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Adrian Sutil gets Force India nod over Jules Bianchi: Agent

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:10:43 GMT

Nicolas Todt, whose father Jean is the head of world motorsport's governing body the FIA, confirmed the appointment but said he did not know whether British-based Force India would retain Bianchi as a reserve in 2013.

Marussia's Maria de Villota recovering well from crash

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:58:42 GMT

The Spanish driver suffered serious head and facial injuries after the accident when testing for the Marussia team for the first time at Duxford Airfield in Cambridgeshire.

Uncertainty surrounds Ross Brawn's future at Mercedes

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:03:30 GMT

Lauda maintained that Brawn will stay in his position.

Bernie Ecclestone wants Melbourne race for '50 years'

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:53:32 GMT

Ecclestone said he hoped to travel to Melbourne for the season-opening 2013 race on March 17, in a year in which negotiations on a new contract are set to begin.

McLaren appoint Tim Goss as technical director

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:00:31 GMT

Formerly McLaren's director of engineering, Goss joined the team in 2000 and has contributed to five drivers' championship successes and three constructors' world titles.

Sauber F1 team announces new partnership

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:02:49 GMT

On shoes from Switzerland will partner the F1 team in the upcoming season.

Lewis Hamilton fastest on final day of testing in Barcelona

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:36:09 GMT

Hamilton clocked 1min 23.282sec, to finish ahead of his erstwhile team-mate Jenson Button, who timed 1:23.633 in his McLaren.

Fernando Alonso fastest on Day 3 of Barcelona tests

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 06:07:30 GMT

Germany's Adrian Sutil, competing with Frenchman Jules Bianchi for the only drive left this season - with Force India - was eighth fastest.

I've done all I can for a Force India spot, admits Adrian Sutil

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:54:28 GMT

Sutil admitted that prowess on the track will not be the only criteria when Force India make their decision with a driver's ability to bring sponsorship to the team deemed equally crucial.

Sahara Force India could soon name new driver

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:31:03 GMT

Di Resta wants a driver who could help the team move forward.

Force India collect tyre information on day 2 of testing

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:50:57 GMT

Team's Chief Race Engineer Jakob Andreasen was satisfied with the outcome. Adrian Sutil will take over driving duties before Jules Bianchi gets his chance for the final day on Friday.

McLaren's Sergio Perez tops Day 2 of testing in Barcelona

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:15:14 GMT

Red Bull ace Vettel set the early benchmark with a fastest morning lap of 1min 22.197, but Mexican Perez, who moved to McLaren from Sauber, bettered that with a time of 1:21.848 in the afternoon.

F1: Rosberg quickest in test, Alonso tries new Ferrari

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:22:16 GMT

Defending champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull had the best time until late into the afternoon session when Rosberg unleashed a flying lap of 1 minute, 22.616 seconds. Vettel's one-lap time ended up being the fourth fastest of the day.

Williams complete 2013 car launch in Barcelona

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 08:25:43 GMT

The FW35 is a culmination of more than 12 months' research and development by the team's technical departments in Grove and features improvements in several key areas over last year's race-winning FW34.

Adrian Sutil to test for Force India in Barcelona

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 02:45:52 GMT

Force India is the only team which has not finalised their line-up for the 2013 season starting March 17.

Defunct F1 team HRT sells cars to scrap dealer

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:36:56 GMT

HRT folded at the end of last season for financial reasons, leaving the grid with only 11 teams this year. The Spanish team did not score a point in its three seasons on the circuit.

F1 TV viewership and its plunge in 2012 season

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:12:50 GMT

Despite growth in TV audience in Brazil, Spain and Italy, the dip in emerging Asian markets has pulled the overall number down.

McLaren receive FIA award for environmental excellence

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:55:06 GMT

The award is part of a broader initiative between the FIA and the FIA Institute aimed at evaluating and reducing the environmental impact of motor sport.

Buddh Circuit offers balloon ride, drive around in Mercedes

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:47:22 GMT

The open track day at BIC will give speed fanatics a chance to test their driving skills. The event will be open to all categories of bike and car owners.

Force India insulated from Vijay Mallya's financial problems, says team

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:26:17 GMT

Earlier this month, Force India unveiled their new car for the forthcoming Formula One season but they are still to confirm the identity of British driver Paul di Resta's teammate. However, the team confirmed on Thursday that a seat fitting for former driver Adrian Sutil took place this week.

Bianchi in line for Force India seat after impressive pre-season test

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 09:12:08 GMT

Sahara Force India, with only one main driver on their books, roped in reserve racer Jules Bianchi to share driving duties with Paul Di Resta.

Sebastian Vettel records quickest time on final day of testing

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 06:07:49 GMT

Sauber's Esteban Gutierrez finished second while Lewis Hamilton was third in his Mercedes.

Pedro de la Rosa's Ferrari spouts smoke during testing

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:21:15 GMT

This was De la Rosa's first time behind the wheel of the Ferrari after driver Felipe Massa practiced this week.

Ferrari's Felipe Massa sets fastest time at Jerez testing

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:07:13 GMT

Massa, who is representing Ferrari alone with Fernando Alonso not attending the tests in his home country, recorded a fastest lap of 1 minute, 17.879 seconds. Rosberg and Vettel were next.

Caterham tie up with fashion brand McGregor

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:25:48 GMT

The McGregor logo now appears on the CT03 and across all of the Caterham's F1 branding platforms.