Formula One News — April 2013
APRIL 4, 2013
Villeneuve thinks Raikkonen could win title
1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, now turned TV comentator, thinks Kimi Raikkonen would be a good bet for this year's championship.
No Indian drivers near F1
India is facing a long wait for another formula one driver, Karun Chandhok has warned.
Franz Tost says it is pointless to ban team orders
After the Red Bull affair ignited the old debate about team orders, Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost insists it is "pointless" to reintroduce a ban.
Red Bull or bust for Vergne
Jean-Eric Vergne has hinted just how high the stakes are at Toro Rosso this year.
APRIL 3, 2013
Three teams beat old McLaren pitstop record
Red Bull claims it beat McLaren's all-time record for the fastest ever tyre pitstop during the recent Malaysian grand prix.
McLaren happy with newcomer Perez
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says he is happy with team newcomer Sergio Perez.
Webber lucky to escape penalty
Mark Webber may have been the victim of the 'Multi-21' affair at Sepang, but the Australian's behaviour also raised a few eyebrows.
Di Resta happy to be beating McLaren
Having missed out on a race seat with the McLaren team in 2013, Paul di Resta now hopes to beat the team at the wheel of a Force India.
Massa competitive with Alonso at Ferrari
Felipe Massa recent competitiveness has returned the Brazilian driver to the form that almost saw him win the title in 2008
APRIL 2, 2013
Mateschitz sees Raikkonen as possibility for Red Bull in 2014
Kimi Raikkonen is "a candidate" to replace Mark Webber at Red Bull, team owner Dietrich Mateschitz has admitted.
Horner defends Vettel for passing Webber
Christian Horner has defended Sebastian Vettel, arguing that Mark Webber has also ignored team orders and that champions do not succeed by being "submissive".
Pirelli to review tyres after Bahrain GP
Pirelli will "review" its approach to the 2013 season after Bahrain, the tyre supplier's Paul Hembery has now admitted.
Sainsbury boss in line to replace Ecclestone?
Bernie Ecclestone has failed to deny rumours Justin King, the 51-year-old British boss of supermarket chain Sainsbury's, is being lined up to replace him.
Rivals expect to push Red Bull in 2013
Ferrari, Mercedes and even McLaren -- they all claim they can push reigning champions Red Bull in 2013.
FIA tells top teams to change splitters
F1's governing body has warned three top teams to make changes to their cars ahead of the next race in China, it has emerged.