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Honda to build European racing base in Britain

Friday, 12 July 2013, 11:10 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Honda Motor Co. says it will build a European racing base in Britain next year as the Japanese automaker prepares for a return to Formula One in 2015 as an engine supplier to McLaren.   The...

Ferrari reaffirms support for Massa

Thursday, 11 July 2013, 09:46 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Ferrari's president has insisted Felipe Massa has "our total confidence" despite the Brazilian driver's recent struggles which have included crashes in several recent...

FIA improves pit safety after runaway tire fiasco

Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 21:01 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One's governing body has announced new rules to improve safety in the pits following an incident at the Germany Grand Prix in which a cameraman was injured by a runaway tire that came...

Vettel wins 1st GP at home

Sunday, 7 July 2013, 17:55 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

     Three-time defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel surged ahead in his Red Bull at the start of the German Grand Prix on Sunday and held off a strong...

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton takes pole for German GP

Saturday, 6 July 2013, 18:22 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Lewis Hamilton gave Mercedes its first pole position at the German Grand Prix since 1954 by edging Red Bull's three-time defending Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel in Saturday's...

Hamilton, Mercedes cars dominate 1st practice

Friday, 5 July 2013, 13:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg dominated the first practice for the German Grand Prix on Friday, and the new tires supplied by Pirelli held.   Leading drivers have...

Sebastian Vettel hopes for 1st win on home soil

Thursday, 4 July 2013, 17:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Formula One championship goes to this weekend's German Grand Prix on a bankrupt circuit amid concern over tire safety and with three-time champion Sebastian Vettel seeking his first win on...

Mercedes drivers welcome Pirelli tyre changes

Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 14:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Pirelli's response to the tyre blowouts that have shaken Formula One gained approval on Wednesday from Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg ahead of the German Grand Prix on...

Pirelli announces tyre changes ahead of German GP

Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 09:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Formula One cars will race on different tyres for the rest of the season in the wake of a string of blowouts during Sunday's British Grand Prix that sparked the threat of a revolt from...

Ecclestone: Pirelli to have 2 3-day tests on tyres

Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 10:30 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Facing a revolt from teams over exploding tyres at the British Grand Prix, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Monday gave tyre supplier Pirelli the green light to run tests to resolve the...

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