Gary Paffett puzzled by Hamilton's F1 team switch
Long-time McLaren test driver Gary Paffett says Lewis Hamilton's decision to switch to Mercedes is puzzling. Throughout Briton Hamilton's..
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Perez asked McLaren F1 for de la Rosa return for testing
Sergio Pérez has asked McLaren to team up once again with its former long-time test and reserve driver, Pedro de la Rosa. That is the..
Ascanelli's F1 return not with Scuderia Ferrari
Giorgio Ascanelli, the well-known F1 engineer who last year left his post as Toro Rosso's technical director, is set to return to the..
Petrov manager not confident on 2013 F1 contract
Following reports he was the favourite to secure the other Caterham race seat, Vitaly Petrov's manager actually sounds far from optimistic...
Bianchi & Senna still waiting Force India & Caterham F1 driver decision
Jules Bianchi is still in the running to become Paul di Resta's teammate at Force India in 2013. At the weekend, Scottish driver di Resta..
F1 experts say Button will be McLaren's number 1 driver
Jenson Button has de-facto 'number 1' status at McLaren this year. That is the view of F1 experts and former drivers Martin Brundle and Sir..
Ecclestone amused by $100 million F1 trial appearance
Bernie Ecclestone thinks a forthcoming $100m trial will be "amusing". The F1 chief executive and others, including convicted bribe..
Gascoyne: Kovalianen F1 career ends by lack of respect
Heikki Kovalainen harmed his chances of staying in formula one beyond 2012 by demonstrating a lack of "respect" to Caterham. That is the..
Williams Wolff says F1 driver manager role will end
Toto Wolff, a shareholder and director of the Williams team, doubts he will continue his role of driver manager. That is despite the..
Helmut Marko talks about difference F1 drivers Webber & Vettel
Red Bull Racing Motorsport Director Dr Helmut Marko has suggested that Mark Webber is psychologically weak in comparison to team mate..
Paul di Resta surprised about Force India F1 teammate delay
Paul di Resta has admitted he is surprised Force India is taking so long to decide his 2013 teammate. Already openly disappointed to have..
2014 Mercedes F1 V6 engine sounds sweet
The sound of F1's future is not as loud, but nonetheless "sweet". That is the claim of Mercedes' formula one engine boss Andy Cowell, as he..
Brundle thinks Hamilton will win F1 race in 2013 season
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle expects Lewis Hamilton to win a race for Mercedes this year. But the 53-year-old, who like Hamilton is a..
Behind the scenes with Checo at McLaren Technology Center
This season, McLarenTV will be bringing our fans regular, unique insights into the behind-the-scenes goings on at the MTC. Here's our..
Valtteri Bottas gets time to reach full F1 driver potential
Williams will give Valtteri Bottas at least half a season to get up to speed. After a full season of preparation as the famous British..
Behind the scenes with Checo
This season, McLarenTV will be bringing our fans regular, unique insights into the behind the scenes goings on at the MTC. Here's our..
Red Bull launches RB9 F1 car two days before Jerez test
Red Bull has announced that this year's single seater, the RB9, will be unveiled on 3 February. With the 'launch' set to take place at the..
Ferrari contracts aero man to F1 team
Ferrari has added a Briton to its ranks. Acknowledging its aerodynamic weaknesses, the fabled Italian team last year signed well-known F1..
Hivonen: Raikkonen could have kept improving in rally driving
Mikko Hirvonen, the 2012 world rally championship runner up, believes countryman Kimi Raikkonen would have kept improving had he stayed in..
Paul di Resta: Perez sponsor money powered McLaren F1 move
Considerations about "money" played a role in McLaren choosing Sergio Pérez. That is the claim of Paul di Resta, the Force India driver..