Formula One News — May 2013
MAY 16, 2013
As Honda returns, Sato rules out F1
Honda is expected to announce before the week is out its highly anticipated return to formula one.
MAY 15, 2013
Ecclestone to meet Ghosn amid Renault dispute
Bernie Ecclestone will meet with Renault chairman Carlos Ghosn in Paris on Thursday.
Honda to announce F1 return soon
Honda is shaping up to announce its return to formula one, a source at the Japanese manufacturer said on Wednesday.
Ricciardo in Red Bull promotion bid
The signs are growing ever stronger than Daniel Ricciardo is a real candidate to replace his Australian countryman Mark Webber at Red Bull next year.
Pirelli denies Red Bull pressure sparked upcoming tyre changes
Pirelli has denied claims it is making major changes to its 2013 tyre design as a result of the pressure applied by world champions Red Bull.
German prosecutors charge Ecclestone with bribery
German prosecutors have charged Bernie Ecclestone with bribery, the Suddeutsche Zeitung newspaper reports in its Wednesday edition.
Red Bull wants to keep Vettel for a long time
Christian Horner says he is not worried Sebastian Vettel is about to jump ship to a rival formula one team.
Lotus not in panic after Allison's departure
Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez has played down the impact of technical director James Allison's departure.
MAY 14, 2013
First Carlos Slim sponsor arrives at McLaren
Carlos Slim, the Mexican telecommunications billionaire, has already arrived as a sponsor at British team McLaren.
Pirelli speeds up tyre changes for Canada
Pirelli is speeding up a scheduled change of tack for its 2013 tyres.
Horner weighs up Raikkonen, Ricciardo for 2014 seat
Christian Horner was on Tuesday faced with rising speculation Red Bull is weighing up a choice between two drivers for Mark Webber's 2014 seat.
Bribery charge would end Ecclestone's reign
If Bernie Ecclestone is charged with bribery, it will be the end of the 82-year-old Briton's long and famous reign over formula one.
McLaren claims Perez radio call not a team order
McLaren has denied a radio call to Sergio Perez during Sunday's Spanish grand prix was a 'team order'.
F1's tyre row not so simple
In the days after the Spanish grand prix, the word on everybody's lips is the same - tyres.
Domenicali doubts 2013 pecking order to change
Stefano Domenicali doubts F1's pecking order will change significantly as the 'development race' continues in 2013.
Grosjean supports penalty points system
Romain Grosjean sounds supportive of F1's move to enhance its penalty system.
Pirelli boss says new F1 contract coming soon
Pirelli is now well on the road to securing a new contract to continue as F1's official tyre supplier beyond 2013.
MAY 13, 2013
Race Report - Fernando's Fabulous Fans
Spanish GP - Race Report
Tyres exasperate many in F1 field
There is an angry 'T-word' on everybody's lips after Sunday's puzzling and painful Spanish grand prix.
Alonso almost penalised for flag waving breach
The FIA on Sunday considered penalising Fernando Alonso for picking up a Spanish flag after winning the race.
Mercedes tipped to win in Monaco
Mercedes has been tipped as a likely favourite to win the fabled Monaco grand prix later this month.
Lotus sells team stake?
F1 team Lotus has reportedly sold a $1.5 million stake to a British property investor.
McLaren could return to orange F1 livery
McLaren's cars could go orange in the near future, team boss Martin Whitmarsh has admitted.
Whitmarsh says McLaren not moving to oust him
Martin Whitmarsh is determined to keep his job at McLaren, despite the depth of the great British team's 2013 slump.