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Valsecchi prefers Lotus reserve over backmarker seat
Davide Valsecchi, the reigning GP2 champion, insists he would rather be Lotus' reserve driver than a racer for one of F1's slowest teams. A look at the standings of last ...
Maldonado will survive without Chavez – Brundle
Pastor Maldonado can probably survive in formula one even without Hugo Chavez. That is the view of former F1 driver turned respected British television commentator Martin Brundle, whilst musing the ...
Details will decide 2013 title – de la Rosa
Pedro de la Rosa is predicting a close race to the 2012 title. Red Bull, McLaren, Lotus, Mercedes and Ferrari have all looked quite closely matched in pre-season testing. New ...
Vettel focused only on winning–Zanardi
Alex Zanardi, the former F1 driver who inspired millions in the wake of his near fatal 2001 Champ Car crash, has admitted his admiration for Sebastian Vettel. Just 25, Vettel ...
McLaren-Honda deal still a possibility
Martin Whitmarsh has not categorically denied reports McLaren could team up with former engine partner Honda for F1's new turbo V6 era. It had been reported engineers belonging to the ...
Helmut Marko denies engine mapping hurt Red Bull
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. 'Rubbish!' the team's outspoken ...
Melbourne GP to become a night race
Leading formula one figures have called on organisers of the Australian grand prix to consider switching to a Singapore-style night race format. Keen to install a better television time for ...
Caterham announces its reserve drivers
Shanghai-born Qing Hua, who was a development driver with now-defunct Spanish outfit HRT last year, will attend all the grands prix and also compete for Caterham Racing in the GP2 ...
Winter leaves F1 “unprepared” for 2013 season
The F1 world was ruing the cold and wet Barcelona weather on Thursday, as the last days of pre-season testing began a fortnight ahead of the 2013 season opener. 'I ...
Kovalainen in running for Razia’s seat
Heikki Kovalainen has emerged as a surprise contender to keep his formula one career alive in 2013. Ousted by Caterham, the Finn is reportedly in talks with Marussia about replacing ...