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Softer tyres to lead to more challenging F1 season

Thursday, 28 February 2013, 16:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One's tyre supplier says this year's less durable tyres will make for a more exciting season, with more pit stops.   Pirelli motorsport director Paul Hembrey says...

Force India names Sutil as 2nd driver for 2013

Thursday, 28 February 2013, 14:10 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One team Force India has announced that Germany's Adrian Sutil will be its second race driver this season.   Sutil rejoins pilot Paul Di Resta after both drove for Force India in...

Uncertainty surrounds Brawn's future at Mercedes

Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 14:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Ross Brawn's future as Mercedes team principal is clouded in uncertainty, with former McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe set to join the rival Formula One team.   McLaren announced on...

Lewis Hamilton sets pace on last day of testing

Friday, 22 February 2013, 18:15 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton fought off cold and wet weather Friday to clock the quickest time of the final day of Formula One preseason testing.   Hamilton, who left...

Ferrari's Alonso quickest in 3rd day of F1 testing

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 18:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Fernando Alonso steered his Ferrari to the quickest single lap of Thursday's preseason Formula One testing, as the Italian team continues to show signs it is poised for a...

Williams unveils new car for F1 season

Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 15:01 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Williams calls its revamped FW35 race car an 80 percent upgrade on last year's one-time winner in Formula One.   Pastor Maldonado and new teammate Valtteri Bottas unveiled the car on...

Hamilton has high-speed crash at Jerez testing

Wednesday, 6 February 2013, 15:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Lewis Hamilton's debut drive for new team Mercedes has come to a jarring halt in Formula One preseason testing at the Jerez circuit after smashing into a barrier.   He had just set the...

Ecclestone rules out 20th race for 2013

Tuesday, 5 February 2013, 10:14 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Tuesday ruled out a 20th race on the 2013 calendar, putting an end to speculation that Turkey or another European country is in line to host a Grand Prix this...

Mercedes counting on Hamilton and Rosberg

Monday, 4 February 2013, 17:55 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

    Mercedes is hoping to rekindle the fiercely competitive spirit that Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg shared as go-kart rivals when they come together as Formula One teammates this...

Red Bull unveils RB9 car for 2013 F1 season

Sunday, 3 February 2013, 18:04 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

To a thumping soundtrack and an atmospheric setting, Red Bull took the wraps off the RB9 car that will look to provide the English lineup with its fourth straight driver and constructor...

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