Formula One News — March 2013

Nico Hulkenberg has played down continuing suggestions he has merely 'parked' at Sauber for a year, before possibly switching to Ferrari in 2014.

Sergio Perez has felt the added pressure of stepping up the F1 grid for 2013.

Red Bull's new car is the slowest of all in a straight line, according to an analysis by respected German magazine Auto Motor und Sport.

Jean Todt looks set to remain FIA president for a second term.

Despite becoming Mercedes' major shareholder and chairman, triple world champion Niki Lauda will remain an expert commentator in 2013.

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi rules out formula one switch.

Williams on Wednesday played down fears the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez could hurt the British team.

Dr Helmut Marko has played down suggestions a clampdown on Renault's intended engine mapping solution for 2013 has hurt the performance of the new Red Bull.

Martin Whitmarash has not categorically denied reports McLaren could team up with former engine partner Honda for F1's new turbo V6 era.

State-sponsored F1 driver Pastor Maldonado's future appears clouded, following the death of controversial Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez.

Leading formula one figures have called on organisers of the Australian grand prix to consider switching to a Singapore-style night race format.

Maria de Villota has been signed up as an expert pundit for Spanish television Antena 3's coverage of the 2013 formula one season.

Several F1 drivers were drug tested on Tuesday.

Fernando Alonso is heading into next weekend's 2013 season opener with realistic expectations of a podium finish.

Jules Bianchi has admitted he expected to spend the 2013 season as Force India's reserve driver.

Robert Kubica will contest the second-tier WRC2 world rally championship at the wheel of a Citroen in 2013.

Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he wants to push out F1's already bustling calendar to 22 races in 2014.

As the sun set on the final day of pre-season testing late on Sunday, the words on everyone's lips were Mercedes and Red Bull.

Mark Webber has dismissed any suggestion he has replaced Michael Schumacher as F1's oldest driver speeding towards the paddock exit.

Sam Michael, McLaren's sporting director, has finally confirmed what the entire F1 paddock suspects -- Paddy Lowe is heading to Mercedes.

Davide Valsecchi, the latest GP2 champion, has revealed he will never forget Lotus' offer of a role in formula one this year.

Luiz Razia insists he is not losing any sleep, despite coming tantalisingly close to realising his dream of racing in formula one this year.

Having consistently played down his expectations for 2013, Lewis Hamilton is now predicting a win.

McLaren is yet to sign an engine deal for the new turbo V6 era beginning in 2014.