a "90 per cent" chance the French circuit will host a grand prix in 2013. He suggested to Le Figaro that the country is first in li...

26 Oct 2012 08:52
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Gutierrez replaces unwell Perez for FP1 in India
Due to the fact Sauber F1 Team race driver Sergio Pérez (Mexico, 22) is unwell, the Sauber F1 Team has decided to let its reserve driver Esteban Gutiérrez (Mexico, 21) jump in...

26 Oct 2012 06:28
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Perez's cold could open door for Gutierrez in India
Sergio Perez's participation in the Indian grand prix is in doubt, after the Mexican failed to appear for his media commitments at the Buddh circuit on Thursday. His team, Saube...

25 Oct 2012 16:59
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Paul di Resta hints at Force India stay
Paul di Resta has all but confirmed suggestions he will stay at Force India in 2013. Earlier, the Scot was linked with the McLaren and Ferrari vacancies for next year, but those...

25 Oct 2012 16:27
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Kamui Kobayashi downbeat as Sauber career fades
Kamui Kobayashi is sounding increasingly resigned about bowing out of formula one at the end of the season. The exciting Japanese, who got his break with Toyota at the end of 20...

25 Oct 2012 14:56
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Van der Garde and Rossi for Caterham at Young Driver Test
Caterham F1 Team has confirmed that it will be running its current Reserve and Test Drivers at the forthcoming Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi, taking place at the Yas Marina Cir...

25 Oct 2012 13:22
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Red Bull spent EUR 245m on 2011 title - report
Red Bull has the standout budget among F1's UK-based teams, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport. Citing British companies data, the magazine said Red Bull Technology - t...

25 Oct 2012 12:18
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Marussia to give Max Chilton practice chance in Abu Dhabi
As preparations begin for Sunday's Indian Grand Prix in New Delhi, the Marussia F1 Team is pleased to announce that it will be providing new Reserve Driver Max Chilton with the ...

25 Oct 2012 11:45
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Video: A lap around Buddh International Circuit with Vettel
India will play host for the seventeenth Grand Prix of this season. As preview for that race a video of a lap around the Buddh International Circuit with Sebastian Vettel. ...

25 Oct 2012 11:29
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Hungary looking to secure Grand Prix through 2021
Hungary is looking to secure its place on the F1 calendar for almost another whole decade. Germany's sport1.de reports that Hungaroring boss Zsolt Gyulay intends to secure a dea...

25 Oct 2012 10:04
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Lotus confirms Valsecchi and Mortara for Young Driver Test
Nicolas Prost, Edoardo Mortara and Davide Valsecchi will join Lotus F1 Team for the Abu Dhabi young driver test, which will take place following the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the ...

25 Oct 2012 09:55
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Red Bull could rescue New Jersey's F1 race
Red Bull, the Austrian energy drink and championship-winning F1 team owner, could be the saviour of the embattled New York grand prix. Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly told a mo...

24 Oct 2012 17:09
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Prodrive interested in buying engine supplier Cosworth
Prodrive boss David Richards has admitted he is interested in buying F1 engine supplier Cosworth. It emerged last week that HRT and Marussia supplier Cosworth, currently owned b...

24 Oct 2012 16:44
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Coulthard signs up for Race of Champions in Bangkok
David Coulthard has become the latest motor sport great to sign up for the Race Of Champions at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium on December 14-16, 2012. The Scotsman enjoyed a...

24 Oct 2012 14:31
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Razia and Cecotto at Young Driver Test for Toro Rosso
At the Young Driver Test to be held in Abu Dhabi in the week following the eighteenth Grand Prix of the season, Scuderia Toro Rosso will run two drivers: Luiz Razia and Johnny C...

24 Oct 2012 13:43
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Petrov likely to race at Sochi in 2014 - manager
Vitaly Petrov will almost certainly contest Russia's inaugural grand prix at Sochi in 2014, his manager Oksana Kosachenko has revealed. But whether the 28-year-old will still be...

24 Oct 2012 11:30
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India 2012 preview quotes: Marussia F1 Team
This week the sport returns to New Delhi for the second occasion of the Indian Grand Prix, where the Marussia F1 Team will be looking to consolidate 10th place in the Constructo...

24 Oct 2012 10:53
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Di Resta swerves Mallya's financial crisis
Paul di Resta has swerved around a question about his Force India boss Vijay Mallya's financial problems. Earlier facing arrest for bounced cheques, billionaire Mallya can now e...

24 Oct 2012 09:40
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Emotional Hamilton says goodbye to McLaren
Lewis Hamilton has said farewell to McLaren ahead of his final four races with the famous British team. Before setting off to India and then Abu Dhabi, the US and Brazil for the...

23 Oct 2012 16:35
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Massa admits to Ferrari's car development problems
Ferrari have admitted they are concerned crucial upgrades to the F2012 car will not work as expected. Team boss Stefano Domenicali has said the Italian squad needs to find at le...

23 Oct 2012 15:45
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India 2012 preview quotes: Caterham F1 Team
Giedo van der Garde (driving FP1 in Heikki Kovalainen's car): "With each session I'm doing I'm getting more comfortable with the car and the team and the feedback I'm getting fr...

23 Oct 2012 14:49
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Sauber F1 Team and Oerlikon renew their partnership
The Sauber F1 Team and Premium Partner Oerlikon are to continue their successful collaboration. Both parties are delighted to announce an extension of their contract to the year...

23 Oct 2012 13:54
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F1 world set to tackle 'awkward' Indian GP
The just one-year-old Indian grand prix is already regarded as one of the most "awkward" stops on the annual calendar for formula one teams and the sport's travelling circus. Wi...

23 Oct 2012 12:15
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Customer cars discussed at F1's Paris meeting
Jean Todt had a "constructive meeting" with Bernie Ecclestone and the twelve team bosses in Paris on Monday, the FIA said in a media statement. The meeting, at which a "fruitful...

23 Oct 2012 11:10
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India 2012 preview quotes: Pirelli
Formula One comes to India for only the second time this weekend, and just like last year Pirelli will bring the P Zero Silver hard and P Zero Yellow soft tyres. However, these ...

23 Oct 2012 10:33
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Niki Lauda: "Title not Vettel's yet"
Sebastian Vettel may be on form and at the wheel of the fastest car, but the 2012 championship is not settled yet. That is the warning of F1 legend Niki Lauda, despite German Ve...

23 Oct 2012 09:42
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DTM: DTM cars for 2013 fixed at the current level
After one of the most thrilling seasons in DTM history, the most popular international touring car series will head into the 2013 season at the same technical level. Technical r...

23 Oct 2012 08:50
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India 2012 preview quotes: McLaren
Jenson Button: "Through no fault of my own, my weekend in Korea was a wasted opportunity but it's already far behind me, and I'm really looking forward to these next two back...

22 Oct 2012 16:33
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Red Bull Racing announces line-up for Young Driver Test
Antonio Felix da Costa and Robin Frijns will form Red Bull Racing's line-up for this year's Young Driver Test at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit from 6-8 November. Portuguese ...

22 Oct 2012 16:14
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Sauber door closed as candidates line up at Force India
Sauber appears set for an all-new driver lineup for 2013. The Swiss team's current Mexican driver, Sergio Perez, is headed for McLaren after November's Interlagos finale. It is ...

22 Oct 2012 15:06
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McLaren has desire for a reunion with Honda
McLaren is reportedly seeking a new engine partner for its famous formula one team. The Woking based team has been powered by Mercedes engines since 1995, but the German carmake...

22 Oct 2012 14:19
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GP2: Gutierrez wins tyre management award from Pirelli
Lotus GP2 driver Esteban Gutierrez has won the inaugural Pirelli Trophy for tyre management, which was presented to him by Pirelli's racing manager Mario Isola at the GP2 prize-...

22 Oct 2012 11:55
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Qatar targets F1 test in build-up to Grand Prix
Arab state Qatar is pushing to become F1's next new host. The Losail circuit, built in 2004 and located just outside the capital Doha, already stages a night race for MotoGP. ...

22 Oct 2012 10:27
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New Jersey remains fully committed to Formula 1 project
Even though it won't happen in 2013, the promoter of the New York grand prix insists he remains "100 per cent committed" to bringing the Manhattan skyline to F1. Bernie Ecclesto...

22 Oct 2012 09:55
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Jean Todt denies FIA to lighten grip on F1
Jean Todt has dismissed suggestions he is willing to loosen the FIA's grip on formula one in return for more money. Ahead of a crucial meeting between the FIA president, Bernie ...

22 Oct 2012 08:40
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Michael Schumacher rules out job as F1 team boss
Michael Schumacher has ruled out swapping his helmet for a berth on the F1 pitwall as team boss. "No, certainly not," he told Der Tagesspiegel newspaper. "That's not an option f...

20 Oct 2012 16:29
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India 2012 preview quotes: Red Bull Racing

Mark Webber: "It's a challenging venue and I really enjoy the track, it's a nice circuit to drive. There was a massive crowd there last year and it was a good atmosphere. The tr...

20 Oct 2012 14:41
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