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Williams unveils new car for F1 season

Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 15:01 Last update: about 13 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 14 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 14 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 13 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 13 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...

Ferrari unveils its new F138 car for 2013

Friday, 1 February 2013, 11:20 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Ferrari has unveiled the car the Italian team hopes will end a run of four years without a Formula One title.   The car's name — F138 — is a combination of the year and a...

F1 team McLaren looking for consistency in 2013

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 17:44 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Looking for more consistency this year, Formula One team McLaren launched its redesigned MP4-28 car Thursday.   McLaren finished third in the constructors' championship last season and...

Nuerburgring to host grand prix as planned

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 12:50 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The financially troubled Nuerburgring circuit will host a grand prix as planned this year after striking a deal with Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone.   "The long period of...

Ferrari names new car the F138

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 13:57 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Ferrari says its new car, which is to be launched Friday, will be called the F138.   The name is a combination of the year and a tribute to the V8 engines which will be used for the last...

Susie Wolff continues as Williams' F1 development driver

Monday, 28 January 2013, 16:49 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Susie Wolff will continue her role as a development driver for the Williams Formula One team this season.   Wolff joined Williams last April and helped develop the Williams-Renault FW34 and...

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