Formula One News — March 2013

MARCH 15, 2013

Hamilton though something wasn't right at McLaren

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he decided to leave McLaren at the end of last year because "something didn't feel right".

Friday Press Conference

Australian GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Australian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Australian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

Australian GP - Practice 1 Results

MARCH 14, 2013

Thursday Press Conference

Australian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Mercedes to protect itself before McLaren-Honda era

Toto Wolff has added fuel to speculation McLaren could be preparing for Honda power in 2015.

Button could struggle to continue winning Australian ways

Jenson Button is leaving nothing to chance before the first race of the season in Australia this weekend.

Di Resta has make-over for 2013

According to some, a 'new' Paul di Resta has walked through the 2013 paddock turnstile.

Button hits back at Hamilton's McLaren criticism

Jenson Button on Thursday took issue with former teammate Lewis Hamilton's description of McLaren as an overly-controlling team.

Vettel names 2013 chassis Hungry Heidi

Sebastian Vettel and his mechanics have named the reigning world champion's 2013 Red Bull 'Hungry Heidi'.

New McLaren title sponsor already decided

McLaren on Thursday swiftly confirmed reports that Vodafone will definitely end its seven-year title sponsorship at the end of 2013.

Ferrari won't copy Newey's approach

Ferrari insists it is happy with its technical structure, despite not having a high-profile figure like Adrian Newey in the limelight.

Rosberg could beat Hamilton with other strengths

Nico Rosberg insists he is not worried about being beaten by his new teammate Lewis Hamilton.

F1 owner CVC not interested in developing sport

Force India has lashed out at F1's owner CVC, accusing the private equity firm of not being interested in developing the sport.

Vodafone confirms McLaren exit

McLaren's title sponsor Vodafone has decided to pull out of formula one.

Valencia could return to F1 in 2014

Valencia could be set to return to the formula one calendar.

Petrov's ex-manager joins Caterham

Vitaly Petrov no longer at Caterham, but the Russian's manager Oksana Kosachenko has re-emerged in a new role for the team in 2013.

MARCH 13, 2013

Ecclestone understands Danica Patrick's F1 reluctance

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he understands why Danica Patrick is not interested in switching to formula one.

Ferrari must give Alonso good enough car

After a low-profile winter for Fernando Alonso, some experts think 2013 is Ferrari's very last chance to give the Spaniard a truly top car.

Berger critical of Pirelli's 2013 approach

Gerhard Berger has slammed as "incomprehensible" F1 tyre supplier Pirelli's approach to the 2013 season.

New bosses not responsible for Mercedes boost

Mercedes' new bosses are not responsible for the German marque's apparently sudden speed boost.

Experts doubt Vettel to make Ferrari switch

A trio of experts do not believe Sebastian Vettel will switch to Ferrari any time soon.