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Prost: 2014 engine issues inevitable

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 30 September 2013 | 19.03

By Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw Monday, September 30th 2013, 09:54 GMT

Alain Prost believes all three engine manufacturers will suffer from unreliability at the start of the 2014 Formula 1 season, when the new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 regulations are introduced

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Raikkonen to assess back in practice

Written By kolimtiga on Minggu, 29 September 2013 | 19.03

By Pablo Elizalde Friday, September 27th 2013, 16:05 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen says he will assess his fitness in practice for the Korean Grand Prix after being hit by back issues in Singapore

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FIA confirms Pirelli can keep F1 deal

By Edd Straw Friday, September 27th 2013, 16:17 GMT

The FIA has given the go-ahead for Pirelli to continue as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier next season

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Sirotkin makes F1 debut with Sauber

By Edd Straw Friday, September 27th 2013, 17:14 GMT

Sergey Sirotkin has had his first taste of a Formula 1 car, demonstrating a 2013 Sauber in Sochi.

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Raikkonen to assess back in practice

Written By kolimtiga on Sabtu, 28 September 2013 | 19.03

By Pablo Elizalde Friday, September 27th 2013, 16:05 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen says he will assess his fitness in practice for the Korean Grand Prix after being hit by back issues in Singapore

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FIA confirms Pirelli can keep F1 deal

By Edd Straw Friday, September 27th 2013, 16:17 GMT

The FIA has given the go-ahead for Pirelli to continue as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier next season

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Sirotkin makes F1 debut with Sauber

By Edd Straw Friday, September 27th 2013, 17:14 GMT

Sergey Sirotkin has had his first taste of a Formula 1 car, demonstrating a 2013 Sauber in Sochi.

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F1 rookie plan 'a good compromise'

Written By kolimtiga on Jumat, 27 September 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw Friday, September 27th 2013, 08:37 GMT

Force India team principal Bob Fernley believes changing the format of Friday morning practice to allow teams an extra set of tyres and the chance to run reserve drivers is a "good compromise".

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F1 chiefs sign new Concorde Agreement

By Jonathan Noble Friday, September 27th 2013, 09:12 GMT

Formula 1 chiefs have finally signed the Concorde Agreement, following months of negotiations to finalise the document by which the sport is run.

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Red Bull insists dominance a one-off

By Dan Cross and Jonathan Noble Friday, September 27th 2013, 09:32 GMT

Red Bull has ruled out a repeat of the kind of domination it produced in the Singapore Grand Prix, insisting it was a one-off

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Lotus says driver decision on hold

Written By kolimtiga on Kamis, 26 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, September 26th 2013, 09:58 GMT

Lotus says a decision on who replaces Kimi Raikkonen next year is on hold until the team has sorted out its financial situation.

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Mercedes: we must beat Ferrari

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, September 26th 2013, 10:29 GMT

Mercedes think it is vital that it beats Ferrari to second place in the constructors' championship this year.

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Caterham: Kovalainen an option for '14

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, September 26th 2013, 10:50 GMT

Heikki Kovalainen is in contention to make a Formula 1 comeback with Caterham next year.

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Ferrari 'should forget' 2014 title hopes

Written By kolimtiga on Rabu, 25 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 24th 2013, 15:10 GMT

Fernando Alonso has been told he is dreaming if he thinks that the 2014 Formula 1 rule changes offer a total reset in Ferrari's bid to beat Red Bull

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Hamilton vows to carry fight to Vettel

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, September 25th 2013, 08:55 GMT

ewis Hamilton has warned Sebastian Vettel that he is not going to simply roll over and accept defeat this year, because he still thinks he can battle for wins

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Prost: Alonso/Raikkonen manageable

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Wednesday, September 25th 2013, 09:58 GMT

Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen can work perfectly well as Ferrari team-mates in 2014 reckons Alain Prost, who says Formula 1 teams should not be scared to pair two superstars

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Mercedes fears Vettel can win all races

Written By kolimtiga on Selasa, 24 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 24th 2013, 08:50 GMT

Sebastian Vettel has the potential to win all the remaining races of the season, reckons the Mercedes team.

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2014 rules Ferrari's 'best' chance

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 24th 2013, 09:06 GMT

Fernando Alonso believes the changes to Formula 1's regulations for 2014 gives Ferrari its "best opportunity" to catch Red Bull.

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Red Bull: no qualms over dominance

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 24th 2013, 11:16 GMT

Red Bull has no qualms that its current domination of Formula 1 could be a turn-off for fans

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Ferrari: Vettel trouble our main hope

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 23 September 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw Monday, September 23rd 2013, 09:40 GMT

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali accepts Sebastian Vettel needs to hit trouble if Fernando Alonso is to get back into serious title contention.

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FIA to advise against F1 driver lifts

By Jonathan Noble Monday, September 23rd 2013, 11:36 GMT

The FIA is set to advise Formula 1 drivers not to offer 'taxi rides' to their rivals from now on, AUTOSPORT has learned

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Mercedes can be proud of season - Wolff

By Jonathan Noble Monday, September 23rd 2013, 11:07 GMT

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff believes his team should be proud of its 2013 season rather than disappointed that Red Bull has killed off its F1 title hopes.

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Sauber vindicated by Gutierrez's step

Written By kolimtiga on Minggu, 22 September 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw Saturday, September 21st 2013, 18:40 GMT

Esteban Gutierrez's strong qualifying performance for the Singapore Grand Prix, reaching Q3 for the first time in his Formula 1 career, came as no surprise to the Sauber team

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Door left open for 2014 New Jersey GP

By Jonathan Noble Saturday, September 21st 2013, 19:14 GMT

New Jersey has won a temporary reprieve for inclusion on the 2014 Formula 1 calendar, with a June 1 slot set to be left open when the FIA approves the provisional schedule next week

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Caterham extends Renault engine deal

By Jonathan Noble Sunday, September 22nd 2013, 08:44 GMT

Caterham has extended its Formula 1 engine partnership deal with Renault for the next three years

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Ecclestone bribery case delayed

Written By kolimtiga on Jumat, 20 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Friday, September 20th 2013, 10:53 GMT

German prosecutors have delayed until next year a decision on whether to try Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone on bribery charges, it was announced on Friday.

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Fernandes: teams 'screwed up' cost cuts

By Jonathan Noble Friday, September 20th 2013, 11:23 GMT

Formula 1 teams need to wake up and start working together to address much-needed cost cuts if the sport is to survive, reckons Caterham owner Tony Fernandes.

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Hamilton leads opening practice

By Matt Beer Friday, September 20th 2013, 11:30 GMT

Lewis Hamilton ended first practice for the Singapore Grand Prix atop the order in his Mercedes.

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Ferrari: Alonso, Raikkonen won't clash

Written By kolimtiga on Kamis, 19 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble and Pablo Elizalde Thursday, September 19th 2013, 10:44 GMT

Ferrari has laughed off suggestions that Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen will clash when they are Formula 1 team-mates in 2014

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Massa only interested in top seat

By Jonathan Noble and Pablo Elizalde Thursday, September 19th 2013, 10:58 GMT

Felipe Massa says he is not interested in being on the Formula 1 grid just to make up the numbers, insisting he wants a competitive car next year

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Hulkenberg: no grudge against Ferrari

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Thursday, September 19th 2013, 11:05 GMT

Nico Hulkenberg says he does not resent Ferrari for its decision to choose Kimi Raikkonen as Felipe Massa's replacement rather than him.

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Button says 2014 deal a formality

Written By kolimtiga on Rabu, 18 September 2013 | 19.03

By Dieter Rencken and Sam Tremayne Tuesday, September 17th 2013, 15:56 GMT

Jenson Button insists it is only a "matter of time" before he confirms his place on next year's Formula 1 grid with McLaren.

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Lotus in spotlight at F1's night race

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, September 18th 2013, 09:42 GMT

Lotus heads to this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix guaranteed to be hogging the spotlight.

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Sutil frustrated with 'joke' penalties

By Simon Strang and Sam Tremayne Wednesday, September 18th 2013, 10:08 GMT

Adrian Sutil believes Formula 1's stewards must be more consistent with penalties and avoid 'joke' decisions like Pastor Maldonado's drive-through at Spa.

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Sauber backs FIA cost cutting stance

Written By kolimtiga on Selasa, 17 September 2013 | 19.03

By Fatema Chowdhury and Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 17th 2013, 09:45 GMT

Sauber has backed FIA president Jean Todt's desire to get tough on cost cutting, even though it thinks moves should have been made earlier

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Ferrari: Raikkonen on a par with Lauda

Tuesday, September 17th 2013, 10:54 GMT

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says Kimi Raikkonen earned his return to the team because his Formula 1 comeback is on a par with three-time world champion Niki Lauda's.

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Ricciardo will thrive at RBR - Perez

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 16 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Monday, September 16th 2013, 10:13 GMT

Sergio Perez has tipped Daniel Ricciardo to thrive in the high-pressure environment at Red Bull in 2014

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Lotus signs Ferrari aero chief

Written By kolimtiga on Minggu, 15 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Saturday, September 14th 2013, 09:17 GMT

Lotus has moved to boost its technical department in the wake of recent departures by signing Ferrari's former chief aerodynamicist Nicolas Hennel

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Lotus signs Ferrari aero chief

Written By kolimtiga on Sabtu, 14 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Saturday, September 14th 2013, 09:17 GMT

Lotus has moved to boost its technical department in the wake of recent departures by signing Ferrari's former chief aerodynamicist Nicolas Hennel

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Ferrari signs de Beer from Lotus

Written By kolimtiga on Jumat, 13 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Friday, September 13th 2013, 10:07 GMT

Ferrari has further boosted its technical structure with the signing of Lotus' head of aerodynamics Derk de Beer.

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Massa told there is life after Ferrari

Friday, September 13th 2013, 10:45 GMT

Felipe Massa has been told by compatriot Rubens Barrichello not to be too upset that his Ferrari career is coming to an end, because there is life in Formula 1 after Maranello.

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Raikkonen now a better driver - Ferrari

Written By kolimtiga on Kamis, 12 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, September 11th 2013, 19:42 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen is returning to Ferrari a better driver than when he left at the end of 2009, reckons his new team boss Stefano Domenicali

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Maldonado hopes Venezuela lands F1 GP

By Edd Straw and Chloe Emmerson Thursday, September 12th 2013, 10:34 GMT

Pastor Maldonado believes a successful Mexican Grand Prix in 2014 can boost the hopes of a Formula 1 race being staged in Venezuela.

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Ex-Ferrari chief doubts Raikkonen

Thursday, September 12th 2013, 11:33 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen is not the right man for Ferrari, reckons its former sporting director Cesare Fiorio

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Massa reveals he is leaving Ferrari

Written By kolimtiga on Rabu, 11 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 10th 2013, 19:05 GMT

Felipe Massa has revealed that he will not be at Ferrari next season, with his departure leaving the way open for Kimi Raikkonen to rejoin the team.

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Massa can walk out of Ferrari proud

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 10th 2013, 19:44 GMT

Felipe Massa may not have done enough at Ferrari this season to keep his seat for 2014, but he can leave Maranello with his head held high.

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Silverstone agrees development deal

Wednesday, September 11th 2013, 10:12 GMT

Silverstone has announced a deal with property company MEPC to develop land around the British Grand Prix venue

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Alonso will accept Ferrari driver call

Written By kolimtiga on Selasa, 10 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 10th 2013, 09:38 GMT

Fernando Alonso insists that whoever Ferrari decides to pick as his team-mate for the 2014 Formula 1 season will be positive for him

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Ward attacks Todt over ethics

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 10th 2013, 10:12 GMT

FIA president Jean Todt has been accused of using the resources of the governing body to help his re-election campaign

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Lotus ready with 2014 plan B

By Edd Straw Tuesday, September 10th 2013, 10:40 GMT

While Lotus has focused on trying to keep hold of Kimi Raikkonen, inevitably team principal Eric Boullier has had to work on contingency plans to ensure it has the best line-up for 2014 if the 2007 world champion leaves.

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Ferrari admits driver decision not easy

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 09 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Monday, September 9th 2013, 08:50 GMT

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali says his outfit faces a difficult choice in deciding who will drive for it next year.

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Red Bull motivated by fan boos

By Jonathan Noble Monday, September 9th 2013, 09:01 GMT

Red Bull insists that jeering fans are a motivating force for the team rather than anything to be worried about.

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Ricciardo: starring at Monza was vital

By Edd Straw Monday, September 9th 2013, 10:40 GMT

Daniel Ricciardo believes it was important to claim a strong result in the Italian Grand Prix, his first race since being handed a Red Bull drive for 2014

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F1 drivers warned over second chicane

Written By kolimtiga on Minggu, 08 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Sunday, September 8th 2013, 10:41 GMT

Formula 1 drivers have been warned about rejoining the track too early if they miss their braking point for the second chicane at Monza.

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Massa has pre-race engine change

By Jonathan Noble Sunday, September 8th 2013, 10:54 GMT

Ferrari has elected to make a precautionary engine change on Felipe Massa's car ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

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New Pirelli F1 deal now immiment

By Jonathan Noble Sunday, September 8th 2013, 11:16 GMT

A new deal that will commit Pirelli to Formula 1 for the next five years will be signed off imminently, AUTOSPORT has learned, following successful talks between the company and the FIA ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.

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Vettel keeps Red Bull on top in FP3

Written By kolimtiga on Sabtu, 07 September 2013 | 19.03

By Matt Beer Saturday, September 7th 2013, 10:03 GMT

Sebastian Vettel kept his Red Bull out of Fernando Alonso's Ferrari's reach in final practice ahead of Italian Grand Prix qualifying.

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Hamilton leads opening Monza practice

Written By kolimtiga on Jumat, 06 September 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw Friday, September 6th 2013, 09:32 GMT

Lewis Hamilton topped the opening free practice session for the Italian Grand Prix.

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Ward publishes FIA presidential agenda

By Jonathan Noble Friday, September 6th 2013, 09:43 GMT

FIA presidential candidate David Ward has published his agenda ahead of the elections that take place later this year.

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Vettel favourite in Grand Prix Predictor

Friday, September 6th 2013, 10:01 GMT

World championship leader Sebastian Vettel begins the Italian Grand Prix as the clear race favourite according to players of the Castrol EDGE Grand Prix Predictor.

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Analysis: F1's 2014 juggling act

Written By kolimtiga on Kamis, 05 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, September 4th 2013, 10:47 GMT

Formula 1's leading drivers may only be thinking of victory and title hopes in Italy this weekend, but it is the looming preparations for 2014's rules that is becoming the biggest issue for their bosses

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Sauber won't retain Frijns for 2014

By Glenn Freeman Wednesday, September 4th 2013, 17:34 GMT

Sauber has told its Formula 1 reserve driver Robin Frijns that he will not be retained for next year

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Mexico on 21-race draft 2014 calendar

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, September 5th 2013, 10:08 GMT

Formula 1 is set for a 21-race calendar next year, including the return of Mexico but no New Jersey race, AUTOSPORT can reveal

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Mallya: pay drivers send "wrong signal"

Written By kolimtiga on Rabu, 04 September 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw Wednesday, September 4th 2013, 08:58 GMT

Force India team principal Vijay Mallya has warned that giving Formula 1 seats to pay drivers sends the "wrong signal"

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Analysis: F1's 2014 juggling act

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, September 4th 2013, 10:47 GMT

Formula 1's leading drivers may only be thinking of victory and title hopes in Italy this weekend, but it is the looming preparations for 2014's rules that is becoming the biggest issue for their bosses

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Mercedes revises low-drag package

Written By kolimtiga on Selasa, 03 September 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, September 3rd 2013, 10:37 GMT

Mercedes will run with a revised version of its low-drag package at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix as it bids to make up for its disappointing race pace in Belgium

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McLaren: Ricciardo must get support

By Edd Straw Tuesday, September 3rd 2013, 10:57 GMT

McLaren sporting director Sam Michael believes that Red Bull giving the right support will be the key to Daniel Ricciardo thriving in 2014

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Da Costa: pressure on to earn STR seat

By Glenn Freeman and Edd Straw Tuesday, September 3rd 2013, 11:55 GMT

Antonio Felix da Costa is sure that good results in the final Formula Renault 3.5 series rounds of the season are the key to securing a Formula 1 drive with Toro Rosso

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Italy preview quotes - Lotus

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 02 September 2013 | 19.03

Friday, August 30th 2013, 14:52 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen

You've achieved more wins at Spa than any other track, but at Monza you have none; time to rectify that?

It's true that I have never won in Italy. For one reason or another things just haven't worked out for me, but it doesn't mean I can't drive the track. Just because I have not won at a circuit in the past it doesn't mean that I won't win or get a good result there in the future. It is true that I have previously had some very competitive weekends there - once or twice I have been close to the win - but something has always gone wrong. Hopefully we will have a real chance to fight for that victory this time.

How do you feel about Monza as a venue?

It's a historical place with a unique design where we achieve very high speeds. It's a real challenge for everyone to be running so fast and a really good feeling in the car. It's the home of the Tifosi and there will be a lot of Finnish fans there too. The atmosphere is just out of reach for every other Grand Prix. It's great to go there with everything working well in your car and see how quickly you can go. It's the place where we go really, really fast.

What about the challenges of the circuit?

Monza always gives a great challenge. It's so different compared with the more modern circuits as the layout means the car needs to be set up differently. To go fast at Monza you need a car that is good aerodynamically, stable over the kerbs, and has a strong engine as we are using full throttle for most of the lap. I think we should be pretty good in those areas, but we won't know exactly how good until we get out on track.

How do you think Monza should suit the E21?

It's a unique circuit with the high speeds achieved there and everyone will be running the lowest level of downforce we see all year. Low downforce has not always been the best for our car, but the factory has been working hard to get more speed and stability for us with some changes to the car. Let's wait and see how the car goes on Friday morning and then we'll have a better idea of what can be achieved.

How do you feel about the DNF you experienced in Spa?

Obviously it was not the first time I've had to finish a race early, and most likely it won't be the last time either. That said, I'm here to race and I want to finish every time, so for sure what happened in Spa was not what we were looking for and not ideal for the championship.

What could you feel in the car?

There were some brake issues at the beginning of the race but we were managing them and it was going OK. We knew the brakes were hot and you could see the smoke, but I was still able to brake okay until a part failed and there was no way I could continue.

Was it a shame to see your unbroken records come to an end?

We knew the day would come. We had such a long period of time with the best reliability of all, so it was only natural that one day luck would go against us.

Romain Grosjean

How much are you looking forward to racing at Monza?

Very much. It's a race I wasn't allowed to contest last season and as a racing driver all you want to do is race, so I can't wait to take to the track for the first time in practice on Friday morning. It's a very historic venue; a beautiful circuit in a fantastic location and racing there is always great. It's a special feeling when you are blasting through the park along the Monza straights, and there are so many really enthusiastic fans there. I have to admit though, it's not only the racing I'm looking forward to as Italian cuisine is superb. I'll be visiting a couple of restaurants during my stay...

What are the challenges of the circuit?

For the designers, you need to have a car that's very slippery through the air. Then for the engineers, you have to make the correct decision on gearing to make the most of the slippery car and engine power along the straights. For the driver in the car, there are a couple of heavy braking areas where you are slowing from the highest speeds of the year, so you have to be careful to get your braking right otherwise you can overshoot the corner. You see that quite a few times over the weekend.

Any other considerations?

It can be quite hot there sometimes and it can be hard on the tyres. Considering that this is where we seem to have an advantage with our car, let's hope for both! You use the kerbs quite a bit, which looks good on the slow motion cameras but you certainly know about it in the car! Basically, it's a pretty great track.

What are your memories of this circuit?

I was on the podium last time I raced at Monza, which was in the GP2 Series in 2011. Wouldn't it be great to return to the podium this year? That's what we're trying for, of course, so let's see what happens.

You had a different strategy to your competitors in Spa; could there be a similar approach at Monza?

At Spa, considering where we were in the first half of the race, we had to attempt something a bit different as raw pace wasn't our strong point. Then, with the new tyres I felt that the grip was much higher than before, but I knew that it would be difficult to get the time back. We tried something different and you never know; had it rained in the middle of the race we could have been well-placed to take advantage. For Monza, we won't know what we will do until we've run in the practice sessions, checked all the data and then after qualifying – when we know our grid position – we'll decide the options for strategy. Even then it's not decided, as you have to adapt in the race. Let's see what happens.

You're P8 in the drivers' championship and have been scoring points consistently these last few races; that's a positive aspect?

Yes, Spa was the third grand prix in a row that I've been in the points which is good for the championship. There are races where we are fast and everything goes well like in Germany, then there are races when it isn't as easy like in Spa, so to be still scoring points when things are a little more tricky is positive. Let's hope Monza is positive.


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Dennis did not block Hamilton's exit

Monday, September 2nd 2013, 08:38 GMT

Lewis Hamilton F1 Mercedes 2013

McLaren executive chairman Ron Dennis says he did not try to stop Lewis Hamilton leaving for the Mercedes Formula 1 team last winter.

After a career with McLaren that began when it took him under his wing when he was karting and ultimately led to six F1 seasons together and the 2008 world championship, Hamilton jumped ship for Mercedes at the start of 2013.

Speaking in a team interview as part of McLaren's 50th anniversary celebrations, Dennis said he understood that Hamilton might need to move on as part of his 'maturing' process.

Hamilton's move to Mercedes: the full story

"I recently read a very nice quote from Lewis in which he said that, unlike other drivers who had joined McLaren once they'd already raced in F1, his apprenticeship with the team in his youth meant that he was a seed that had grown within McLaren, which I thought was an extremely eloquent way of putting it," said Dennis.

"Lewis knows that he's part of the McLaren family and that, like that seed, he's grown deep roots within our organisation.

"Last year I didn't seriously seek to prevent his efforts to explore new pastures with the Mercedes AMG F1 team - perhaps it was a necessary part of his maturation – but I'll always remember his time with us very fondly, just as I'm very proud of having been McLaren's CEO and team principal when he became world champion with us in 2008."

October 2012 - Hamilton had to spread his wings

Lewis Hamilton F1 Mercedes 2013

Dennis added that the effort McLaren had put into nurturing Hamilton before he reached F1 should not be underestimated. The Briton came close to winning the title in his rookie season in 2007.

"The fact that he adapted so quickly was not only a mark of his hunger and ability, but also a tribute to the quality of the education and support that McLaren had spent so many years providing for him," said Dennis.

"While it wouldn't be unfair to call Lewis 'an overnight sensation' in F1 – and many understandably did – we at McLaren know that it took many years of unseen hard work to make him one."

AUTOSPORT will be celebrating McLaren's 50th anniversary with a host of special features both in the magazine and online through the course of this week


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Alonso becomes cycling team owner

By Jonathan Noble Monday, September 2nd 2013, 11:35 GMT
Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso is to become a team owner in international cycling after agreeing to purchase the company that owns the Euskaltel Euskadi team.

The Spanish cycling squad had been set for closure after its main sponsor - the Basque telecommunications company Euskaltel – said it was pulling out of the sport because co-sponsors had failed to deliver expected funding.

But in a surprise move, Alonso has agreed to purchase the Basque Pro Cycling Team (BCPT) company that owns the licence to Euskaltel Euskadi. A deal is set to be signed imminently.

The move will secure the future of cycling's oldest team in the international peloton, although it has not been announced whether or not it will be renamed for 2014.

A statement issued by the team said: "Euskaltel wants to thank the double Formula 1 champion for reaching an agreement and would like to emphasise the respect, understanding and love that Fernando Alonso has shown for the Euskaltel Euskadi team, its professionals, its historical legacy and his hobby."

Alonso had generated interest among Formula 1 fans with a cryptic Tweet on Sunday referring to the imminent news of his cycling interest.

"I have important news coming these days ... Stay tuned here on Twitter and on the Web!!!" he wrote.

Spanish reports suggest that Alonso's team will focus its efforts around Samuel Sanchez, the 2008 Beijing Olympic road race gold medallist.


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Italy preview quotes - Caterham

Written By kolimtiga on Minggu, 01 September 2013 | 19.03

Friday, August 30th 2013, 14:45 GMT

Charles Pic: "Monza's a great place to race F1 cars. It's so quick, the atmosphere is amazing (even though it's almost only Ferrari supporters out there!) and it's a track that has a lot of history, some of which you can see in the old banking on the way out of the track to remind you what it used to be like. It's our last race in Europe this year and it would be good to finish the European season on a positive. We'd put in strong performances in the three practice sessions in Spa but we were unlucky, both with the call to the weighbridge in Q1 and the oil leak in the race so Monza gives us a chance to move straight on and put that bad luck behind us.

"I'm in the simulator at Leafield before we arrive in Monza, so we'll have a chance to try a few set-up options before we get to the track. We'll be running the low-downforce package for this race and the main focus will be on finding a setup that gives us maximum straight-line speed and a car that we can really attack the kerbs with. That's important for lap time, particularly in T3 and T7, as you need to be able to minimise the time in the corners by pushing the car over the kerbs, so having the right mechanical setup is crucial. We'll also be working a lot on braking stability - brake wear and cooling are both pretty manageable at Monza, but it's important to have a car that's behaving consistently in the braking zones as that's where you can make up, and lose, time."

Giedo van der Garde: "Our last European race of the season is Monza, another classic grand prix venue and a track where I've won in both Formula Renault 3.5 and in GP2. After the last couple of races I'll go to Monza feeling positive about the next race and the rest of the season. The whole team had a lot of praise for what we did in Spa, particularly taking advantage of the conditions on Saturday, and it's good to see people understanding that what we're doing now is exactly what we said we would do this year - learn, improve and deliver the results we want. Fourteenth in Hungary and both qualifying and the race in Spa show how the package is coming on and it's a good feeling for me and the whole team.

"Moving on to Monza - it's a track that could suit us in the fight with our nearest competitors. It's often hot and it's the quickest track of the year, one where we run very low-downforce settings and that should suit our car. Last year the team was pretty competitive and we'll aim to make sure we are again. If it's not hot and we have anything like the conditions we did in Spa then we've shown we can take advantage of unpredictable weather, and even though another P3 in Q1 might be unlikely, we still know we can be bold and aggressive when there's a chance to surprise a few people. Maybe our next chance will be Monza - if not I'm sure there will be other races this year when we can show what we can do."


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Italy preview quotes - Sauber

Friday, August 30th 2013, 12:41 GMT

Nico Hulkenberg: "Monza is a track with a lot of history and the only true high-speed circuit of the season. I still remember sealing my GP2 title there in 2009. After the race on Sunday morning I was the champion. Monza requires a low-downforce configuration, which can make the car quite tricky to drive when braking from 340 km/h down to speeds of about 60 km/h in the chicanes. It's a very nice race with a good atmosphere in the Parco di Monza where a lot of passionate Italian fans cheer on the Scuderia Ferrari. I enjoy driving there, as it's a simple layout but it's not as easy as it looks. There are some technical bits and chicanes and you really have to master the kerbs."

Esteban Gutierrez: "Monza is a great track, and very different to Spa. It's important to consider that. Coming from a track like Spa, we need to adapt to Monza in terms of driving style, strategy and set-up. It will be a crucial weekend, because stability in slow corners is important and, unfortunately, this is where we've been struggling. We have to focus on that and try to improve. My favourite part of the track is the Variante Ascari, a left-right-left combination. It's very quick, you have to get the right line, react quickly to the kerbs and the bumps, and it's fun. Our pace is good, but now we need to complement that with the right decisions. I have great memories of Monza, as I won the Formula BMW and GP3 titles there. I remember very well my pole position lap there in GP3, this point made the difference and I went on to win the championship, so it was very special."

Tom McCullough, head of track engineering: "Monza is a unique challenge for the drivers and engineers as the circuit efficiency requires our lowest drag configuration of the season. The track is well known for its long straights. The majority of the grip-limited time comes from medium-speed cornering and two lower-speed chicanes. The track is pretty bumpy in some areas and you need to be able to use the kerbs, so the ride quality is also an important factor. The track tends to favour strategies with less stops because of the low fuel effect and the time you lose in the pit lane. We have some further developments to be tested. Again, Pirelli has selected the medium and hard tyre compounds. Coming from Spa we are confident we can fight for points in this final European race."


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Italy preview quotes - Lotus

Friday, August 30th 2013, 14:52 GMT

Kimi Raikkonen

You've achieved more wins at Spa than any other track, but at Monza you have none; time to rectify that?

It's true that I have never won in Italy. For one reason or another things just haven't worked out for me, but it doesn't mean I can't drive the track. Just because I have not won at a circuit in the past it doesn't mean that I won't win or get a good result there in the future. It is true that I have previously had some very competitive weekends there - once or twice I have been close to the win - but something has always gone wrong. Hopefully we will have a real chance to fight for that victory this time.

How do you feel about Monza as a venue?

It's a historical place with a unique design where we achieve very high speeds. It's a real challenge for everyone to be running so fast and a really good feeling in the car. It's the home of the Tifosi and there will be a lot of Finnish fans there too. The atmosphere is just out of reach for every other Grand Prix. It's great to go there with everything working well in your car and see how quickly you can go. It's the place where we go really, really fast.

What about the challenges of the circuit?

Monza always gives a great challenge. It's so different compared with the more modern circuits as the layout means the car needs to be set up differently. To go fast at Monza you need a car that is good aerodynamically, stable over the kerbs, and has a strong engine as we are using full throttle for most of the lap. I think we should be pretty good in those areas, but we won't know exactly how good until we get out on track.

How do you think Monza should suit the E21?

It's a unique circuit with the high speeds achieved there and everyone will be running the lowest level of downforce we see all year. Low downforce has not always been the best for our car, but the factory has been working hard to get more speed and stability for us with some changes to the car. Let's wait and see how the car goes on Friday morning and then we'll have a better idea of what can be achieved.

How do you feel about the DNF you experienced in Spa?

Obviously it was not the first time I've had to finish a race early, and most likely it won't be the last time either. That said, I'm here to race and I want to finish every time, so for sure what happened in Spa was not what we were looking for and not ideal for the championship.

What could you feel in the car?

There were some brake issues at the beginning of the race but we were managing them and it was going OK. We knew the brakes were hot and you could see the smoke, but I was still able to brake okay until a part failed and there was no way I could continue.

Was it a shame to see your unbroken records come to an end?

We knew the day would come. We had such a long period of time with the best reliability of all, so it was only natural that one day luck would go against us.

Romain Grosjean

How much are you looking forward to racing at Monza?

Very much. It's a race I wasn't allowed to contest last season and as a racing driver all you want to do is race, so I can't wait to take to the track for the first time in practice on Friday morning. It's a very historic venue; a beautiful circuit in a fantastic location and racing there is always great. It's a special feeling when you are blasting through the park along the Monza straights, and there are so many really enthusiastic fans there. I have to admit though, it's not only the racing I'm looking forward to as Italian cuisine is superb. I'll be visiting a couple of restaurants during my stay...

What are the challenges of the circuit?

For the designers, you need to have a car that's very slippery through the air. Then for the engineers, you have to make the correct decision on gearing to make the most of the slippery car and engine power along the straights. For the driver in the car, there are a couple of heavy braking areas where you are slowing from the highest speeds of the year, so you have to be careful to get your braking right otherwise you can overshoot the corner. You see that quite a few times over the weekend.

Any other considerations?

It can be quite hot there sometimes and it can be hard on the tyres. Considering that this is where we seem to have an advantage with our car, let's hope for both! You use the kerbs quite a bit, which looks good on the slow motion cameras but you certainly know about it in the car! Basically, it's a pretty great track.

What are your memories of this circuit?

I was on the podium last time I raced at Monza, which was in the GP2 Series in 2011. Wouldn't it be great to return to the podium this year? That's what we're trying for, of course, so let's see what happens.

You had a different strategy to your competitors in Spa; could there be a similar approach at Monza?

At Spa, considering where we were in the first half of the race, we had to attempt something a bit different as raw pace wasn't our strong point. Then, with the new tyres I felt that the grip was much higher than before, but I knew that it would be difficult to get the time back. We tried something different and you never know; had it rained in the middle of the race we could have been well-placed to take advantage. For Monza, we won't know what we will do until we've run in the practice sessions, checked all the data and then after qualifying – when we know our grid position – we'll decide the options for strategy. Even then it's not decided, as you have to adapt in the race. Let's see what happens.

You're P8 in the drivers' championship and have been scoring points consistently these last few races; that's a positive aspect?

Yes, Spa was the third grand prix in a row that I've been in the points which is good for the championship. There are races where we are fast and everything goes well like in Germany, then there are races when it isn't as easy like in Spa, so to be still scoring points when things are a little more tricky is positive. Let's hope Monza is positive.


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