Formula One News — February 2013

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Di Resta enjoying status as Force India's lone driver

Paul di Resta has admitted he is quite enjoying his current status as Force India's only race driver.

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Massa qiockest in new Ferrari

Felipe Massa emotions were in the brazing zone on Thursday, despite putting Ferrari's new F138 on top of the test timesheets at Jerez

Jerez fans stay home without Alonso

Jerez is struggling to draw a crowd without Spanish hero Fernando Alonso driving at the first Fornula One test of the season.

Brawn wants early tests for 2014 engines

Ross Brawn is calling for F1's engine suppliers to be allowed to do some early testing ahead of the 2014 season.

Ecclestone summons small teams to meeting

Bernie Ecclestone has summoned the chiefs of F1's smallest teams to his London headquarters.

Red Bull youngster pushing for Toro Rosso seat

Portugal's Antonio Felix da Costa is knocking on the door at Toro Rosso.

Hamilton disappointed with debut

Lewis Hamilton proved his dedication to Mercedes on Wednesday by revealing he gave his legs a deliberate "thump" when his rear brakes failed at Jerez.

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Grosjean goes quickest

After Jenson Button stunned his rivals with the pace of the new McLaren on Tuesday, Lotus' Romain Grosjean went quicker still as a second test day came to a close at Jerez.

Lewis Hamilton crashes new Mercedes

On his first day of official running in 2013, Lewis Hamilton crashed the new Mercedes.

Vergne wants chance at Webber's seat in 2014

Jean-Eric Vergne has revealed he is still in the running to move up to Red Bull's championship-winning team in 2014.

Ecclestone confirms only 19 races for 2013

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that F1's 2013 schedule will feature only 19 rounds.

Pirelli wants long-term F1 deal

Paul Hembery, Pirelli's F1 boss, has revealed the Italian tyre supplier is pushing for a longer-term contract beyond 2013.

Senna to switch to Le Mans in 2013

With available F1 seats rapidly disappearing, Bruno Senna is looking to turn to Le Mans for 2013.

Luiz Razia confirmed at Marussia

Marussia on Wednesday finally confirmed reports Luiz Razia has completed the team's 2013 race driver lineup.

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Button fastest at Jerez day 1

Jenson Button and McLaren have fired the opening salvo of the 2013 world championship, stunning rivals with the pace of the new MP4-28 at Jerez.

Catherham launches 2013 chassis

This morning the Caterham-Reanult CT03 was launched at the pitlane in Jerez before testing began.

Marussia unveils MR02

The Marussia Formula 1 team unveiled their new 2013 chassis, the MR02, at Jerez today.

Michael Schumacher to be Mercedes Ambassador

Ross Brawn on Monday confirmed reports Michael Schumacher is staying in the Mercedes "family" after his retirement from racing.

Jules Bianchi to test Force India at Jerez

Jules Bianchi has emerged as the hot favourite to complete the 2013 grid.

Ecclestone looks to sign Emirates to $200m deal

Bernie Ecclestone is tipped to sign up the airline Emirates as a major F1 sponsor on a visit to Dubai on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Mercedes launches new chassis at Jerez

This morning at Jerez, Spain, Mercedes GP unveiled their new W04 chassis.

Ecclestone visits Russian GP site

Bernie Ecclestone on Monday was on the spot at Sochi, the scene of next year's inaugural Russian grand prix.

Hamilton watches with new sponsor Blackberry

At the launch of the new Mercedes Lewis Hamilton was being filmed for promotional purposes trackside, as he captured Nico Rosberg's debut laps on a Blackberry mobile phone - a gratuitous plug for the team's new sponsor.

Sauber 'spy' at Red Bull?

Tongue in cheek, a German specialist publication has wondered if there is a Sauber spy in the house at world champions Red Bull.