Motorsport

McLaren boss admits expectations were too high for 2013 F1 season

Sun, 26 May 2013 10:53:00 +1200

McLaren team Principal Martin Whitmarsh thinks expectations within the team were raised too high when it won the final two races of last season, and said that drivers Jenson Button and Sergio Perez have every right to feel disappointed.

Mitch Evans finishes third at 2013 Monaco GP2

Sun, 26 May 2013 09:08:00 +1200

New Zealand driver Mitch Evans enjoyed a double podium finish at Monaco to climb six places in the GP2 series standings.

VIDEO: Jackie Stewart previews Monaco Grand Prix 2013

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:54:00 +1200

Formula 1 legend Jackie Stewart appeared at the Cannes Film Festival to publicise a new film by renowned director and motor racing fan Roman Polanski.

Evans third in Monte Carlo GP2 race

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:08:00 +1200

New Zealand driver Mitch Evans evaded a pileup on the first corner to finish third in the first race of the GP2 round in Monaco.

Mitch Evans on front row of Monaco GP2

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:28:00 +1200

A stunning drive from Kiwi teenager Mitch Evans in qualifying in the GP Two series at the famed street circuit in Monaco has earned him a spot on the front row of the grid for tonight's first race.

VIDEO: Nico Rosberg quickest in both Monaco GP 2013 practice runs

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:57:00 +1200

Finishing fastest in both practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix isn't enough to get Nico Rosberg too excited. He knows Mercedes has yet to prove it can last the pace on race day.

Alonso: Red Bull complaints due to frustration

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:22:00 +1200

Closing in on Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso suggested that Red Bull's complaints about Pirelli's fast-degrading tires are due to frustration at no longer dominating races.

Pole position, not tyre wear, crucial at Monaco GP

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:25:00 +1200

The Monaco Grand Prix should be less about tyre degradation and more about pole position, as Formula One returns for its showcase race on a street circuit that is notoriously difficult to overtake on.

VIDEO: Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti look ahead to 2013 Indy 500

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:52:00 +1200

Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti spoke about their attempts to win the Indianapolis 500 for a record tying fourth time this weekend.

Technical expert Paddy Lowe joining Mercedes

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:00 +1200

Former McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe is joining Mercedes after an agreement was struck between the Formula One rivals.

V8s top four all hit with points penalties

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:22:00 +1200

The top four drivers in the V8 Supercars championship have all been penalised after Ford's Will Davison joined a star-studded naughty list following the sport's American debut.

Fabian Coulthard enjoys V8 Supercars success in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:27:00 +1200

Kiwi driver Fabian Coulthard has enjoyed V8 Supercars' first venture into the United States.

VIDEO: Antonio Cairoli wins Super Final of FIM World Motocross Championship

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:00 +1200

Italy's Antonio Cairoli stayed top of the Championship Classification with another Grand Prix win in Beto Carrero, Brazil.

US V8 debut proves big success

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:47:00 +1200

V8 Supercars' future in the United States looks assured after the overwhelming success of the sport's American debut, and organisers committing to growing the race next year.

Jamie Whincup takes V8 pole again in Texas

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:45:00 +1200

Championship leader Jamie Whincup's dominance of the V8 Supercars' American debut shows no signs of slowing down.