20 MAY 2013

Paddy Lowe to join Mercedes early

It was announced today that former McLaren Technical Director Paddy Lowe will join Mercedes on June 3rd.

Pirelli's Canada changes now under cloud

Pirelli's planned changes to its controversial tyres for Canada and beyond are now under a dark cloud.

Ecclestone tips BMW for F1 comeback, Toyota says no

Bernie Ecclestone thinks German carmaker BMW might follow Honda back into formula one.

Bahrain stance triggered F1 doctor's exit

Gary Hartstein, F1's former doctor, claims his stance about the controversial Bahrain grand prix led to his departure.

F1 owner CVC votes to keep Ecclestone in charge

F1's owners have voted to keep Bernie Ecclestone at the helm of the sport, despite reports German prosecutors have decided to charge him with bribery.

Losing McLaren as customer not ideal for Mercedes

Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes is disappointed with long time partner McLaren's move to link up with works Honda engines in 2015.

Di Resta says Alonso deserves title

Paul di Resta has tipped Fernando Alonso to win this year's world championship.

17 MAY 2013

Ferrari joins Lotus in tyre tweak criticism

Ferrari has joined Lotus in criticising Pirelli's mid-season tyre tweak.

Can teams afford 2014 V6 engines?

Most formula one teams cannot afford to pay the prices quoted by engine manufacturers for next year's all-new turbo V6 engines.

McLaren plays down Mercedes IP fears for 2014

McLaren has played down suggestions Honda will unfairly benefit from the great British team's continuing collaboration with Mercedes next year.

Lauda hails Pirelli's tyre change

Niki Lauda has hailed Pirelli's move to alter the design of its 2013 tyres ahead of the Canadian grand prix next month and beyond.

No news on Ecclestone charges until June

It will be at least June before anything more is known about Bernie Ecclestone's bribery charges.

16 MAY 2013

McLaren wants Button for new Honda era

McLaren on Thursday opened the door for Jenson Button to lead the charge for the new works Honda partnership beginning in 2015.

McLaren confirms Honda's 2015 F1 return

Honda on Thursday confirmed its 2015 return to formula one, announcing it will supply engines to its 80s and 90s works partner McLaren.

Alonso third on international sports earners list

Fernando Alonso is the third-highest 'international' sports earner on earth, according to the influential US magazine Sports Illustrated.

Lotus disappointed in Pirelli changes

Eric Boullier has revealed Lotus is "a little disappointed" with Pirelli's decision to change its 2013 tyres mid-season.

Ecclestone not quitting despite looming German bribery charge

Bernie Ecclestone has played down the notion he might quietly retire off the back of his German bribery charges.

As Honda returns, Sato rules out F1

Honda is expected to announce before the week is out its highly anticipated return to formula one.

15 MAY 2013

Ecclestone to meet Ghosn amid Renault dispute

Bernie Ecclestone will meet with Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn in Paris on Thursday.

Honda to announce F1 return soon

Honda is shaping up to announce its return to formula one, a source at the Japanese manufacturer said on Wednesday.

Ricciardo in Red Bull promotion bid

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.

Pirelli denies Red Bull pressure sparked upcoming tyre changes

Pirelli 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.

German prosecutors charge Ecclestone with bribery

German prosecutors have charged Bernie Ecclestone with bribery, the Suddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reports in its Wednesday edition.

Red Bull wants to keep Vettel for a long time

Christian Horner says he is not worried Sebastian Vettel is about to jump ship to a rival formula one team.

Lotus not in panic after Allison's departure

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez has played down the impact of technical director James Allison's departure.

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You know how it is; people say it's a sign of age when the policemen appear younger. In this business, it's the same with racing drivers. Time was when I looked up to them as my seniors; then we were the same age; then it suddenly dawned I was old enough to be their father. Now, worst of all, I'm older than some of their Dads.

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