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Pirelli, Mercedes to answer 'tyre-gate' charges

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:20:10 +0000

Mercedes and Pirelli must answer charges that they breached Formula 1 rules by testing tyres together. The governing body of motorsport, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), has convened the hearing of its international tribunal. The... More »

Lauda was not aware of Mercedes secret tyre test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:50:09 +0000

Lauda was not aware of Mercedes secret tyre test 19 June, 2013 Ross Brawn with Niki Lauda Niki Lauda only heard about the Mercedes' secret tyre test at Barcelona in May once 'the wheels were turning'. That is the claim on Wednesday of the respected... More »

Mercedes and Pirelli in the dock: All you need to know ahead of the tribunal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:40:11 +0000

Mercedes and Pirelli in the dock: All you need to know ahead of the tribunal 19 June, 2013 Over to the FIA to make judgement Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli appear before Formula One's International Tribunal in Paris on Thursday to face charges... More »

Indian GP organisers slam reports race won't happen in 2014

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:10:09 +0000

Indian GP organisers slam reports race won't happen in 2014 19 June, 2013 Buddh Intyernational Circuit pilane walk during Indian GP weekend Indian Grand Prix organisers have dismissed media speculation that they may not host a Formula 1 race next... More »

Challenging times in Montreal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:30:03 +0000

In Davide Valsecchi's latest exclusive column on Crash.net, the Lotus F1 Team third driver and 2012 GP2 Series champion reviews Canada and looks ahead to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone… Hi all, The Canadian Grand Prix weekend was the first... More »

Indian GP organisers dismiss 'malicious' rumour

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:00:13 +0000

The organisers of the Indian Grand Prix have rubbished rumours that the event could be dropped from the calendar after 2014. Reports in some media outlets claim the organiser, Jaypee Sports International, is suffering financial problems which could... More »

Hamilton: Time is slipping away

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:00:04 +0000

Lewis Hamilton believes his time is running out, as he seeks to add to his only drivers' championship from 2008.Hamilton decided to swap McLaren for Mercedes-Benz in 2013, with a long-term view of challenging for the championship. His motivation... More »

Michael Schumacher pledges 500,000 euros to flood fund

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:40:11 +0000

Berlin: Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has pledged 500,000 euros ($670,000, £430,000) to victims of the recent flooding which caused havoc in southern Germany, it was reported on Wednesday.Germany was one of a... More »

Mercedes and Pirelli set for FIA International Tribunal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:09 +0000

Mercedes and Pirelli will appear before the FIA's International Tribunal (IT) in Paris on Thursday morning to answer charges relating to their three-day private tyre test in Barcelona last month.Mercedes were the subject of a protest from rivals... More »

India slams F1 race demise rumours

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:30:03 +0000

The promoter of the Indian grand prix on Wednesday slammed rumours the race may fall off the calendar after 2013. Reports early this week said existing F1 events in Korea and India may not take place next season, with India's promoting Jaypee Group... More »

Lotus F1 Strengthens Position: The Who's Who of New Deal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:20:18 +0000

Well, by now, most of you have already heard the good news that Lotus F1 Team has new investors. Below is a little blurb about the deal. With conflicting reports about the financial state of the Lotus team, it is important for us to remember that... More »

Mercedes & Pirelli face test hearing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00:05 +0000

Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli face disciplinary charges on Thursday on what promises to be a dramatic day that could have major repercussions. The pair are accused of breaking rules governing testing and a guilty verdict could have... More »

Indian GP denies race is at risk

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:50:01 +0000

The Indian Grand Prix's current contract runs until 2015 Sutton Images Enlarge The organisers of the Indian Grand Prix have denied rumours the race could be at risk next year. Reports spread on Tuesday that organisers Jaypee International Sports... More »

Bottas: Canada reinvigorated Williams

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:40:07 +0000

Valtteri Bottas says his third place on the Canadian Grand Prix grid changed the atmosphere in the struggling Williams team.You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to find out how to continue reading. More »

Lauda didn't know about secret tyre test - report

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:18 +0000

June 19th, 2013 (F1plus).- Niki Lauda only knew about Mercedes' secret tyre test at Barcelona in May once "the wheels were turning". That is the claim on Wednesday of the respected Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt,... More »

Lauda didn't know about secret tyre test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:05 +0000

Niki Lauda only knew about Mercedes' secret tyre test at Barcelona in May once "the wheels were turning". That is the claim on Wednesday of the respected Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt, as F1 braces for the first ever... More »

Indian GP rumors are ‘baseless' says Jaypee Sports

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:20:58 +0000

According to rumors, the Indian Grand Prix could be in doubt for 2015 but those are 'malicious and baseless' rumors according to Jaypee Sports International. It was suggested that JPSI were in financial trouble and that the 2015 race could be in... More »

No danger to 2014 Indian Grand Prix, say organisers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:20:49 +0000

New Delhi: The organisers of the Indian Grand Prix today rebutted reports that the 2014 Formula One race in the country was in danger of being scrapped from the calendar due to financial constraints, saying that they are committed to fulfill... More »

Lotus' new co-owners won't 'sit idly'

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:10:08 +0000

Lotus' new team co-owner has lurched into formula one with bravado, claiming the Enstone based team will be "number 1 in twelve months". Former 100 per cent team owner Genii Capital announced on Tuesday that Infinity Racing, comprising an... More »

Indian GP organisers shun race rumours

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:10:02 +0000

Indian Grand Prix organisers have described rumours that the race could be axed from next year's Formula 1 calendar as "totally baseless and malicious". Having staged its debut Formula 1 race in 2011, the Buddh International Circuit holds... More »

D-Day approaches for Mercedes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:02 +0000

The saga now affectionately known as 'Tire-gate' will finally come to a head on Thursday as Mercedes brace themselves to face the FIA Tribunal. It all started on the morning of the Monaco Grand Prix, when news emerged that Mercedes had held a... More »

Indian GP slams 'malicious' rumours

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:40:12 +0000

Indian Grand Prix organisers have dismissed "baseless and malicious" rumours that the event could be in doubt after its 2014 editionYou have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to find out how to continue... More »

What lies ahead at the International Tribunal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:40:02 +0000

Although just over a week remains until the British Grand Prix, the Formula 1 fraternity is currently focused on the International Tribunal (IT) which is meeting for the first time in Paris on Thursday. Both Mercedes and Pirelli are to be questioned... More »

Tio Ellinas performs aero test with Marussia