Reaction from Monte Carlo after qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix, the sixth round in the 2013 FIA Formula One World Championship. Infiniti Red Bull Racing Sebastian Vettel “I was a bit annoyed with my flying lap in Q3; I think I maybe pushed a bit too hard here and there. The start of the [...]
F1 2013: Monaco GP: Team and driver quotes – Qualifying Posted on 25/05/2013 – 16:39
F1 2013: Rosberg in pole treble in Monaco Posted on 25/05/2013 – 15:05
Nico Rosberg took pole position today in an exciting rain-visited qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix. It was his third pole in a row and the fourth consecutive pole for Mercedes. Rosberg was always the favourite going into the session after his domination of practice, but with rain falling half an hour before the [...]
F1 2013: Monaco Grand Prix: Qualifying – Pole again for Rosberg Posted on 25/05/2013 – 14:15
Nico Rosberg puts it on pole for the Monaco Grand Prix – his third pole position in succession and the fourth in a row for Mercedes; Lewis Hamilton will start second, 0.091 seconds slower; Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber fill the second row; Kimi Raikkonen completes the top five ahead of Fernando Alonso, Sergio Perez [...]
F1 2013: Monaco Grand Prix: Free Practice 3 – Rosberg in practice hat-trick Posted on 25/05/2013 – 11:21
Nico Rosberg sets the pace again in final practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, 0.661 seconds up Romain Grosjean, who crashes at the end of the session at Ste Devote; Felipe Massa and Adrian Sutil also suffer heavy offs; Sebastian Vettel completes the top three followed by Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen… Monaco [...]
F1 2013 – Pirelli threaten to leave F1 Posted on 24/05/2013 – 11:13
Pirelli boss Paul Hembery has revealed Pirelli could pull out of formula 1 ahead of the 2014 season if a deal is not agreed soon. “Apparently on September 1 we are meant to tell them (the teams) everything that they need to know for the tyres for next season,” “We are now mid-May so you [...]
F1 2013 – Monaco Grand Prix: No clear idea of pecking order says Alonso Posted on 24/05/2013 – 11:08
Fernando Alonso who put in a strong showing during the two Monaco Grand Prix practice sessions says there is still no clear idea of who’s out front, ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. “It’s always nice driving at Monaco, even if it’s very demanding, because here more than anywhere, you need to do a lot [...]
F1 2013 – Monaco Grand Prix: Button surprised by long run pace Posted on 24/05/2013 – 10:39
Jenson button is hoping McLaren take another step forward this Sunday as he believes their race pace is “surprisingly good”. Button said “We struggled in the morning when the circuit was still fairly ‘green’ – we couldn’t get any temperatures into the tyres, but I think that affected everybody, not just us,” “Our pace on [...]
F1 2013: Monaco GP: Team and driver quotes – Thursday practice Posted on 23/05/2013 – 17:00
Views from the pit lane after the opening day action ahead of Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, the sixth round in the 2013 FIA F1 World Championship. Infiniti Red Bull Racing Sebastian Vettel “I think generally it was okay. Unfortunately we lost quite a lot of time in the afternoon while we were making some changes, [...]
F1 2013: Rosberg dominates Thursday practice in Monte Carlo Posted on 23/05/2013 – 16:11
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg set the standard on Thursday in practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, the sixth round in the 2013 FIA Formula One World Championship. Rosberg was quickest in both sessions at the Principality and he was the only man to break the 1 minute 15 second bracket – his best lap a [...]
F1 2013: Monaco Grand Prix: Free Practice 2 – Rosberg stays top Posted on 23/05/2013 – 15:09
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg remains quickest in second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, the only man to break into the 1m 14s bracket; Lewis Hamilton comes in second, 0.318 seconds slower in the sister car; Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa take third and fourth for Ferrari; Mark Webber completes the top five; Romain Grosjean [...]
F1 2013: Monaco Grand Prix: Free Practice 1 – Rosberg top for Mercedes Posted on 23/05/2013 – 11:06
Nico Rosberg leads the way in opening practice for this Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, 0.087 seconds up on Fernando Alonso; Romain Grosjean comes in third ahead of Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton; Pastor Maldonado completes the top six, the last man to break into the 1m 16s bracket; Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen end up [...]
F1 2013 – Button aiming to please loyal fans Posted on 22/05/2013 – 10:41
Jenson Button who endured a slow start to the 2013 F1 season has thanked all his fans for their loyal support during their difficult time. Speaking to press association, Button said “I noticed in the grandstands there were a lot of rocket red (McLaren) caps and Union Jacks, that is great to see and they [...]
F1 2013 – Kimi Raikkonen: 2 options for 2014 Posted on 22/05/2013 – 10:35
Kimi Raikkonen has spoken about the 2014 F1 season and revealed he has 2 options available to him – fuelling speculation he is about to leave Lotus and join Red Bull Racing. Speaking to Autosprint, Raikkonen has revealed how he has not yet made a decision about 2014. “At the moment I have a contract [...]
F1 2013 – McLaren: Honda partnership ensures long term success Posted on 21/05/2013 – 14:10
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh insists McLarens partnership with Honda is a formula for long term success. Speaking during a Vodafone phone-in Whitmarsh said “I think what is very clear is that McLaren needs to be supported and teamed in a full works effort with a major automotive manufacturer,” “There is a lot of work [...]
F1 2013 – Pirelli predict 2 stop race for Monaco Grand Prix Posted on 21/05/2013 – 10:47
Pirelli say they are expecting the 2013 F1 Monaco Grand Prix to consist of 2 pit stops per car. ‘Monaco is the slowest and most twisty circuit on the calendar, where it is hard to overtake, so this makes rapid warm-up and high levels of mechanical grip from the tyres essential. Nonetheless, wear and degradation [...]
F1 2013 – Honda looking for UK HQ? Posted on 21/05/2013 – 10:44
Honda, who announced a partnership with McLaren last week are rumoured to be looking for a UK HQ to develop and build their new engines. In a statement from Honda on Thursday it read “Honda will develop its engines at its facility in Tochigi, Japan, where it has already begun development,” However Germanys Auto Moto [...]
F1 2013 – BMW not looking to re-enter F1 Posted on 20/05/2013 – 14:45
BMW have responded to Bernice Ecclestones claims that he thinks BMW will follow in the footsteps of Honda, and make a return to formula 1. Jens Marquardt, BMW motorsport boss said “We are pleased with our current programme.” He told German website motorsport-total.com “We have no intention of looking into other areas, We withdrew from [...]
F1 2013 – Pirelli confirm only minimal changes to tyres from Canada Posted on 20/05/2013 – 14:34
Pirelli who were thought to be preparing to change their tyres significantly for the Canadian Grand Prix have confirmed that the upcoming changes will be less than expected. The FIA is reported to of ruled against Pirelli making changes as such significant changes to a tyres compound could only be done so on safety grounds. [...]
F1 2013 – Paddy Lowe to join Mercedes from June Posted on 20/05/2013 – 14:23
Former McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe is set to begin his role at Mercedes earlier than expected when he joins the team from June. Lowe was expected to join Mercedes in 2014 but an agreement between McLaren and Mercedes has been reached meaning he will start working with the team from June 3. Lowe’s role [...]
F1 2013 – Bernie Ecclestone to remain as F1 boss unless convicted Posted on 20/05/2013 – 10:32
Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that he has the backing of the CVC board and will remain as the boss of F1 unless he is convicted. Ecclestone told the Sunday Times “Everyone voted to support me staying on and running the business, the board agrees I should stay unless I’m convicted.” “I still don’t know what [...]
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