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Sebastian Vettel gets pole position for Italian GP

Saturday, 7 September 2013, 15:17 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Championship leader Sebastian Vettel will start the Italian Grand Prix from pole position after posting the fastest time in qualifying Saturday, while Lewis Hamilton's bid for a fifth straight...

Vettel fastest in 3rd practice ahead of qualifying

Saturday, 7 September 2013, 12:37 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Championship leader Sebastian Vettel posted the fastest time in the third practice of the Italian Grand Prix ahead of qualifying later Saturday.   The Red Bull driver had been quickest in...

Vettel fastest in afternoon practice at Italian GP

Friday, 6 September 2013, 17:44 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel posted the fastest time in the second practice for the Italian Grand Prix, more than six-tenths of a second faster than teammate Mark Webber for a Red Bull 1-2 on...

Ricciardo relieved Red Bull waiting game is over

Friday, 6 September 2013, 12:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Relieved that the wait is over, Daniel Ricciardo is now getting himself mentally prepared for the challenge of racing for Red Bull next year.   After weeks of rumors, Red Bull signed...

Mexico may return to F1 calendar after 22 years

Thursday, 5 September 2013, 20:35 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Mexico could hold its first Formula One race in 22 years in 2014 if a provisional schedule is approved by the World Motor Sport Council.   A draft calendar reported by the British Press...

Fight for pole position key to deciding Italian GP

Wednesday, 4 September 2013, 14:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

The race for pole position will go a long way to deciding the winner of the Italian Grand Prix this week, with Sebastian Vettel keen to step closer to a fourth straight Formula One...

Daniel Ricciardo to drive for Red Bull from 2014

Monday, 2 September 2013, 22:23 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Red Bull says Daniel Ricciardo will join the driving lineup from next season, stepping up from sister team Toro Rosso.   The Australian is replacing compatriot Mark Webber to link up with...

Vettel cools down doubters as Alonso fights back

Monday, 26 August 2013, 14:11 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

While Sebastian Vettel silenced any doubters with a dominant win at the Belgian Grand Prix, the race encouraged Fernando Alonso to believe that he can still mount a title challenge with eight races...

Brake failure in Spa ends Raikkonen's points run

Monday, 26 August 2013, 10:30 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Kimi Raikkonen watched the end of the Belgian Grand Prix from the garage for once as his long points-scoring run ended at 27 races because of right brake failure.   He is arguably the most...

Vettel wins Belgian GP to extend overall lead

Sunday, 25 August 2013, 16:51 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Sebastian Vettel overtook Lewis Hamilton on the first lap and comfortably held on to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday and extend his overall championship lead.   It was Vettel's...

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