Formula One News — July 2013

JULY 12, 2013

Pollock launches company to help drivers

The F1 team BAR's founder Craig Pollock has launched a new company with the aim of funding promising drivers through the motor racing ranks.

JULY 11, 2013

Honda to base F1 operations in UK

Honda on Thursday announced it will base its formula one operations in the UK.

Raikkonen would give Vettel a hard time

Lewis Hamilton thinks Kimi Raikkonen should leap at the chance to join Red Bull in 2014.

Montezemolo not ready for 2014 Massa talks

Luca di Montezemolo on Wednesday said he is not ready to talk about Felipe Massa's future at Ferrari.

Pirelli picks conservative Hungary compound choice

Pirelli has reversed its decision to bring harder tyres to the forthcoming Hungarian grand prix.

Interlagos moves to secure F1 future through 2020

Interlagos has moved a step closer to securing its future on the F1 calendar.

F1 extends media pitlane ban to all sessions

F1 authorities have clamped down even harder on pitlane safety protocols, in the wake of the Nurburgring incident.

JULY 10, 2013

Alonso not tiring of life at Ferrari

Fernando Alonso has given a short life to speculation he might soon tire of failing to win titles with Ferrari.

FIA test rules a blow for Mercedes, Ferrari

The FIA has bad news for Mercedes and Ferrari this week.

Teams disagreeing over next tyre change

A new row is brewing in F1, as teams contemplate the next change to the specification of Pirelli's 2013 tyres.

Lauda say mandatory pitlane helmets are crazy

Niki Lauda thinks F1's governing body should stop short of overreacting in the wake of the Nurburgring pitlane incident.

Vettel on track for fourth title

According to Niki Lauda, Sebastian Vettel is "clearly" on track to win a fourth consecutive world championship.

Ecclestone says no to Sauber bailout

Bernie Ecclestone has ruled out intervening directly to help the embattled Sauber team survive.

Lotus admits Grosjean's 2014 seat not secure

Lotus could enter the 2014 season with an all-new driver lineup.

Organiser sure Ecclestone to honour Monza contract

Monza official Federico Bendinelli insists he is not worried Bernie Ecclestone might be preparing to axe F1's historic Italian grand prix.

Zylon visor saved Chilton in Germany

Max Chilton can thank the FIA's latest safety standards after returning home uninjured from the German grand prix.

Allison move would be 'brilliant' for Ferrari

Jul.10 (GMM) Gary Anderson, a veteran formula one engineer, thinks James Allison is the right man to join Ferrari.

Damon Hill's son quits motor racing

Josh Hill, who earlier wanted to be F1's first ever third-generation champion, has quit motor racing.

JULY 9, 2013

Lotus confirms Hulkenberg talks

Eric Boullier on Tuesday confirmed reports Nico Hulkenberg is a candidate to drive for Lotus in 2014.

F1 reacts quickly to injured cameraman incident

F1 is reacting quickly to the incident on Sunday that could have cost a television cameraman his life in the Nurburgring pitlane.

Banned Mercedes wants Silverstone test for safety

Mercedes is pushing to appear at next week's young driver test, despite its FIA ban as a result of the 'test-gate' scandal.

Buemi tips Red Bull to sign Raikkonen

Sebastien Buemi, a recent Toro Rosso driver and now Red Bull reserve, has tipped the world champions to sign Kimi Raikkonen for 2014.

Hamilton says tyres costing him 2013 title bid

Lewis Hamilton says Pirelli's tyres are ruining his shot at the 2013 title.

Teams consider fallout of mid-season tyre chaos

In the fallout of Sunday's German grand prix, teams are assessing what impact the tyre shakeup had on their performance.