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Schumacher's condition improves

Written By kolimtiga on Selasa, 31 Desember 2013 | 19.03

Tuesday, December 31st 2013, 10:35 GMT

Michael Schumacher, 2012

Michael Schumacher's condition has shown a slight improvement, but the seven times Formula 1 world champion remains in an induced coma in a critical condition.

Schumacher underwent a second operation overnight to remove another haematoma, which has helped to reduce the inter-cranial pressure he sustained in a skiing accident on Sunday.

The second procedure took place at 10pm on Monday night after examinations revealed an unexpected improvement in the 44-year-old's condition.

This allowed the medical team in the Grenoble hospital to access a large haematoma on the left side of his brain.

Dr Emmanual Gay said: "There was one haematoma that was larger and more accessible, so we were able to get rid of it without any risk.

"Thanks to that we were better able to control inter-cranial pressure. There's still a lot of haemorrhaging."

The medical team said that there remained a number of lesions on Schumacher's brain and that it is still impossible to make any prognosis about his future recovery.

They confirmed that Schumacher will remain in a coma for as long as is necessary, but that he is in a more stable condition than had been the case during the previous 24 hours.

"We have a strategy to correct a number of anomalies that continue and we want to give ourself some time during this phase of stability," said Professor Jean-Francois Payen.

"There are some important matters we need to think about for the future."

Schumacher's family were consulted before the second operation and remain by his bedside.


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Ski helmet protected Schumacher

By Jonathan Noble Monday, December 30th 2013, 11:04 GMT

Michael Schumacher, 2012Michael Schumacher would not have made it to hospital after his skiing accident if he had not been wearing a helmet, doctors have revealed.

The seven-time world champion remains in a critical condition in a French hospital after hitting his head during a fall on Sunday.

Although he has suffered severe injuries, the medical team looking after the German said during a press conference on Monday that the incident would likely have been fatal if he had not worn head protection.

Professor Jean-Francois Payen from the Grenoble hospital said: "We believe that taking into consideration the very violent shock, his helmet did protect him of course.

"Somebody having this kind of accident without the helmet would not have got to here."

Payen added that judging by the extent of the injuries that Schumacher suffered, it was clear his impact with rocks had not been at slow speed.

"Taking into consideration what we have observed, that despite a helmet he arrived with lesions that were quite severe, the shock must have taken place at high speed."

Professor Stephan Chabardes said that the injuries suggested that Schumacher had hit the rocks with the right hand side of his head.

"I did tell you there were a number of serious lesions, but I am not going to tell you any details," he said.

"The impact was on the right side - he fell on his side.

"At the time of the accident he was agitated, but not responding to questions.

"He did not have a normal neurological reaction."


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Lauda: Reliability key to 2014 title

By Jonathan Noble and Scott Mitchell Monday, December 30th 2013, 13:30 GMT

Triple world champion Niki Lauda says it will be reliability and not speed that will decide the 2014 Formula 1 title battle.

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Schumacher in critical condition

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 30 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Sunday, December 29th 2013, 22:20 GMT

Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher is in a critical condition in a French hospital as a result of the head injury that he suffered in a skiing accident on Sunday.

A statement issued by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Grenoble on Sunday evening confirmed that Schumacher's injuries were very serious and that he had undergone emergency surgery.

It described Schumacher's condition as critical and said he was in a coma.

The statement added that Schumacher had suffered from a "head trauma with coma, which required immediate neurosurgical treatment."

The seven-time Formula 1 world champion fell while skiing in the French Alps and hit his head on a rock.

His injuries were sustained while skiing between two of the Meribel resort's toughest pistes.

Medical personnel attended to the 44-year-old, who was wearing a helmet, within minutes and he was airlifted to the nearby Moutiers hospital less than 15 minutes after the accident.

He was later transferred to the Grenoble hospital, which specialises in brain injuries.


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Schumacher injuries extremely serious

By Jonathan Noble Monday, December 30th 2013, 10:39 GMT

Michael SchumacherMichael Schumacher remains in an induced coma and his critical condition has been described by doctors as 'extremely serious' following his skiing accident on Sunday.

The seven-time world champion suffered a severe head injury after hitting his head on a rock, and is currently undergoing treatment in a hospital in Grenoble.

During a press conference on Monday morning, the doctors looking after Schumacher made it clear just how serious Schumacher's injuries were, and said it was too early to offer a prognosis.

Professor Jean-Francois Payen said: "I would say that this accident was particularly serious and was dealt with immediately at our hospital.

"He was immediately operated on after a brain scan and afterwards his condition is critical.

"As far as cerebral care [is concerned], all the recommended treatments have been introduced, but for the moment we are not able to express ourselves with regard to Michael Schumacher's future.

"He is in a critical condition and his condition is said to be extremely serious. He is in intensive care."

The medical team confirmed that Schumacher was being kept in an induced coma to help his chances of recovery, having being operated on after it was found he had suffered cerebral contusion and edema. He has also suffered lesions to his brain.

The severity of Schumacher's injuries and his current condition means doctors are unable to make any predictions about whether or not the German will be able to make a full recovery.

Payen added: "We are currently not able to talk about after effects. We are talking about treatments and working hour-by-hour.

"We are going to try to gain time, and try to give ourselves some time. The treatments that are going to be introduced, we know what we are hoping for from these treatments.

"But currently I am not able to give you any more information, and cannot tell you what direction we are going in or what prognosis we are going to have."

Doctors do believe that Schumacher's fitness should help his chances of recovering though.


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Ski helmet protected Schumacher

By Jonathan Noble Monday, December 30th 2013, 11:04 GMT

Michael Schumacher, 2012Michael Schumacher would not have made it to hospital after his skiing accident if he had not been wearing a helmet, doctors have revealed.

The seven-time world champion remains in a critical condition in a French hospital after hitting his head during a fall on Sunday.

Although he has suffered severe injuries, the medical team looking after the German said during a press conference on Monday that the incident would likely have been fatal if he had not worn head protection.

Professor Jean-Francois Payen from the Grenoble hospital said: "We believe that taking into consideration the very violent shock, his helmet did protect him of course.

"Somebody having this kind of accident without the helmet would not have got to here."

Payen added that judging by the extent of the injuries that Schumacher suffered, it was clear his impact with rocks had not been at slow speed.

"Taking into consideration what we have observed, that despite a helmet he arrived with lesions that were quite severe, the shock must have taken place at high speed."

Professor Stephan Chabardes said that the injuries suggested that Schumacher had hit the rocks with the right hand side of his head.

"I did tell you there were a number of serious lesions, but I am not going to tell you any details," he said.

"The impact was on the right side - he fell on his side.

"At the time of the accident he was agitated, but not responding to questions.

"He did not have a normal neurological reaction."


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Force India 'can break top five'

Written By kolimtiga on Minggu, 29 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw Sunday, December 29th 2013, 10:21 GMT

Force India can break into the top five of Formula 1's constructors' championship in 2014, according to deputy team principal Bob Fernley

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Newey: tyre change helped Red Bull

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Saturday, December 28th 2013, 13:32 GMT

Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey admits that the 2013 Formula 1 season fell into his team's hands after Pirelli's mid-season tyre change.

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Prost: F1 needed 2014 engine change

By Jonathan Noble and Sam Tremayne Sunday, December 29th 2013, 11:36 GMT

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost believes the sport's major 2014 engine changes will restore a fundamental element of competition to grand prix racing

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Ferrari: group governance F1's future

Written By kolimtiga on Sabtu, 28 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Friday, December 27th 2013, 17:33 GMT

Formula 1's owners should prepare for a totally new way of running the sport after commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone steps down from his role, reckons Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo

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Ricciardo: '14 ideal time to fight Vettel

By Edd Straw and Matt Beer Friday, December 27th 2013, 15:43 GMT

Daniel Ricciardo believes Formula 1's major rule change for 2014 makes it the ideal time to take on Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull

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McLaren woes caused by 2012 panic

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Saturday, December 28th 2013, 11:33 GMT

McLaren's poor 2013 Formula 1 season was a result of an unnecessary panic during a fallow period in mid-2012, according to team boss Martin Whitmarsh.

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Williams thrilled with Mercedes

Written By kolimtiga on Jumat, 27 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw and Glenn Freeman Thursday, December 26th 2013, 22:21 GMT

Mercedes has exceeded Williams's expectations in the early stages of their relationship, according to deputy team principal Claire Williams

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Yas Marina chief to work on Russian GP

By Aleksander Kabanovsky and Matt Beer Thursday, December 26th 2013, 14:48 GMT

Russian Grand Prix organisers have recruited Richard Cregan, chief executive of Abu Dhabi Formula 1 venue Yas Marina, to work on the inaugural Sochi race

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Caterham: easier cars limit points hopes

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Friday, December 27th 2013, 10:39 GMT

Caterham boss Cyril Abiteboul reckons scoring points in Formula 1 has become harder than ever because the cars are now easier to drive

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Ricciardo 'will surprise' at Red Bull

Written By kolimtiga on Kamis, 26 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw and Ben Anderson Tuesday, December 24th 2013, 14:34 GMT

Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Daniel Ricciardo will surprise people with his performances when he partners four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel at the team next season

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Montezemolo: F1 simulators are a joke

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, December 25th 2013, 12:50 GMT

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has slammed Formula 1's reliance on simulators as a 'joke'

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Vettel hopes '14 rules don't split pack

By Jonathan Noble and Glenn Freeman Thursday, December 26th 2013, 12:03 GMT

Sebastian Vettel hopes that Formula 1's new regulations for 2014 do not spread the field out compared to recent years

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Sutil: small teams can shock in 2014

Written By kolimtiga on Rabu, 25 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Glenn Freeman Tuesday, December 24th 2013, 12:47 GMT

New Sauber signing Adrian Sutil believes that Formula 1's rule changes for 2014 will give smaller teams the chance to achieve "exceptional results" at the start of next season

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Ferrari expects Alonso to stay

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, December 24th 2013, 10:49 GMT

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo insists he has no worries about Fernando Alonso's long-term commitment to Ferrari despite an ongoing push by McLaren to lure him away

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Ricciardo 'will surprise' at Red Bull

By Edd Straw and Ben Anderson Tuesday, December 24th 2013, 14:34 GMT

Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Daniel Ricciardo will surprise people with his performances when he partners four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel at the team next season

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Ferrari expects Alonso to stay

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, December 24th 2013, 10:49 GMT

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo insists he has no worries about Fernando Alonso's long-term commitment to Ferrari despite an ongoing push by McLaren to lure him away

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Sutil: small teams can shock in 2014

By Glenn Freeman Tuesday, December 24th 2013, 12:47 GMT

New Sauber signing Adrian Sutil believes that Formula 1's rule changes for 2014 will give smaller teams the chance to achieve "exceptional results" at the start of next season

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Ricciardo 'will surprise' at Red Bull

By Edd Straw and Ben Anderson Tuesday, December 24th 2013, 14:34 GMT

Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Daniel Ricciardo will surprise people with his performances when he partners four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel at the team next season

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McLaren 'needed a kick up the pants'

Written By kolimtiga on Selasa, 24 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble and Ben Anderson Monday, December 23rd 2013, 17:30 GMT

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says his team needed the "kick up the pants" of a poor season in order to better prepare for its 2014 campaign

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Hamilton: New rules can topple Red Bull

By Edd Straw and Kevin Turner Monday, December 23rd 2013, 12:27 GMT

Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1's new regulations provide the best opportunity to end Red Bull's run of success

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Ferrari expects Alonso to stay

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, December 24th 2013, 10:49 GMT

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo insists he has no worries about Fernando Alonso's long-term commitment to Ferrari despite an ongoing push by McLaren to lure him away

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Pirelli hurt by Red Bull criticism

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 23 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble and Pablo Elizalde Sunday, December 22nd 2013, 10:15 GMT

Pirelli's motorsport boss Paul Hembery admits the Italian manufacturer was hurt by Red Bull's criticism of its tyres during the 2013 Formula 1 season.

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Mercedes 'in good shape' for 2014

By Jonathan Noble and Kevin Turner Sunday, December 22nd 2013, 12:30 GMT

Outgoing Mercedes boss Ross Brawn believes the squad is well placed to make a strong start with Formula 1's new regulations in 2014.

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Lopez: Lotus deserves more respect

By Jonathan Noble and Ben Anderson Monday, December 23rd 2013, 10:03 GMT

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez says his team deserves more respect for its results in Formula 1 this year, while not being fairly treated financially by the sport

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Sirotkin lands Sauber test driver role

Written By kolimtiga on Sabtu, 21 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw Saturday, December 21st 2013, 04:02 GMT

Sergey Sirotkin has been appointed Sauber's test driver for the 2014 Formula 1 season.

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Analysis: Gutierrez deserves chance

By Edd Straw Saturday, December 21st 2013, 09:18 GMT

The bare statistics of Esteban Gutierrez's rookie season are unimpressive. One points finish, for seventh in the Japanese Grand Prix, compared to team-mate Nico Hulkenberg's points haul of 51 is clearly not good enough

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Vettel: Top teams will still lead way

By Edd Straw Saturday, December 21st 2013, 11:40 GMT

Sebastian Vettel does not expect the major regulation changes in 2014 to shake up the competitive order dramatically

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Ferrari adamant 2014 engine on target

Written By kolimtiga on Jumat, 20 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble Friday, December 20th 2013, 10:06 GMT

Ferrari is adamant it is on track with its engine preparations for the 2014 Formula 1 season, despite recent suggestions that it could be behind its manufacturer rivals

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Tyre marbles 'improved' after test

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

Ferrari says it has seen encouraging signs of progress from Pirelli during this week's Formula 1 tyre test in Bahrain

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UK F1 broadcasters reveal 2014 plans

Friday, December 20th 2013, 11:36 GMT

UK Formula 1 television broadcasters Sky Sports F1 and the BBC have announced their coverage split for the 2014 season

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Mallya: Formula 1 cost cap can work

Written By kolimtiga on Kamis, 19 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Sam Tremayne Wednesday, December 18th 2013, 17:01 GMT

Force India team principal Vijay Mallya believes Formula 1 can make a budget cap work from 2015 despite the failure of previous cost control attempts.

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Red Bull tech duo leave for Mercedes

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, December 19th 2013, 09:08 GMT

Red Bull has lost two more of its senior technical staff with Mercedes poised to confirm imminently that it has signed key figures Mark Ellis and Giles Wood

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Mercedes ends test after tyre blowout

By Edd Straw Thursday, December 19th 2013, 11:04 GMT

Mercedes' running at this week's Bahrain Formula 1 tyre test has been brought to an end by damage sustained when Nico Rosberg suffered a blowout at 320km/h

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Bottas expects to learn from Massa

By Edd Straw Wednesday, December 18th 2013, 13:28 GMT

Valtteri Bottas expects to learn a lot from new Williams Formula 1 team-mate Felipe Massa in 2014.

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Mallya: Formula 1 cost cap can work

By Sam Tremayne Wednesday, December 18th 2013, 17:01 GMT

Force India team principal Vijay Mallya believes Formula 1 can make a budget cap work from 2015 despite the failure of previous cost control attempts.

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Mercedes snatches Red Bull tech duo

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, December 19th 2013, 09:08 GMT

Red Bull has lost two more of its senior technical staff with Mercedes poised to confirm imminently that it has signed key figures Mark Ellis and Giles Wood

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Caterham: 2012 effort cost us

Written By kolimtiga on Rabu, 18 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Tuesday, December 17th 2013, 17:04 GMT

Caterham fell behind Marussia in the 2013 Formula 1 season because it overstretched itself a year earlier, reckons team boss Cyril Abiteboul.

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Raikkonen engineer confirmed

By Edd Straw Tuesday, December 17th 2013, 20:31 GMT

Ferrari has confirmed that Antonio Spagnolo will be Kimi Raikkonen's race engineer during the 2014 Formula 1 season.

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Newey warns F1 risks stagnation

By Edd Straw and Matt Beer Wednesday, December 18th 2013, 11:11 GMT

Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey says Formula 1 is at risk of stagnating if it continues to tighten its regulations

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Rosberg Mercedes' only Bahrain driver

Written By kolimtiga on Selasa, 17 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Pablo Elizalde Monday, December 16th 2013, 13:37 GMT

Nico Rosberg will be the only man in charge of carrying out driving duties for the Mercedes team during the upcoming tyre test in Bahrain

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Horner: budget won't limit Renault

By Edd Straw and Pablo Elizalde Monday, December 16th 2013, 15:23 GMT

Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes Renault will deliver a competitive Formula 1 engine next year, despite not having the highest budget among suppliers

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Mercedes 'over-managed' tyre problems

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Tuesday, December 17th 2013, 10:04 GMT

Mercedes lost ground in the second half of the 2013 Formula 1 season because it over-reacted to its early tyre degradation problems, reckons team boss Toto Wolff.

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Button: first 2014 test will be hilarious

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 16 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Monday, December 16th 2013, 09:12 GMT

Jenson Button believes the drivers' first on-track taste of the 2014 Formula 1 cars will be "hilarious"

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Analysis: how F1 crash tests work

By Craig Scarborough Monday, December 16th 2013, 11:05 GMT

With only six weeks until the first pre-season test of 2014, Formula 1 teams are working through the mandatory crash tests.

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Ricciardo: I'll be different to Webber

By Edd Straw and Matt Beer Monday, December 16th 2013, 11:20 GMT

Daniel Ricciardo says he is not worried by his predecessor and compatriot Mark Webber's sometimes difficult relationship with the Red Bull Formula 1 team.

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Brawn excited by 'extreme' 2014 rules

Written By kolimtiga on Minggu, 15 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw and Matt Beer Sunday, December 15th 2013, 10:49 GMT

Outgoing Mercedes boss Ross Brawn says Formula 1's "extreme" 2014 rule changes are as big an opportunity as the 1994 and 2009 seasons that his teams dominated

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Sauber boss says F1 is 'flawed'

By Jonathan Noble and Sam Tremayne Saturday, December 14th 2013, 14:59 GMT

Formula 1's current financial structure is "terribly flawed" and undermines its sporting credibility, according to Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn

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Alonso pleased with Ferrari progress

By Edd Straw Sunday, December 15th 2013, 11:31 GMT

Fernando Alonso was pleased with the progress made during his first experience of the 2014 Ferrari after trying it in the simulator

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Sutil moves to Sauber for 2014

Written By kolimtiga on Sabtu, 14 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Matt Beer Friday, December 13th 2013, 14:40 GMT

Adrian Sutil has completed a deal to join Sauber for the 2014 Formula 1 season.

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Caterham chassis passes crash tests

By Pablo Elizalde Friday, December 13th 2013, 12:31 GMT

Caterham has become the second Formula 1 team to announce its 2014 chassis has been homologated after passing mandatory crash tests

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Fry: Allison will boost Ferrari

By Jonathan Noble and Pablo Elizalde Saturday, December 14th 2013, 10:09 GMT

Ferrari technical director Pat Fry says the arrival of James Allison will be a huge boost for the Italian squad's 2014 Formula 1 prospects

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Kvyat, Vergne to test in Bahrain

Written By kolimtiga on Jumat, 13 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Pablo Elizalde Friday, December 13th 2013, 10:03 GMT

The Toro Rosso team will use its 2014 race drivers Jean-Eric Vergne and Daniil Kvyat in the upcoming Formula 1 tyre test in Bahrain

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Williams: Symonds already impressing

By Edd Straw and Pablo Elizalde Friday, December 13th 2013, 10:53 GMT

Williams has been impressed with the work done by Pat Symonds since the Briton joined the team earlier this year, according to deputy team boss Claire Williams

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Analysis: F1's new aero restrictions

By Craig Scarborough Friday, December 13th 2013, 10:59 GMT

Windtunnel and CFD work are heavily restricted in the 2014 Formula 1 sporting regulations, which were published this week.

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F1 bosses vote Vettel as best driver

Written By kolimtiga on Kamis, 12 Desember 2013 | 19.04

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, December 12th 2013, 10:17 GMT

Sebastian Vettel has been voted the clear winner in AUTOSPORT's annual Team Principals' Top 10 Drivers poll.

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FIA seeking 12th F1 team for 2015

By Edd Straw Thursday, December 12th 2013, 09:34 GMT

The FIA has invited prospective new F1 teams to express their interest in joining the category from 2015/2016 until the end of the 2020.

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Red Bull to use Buemi in Bahrain test

By Edd Straw Thursday, December 12th 2013, 11:02 GMT

Sebastien Buemi will drive for Red Bull for all three days of next week's Pirelli tyre test in Bahrain, AUTOSPORT can reveal.

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Lotus counting on ideas not resources

Written By kolimtiga on Senin, 09 Desember 2013 | 19.03

By Edd Straw and Matt Beer Monday, December 9th 2013, 09:29 GMT

Lotus boss Eric Boullier is confident his team's lack of resources relative to the biggest teams has not hampered its preparations for Formula 1's major 2014 rule changes

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Gutierrez surprised Hulkenberg ignored

By Edd Straw and Matt Beer Sunday, December 8th 2013, 13:21 GMT

Esteban Gutierrez has admitted he was surprised his 2013 Sauber team-mate Nico Hulkenberg was not picked up by a top Formula 1 squad

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Williams adds new aero recruits

By Pablo Elizalde Monday, December 9th 2013, 10:29 GMT

The Williams Formula 1 team has announced it has strengthened its aerodynamics department with the arrival of two new recruits from Lotus and Red Bull

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Vettel officially crowned by FIA

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Saturday, December 7th 2013, 07:08 GMT

Sebastian Vettel was officially crowned Formula 1 world champion for a fourth time at the FIA's prizegiving gala in Paris on Friday night

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Ferrari: campaign went awry in Canada

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Saturday, December 7th 2013, 10:41 GMT

Ferrari technical chief Pat Fry believes it was the upgrade that the team brought for the Canadian Grand Prix that sent its 2013 Formula 1 title bid off course

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Ricciardo: I'm not just a one-lap ace

By Edd Straw and Matt Beer Saturday, December 7th 2013, 16:10 GMT

Daniel Ricciardo is certain he can prove he is not just a one-lap specialist when he drives for Red Bull in the 2014 Formula 1 season

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Pirelli determined to reduce marbles

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By Edd Straw and Pablo Elizalde Friday, December 6th 2013, 16:26 GMT

Pirelli says it will try to reduce the marbles produced by its tyres in the 2014 Formula 1 season following suggestions from drivers

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Vettel officially crowned by FIA

Saturday, December 7th 2013, 07:08 GMT

Sebastian Vettel was officially crowned Formula 1 world champion for a fourth time at the FIA's prizegiving gala in Paris on Friday night

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Ferrari: campaign went awry in Canada

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Saturday, December 7th 2013, 10:41 GMT

Ferrari technical chief Pat Fry believes it was the upgrade that the team brought for the Canadian Grand Prix that sent its 2013 Formula 1 title bid off course

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Magnussen: Hamilton record inspiring

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By Pablo Elizalde Friday, December 6th 2013, 10:49 GMT

Kevin Magnussen says the precedent set by Lewis Hamilton in his rookie season with McLaren does not put extra pressure on his Formula 1 racing debut with the team

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Brawn: mandatory pitstops wrong for F1

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer Friday, December 6th 2013, 10:19 GMT

Outgoing Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn says mandating two pitstops per grand prix would be wrong for Formula 1.

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Todt officially re-elected by FIA

By Pablo Elizalde Friday, December 6th 2013, 11:17 GMT

Jean Todt has been officially re-elected for a second term as FIA president following the annual general assembly in Paris

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Comment: will New Jersey ever happen?

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By Edd Straw Wednesday, December 4th 2013, 16:34 GMT

Comment: will New Jersey Formula 1 Grand Prix ever happen?

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Sauber: late revival won't hurt 2014

By Edd Straw and Matt Beer Wednesday, December 4th 2013, 17:18 GMT

Sauber does not believe its strong end to the 2013 Formula 1 season cost it any ground in 2014 preparations

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McLaren tips Mercedes as '14 favourite

By Jonathan Noble and Pablo Elizalde Thursday, December 5th 2013, 11:21 GMT

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh believes Mercedes will be the team to beat when Formula 1's new regulations begin in 2014

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Red Bull: Webber fast enough to stay on

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By Edd Straw Wednesday, December 4th 2013, 11:42 GMT

Mark Webber could have continued to perform at a high level in Formula 1 had he chosen to stay on, according to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner

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Vettel quizzed Todt over donut rules

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, December 3rd 2013, 16:58 GMT

Sebastian Vettel has revealed that he spoke to FIA president Jean Todt to clear up why he was punished for performing donuts after the Indian Grand Prix

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Hulkenberg: Force India no stop-gap

By Sam Tremayne Tuesday, December 3rd 2013, 18:05 GMT

Nico Hulkenberg insists Force India is not a stop gap option for his Formula 1 career.

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New F1 rules leave Newey anxious

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By Jonathan Noble Monday, December 2nd 2013, 10:21 GMT

Red Bull design genius Adrian Newey admits the world champion team is heading into the 2014 Formula 1 season with trepidation because of the complexity of the new rules.

Although the outfit proved dominant in the second half of this year, the all-new regulations coming for next season mean that there is a more level playing field among teams.

And the scale of the challenge of incorporating the new V6 turbo engines into all-new cars has left Newey and his team bracing themselves for a tough build-up to the next campaign.

"I think from our perspective it is somewhere between mild panic and crisis management," joked Newey on stage at the AUTOSPORT Awards, after Red Bull's RB9 was voted International Racing Car of the Year.

"Next year's regulations are a huge change. It is a very complicated powertrain, and for many teams including ourselves it really is a big challenge.

"Reliability could be a big issue, and it is far from clear how the three engine manufacturers will perform compared to each other. We have got the aerodynamic changes too.

"So it really is a complete clean start unfortunately. We would have been quite happy to stay with the [old] regulations as it turned out."

Newey is no stranger to pushing things as late as he can with new cars, to maximise development time, but reckons his team is really up against it this year.

When asked how he was currently feeling about the 2014 preparation, he said: "I think with some trepidation as I have said.

"The engine regulation changes are a big challenge for everybody, and how that will pan out who knows?

"At the moment we all feel it is going to be remarkably different and we are about six months off being prepared for the start of the season.

"But that is the nature of F1 and somehow or other it always seems to be alright on the night. Let's see."


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Vettel: F1 cannot lose thrill factor

By Jonathan Noble Monday, December 2nd 2013, 09:52 GMT
Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel hopes that Formula 1 does not lose any of its thrill factor next season when it switches to turbo V6 engines.

Ahead of perhaps the most radical rule change in F1 history, there have been concerns that the new smaller power-units coming for 2014 may not be as loud or as exciting to drive as the current V8s.

Vettel has echoed those worries and is keeping his fingers crossed that the intensity of F1 remains intact for both fans and drivers.

"I am a bit sad because my first test in F1 was in a V10," said Vettel, speaking on stage at the AUTOSPORT Awards, where he won the International Racing Driver accolade for a fourth straight year.

"I remember that test, and then we went to a V8 a year afterwards. When I had my second go in an F1 car I could tell the difference.

"I just hope that we are not going down from a power point of view. We will lose the revs which I think is a shame - because it is a new direction that we go into and a new technology.

"I also still remember the first time I went to see F1 was in 1992, it was raining and only free practice in Hockenheim. The cars were only coming out for installation laps, and just to hear the sound of the car coming around, to feel it in the ground; they are the first memories I have.

"I just hope in the future we will not lose this excitement. I think the cars need to smell, the cars need to be loud, it needs to give you something that you don't forget."

F1 teams are heading into uncharted territory with the new regulations, and Vettel admits that he can make no predictions about how he and Red Bull will fare next year.

"I think it is very difficult to know," he said. "Every team and every engine manufacturer probably has an idea of how it should turn out, but it is a surprise at this stage.

"Next year getting the cars on the track for the first time will be very interesting and then we see how many engines blow up or not."

VETTEL'S F1 V10 TEST

Sebastian Vettel, Williams test, 2005

The maiden F1 test in a V10 car Vettel reminisced about at the AUTOSPORT Awards came in a BMW-powered Williams in September 2005.

The outing was a reward for his utter domination of the previous year's German Formula BMW championship.

The then-18-year-old's running was delayed after Nico Rosberg - then Williams's test driver - had an engine failure in the car in the morning.

But Vettel still managed 25 laps, ending up 3.4 seconds off the pace of race driver Mark Webber.

"It was an unbelievable experience," said Vettel at the time. "The brakes, the g-forces and the power of the engine are beyond description."


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Brawn exit leaves 'big hole' at Mercedes

By Jonathan Noble Monday, December 2nd 2013, 11:57 GMT
Ross Brawn

Niki Lauda has admitted that Ross Brawn's departure from the Mercedes Formula 1 team has left a big hole that new chiefs Toto Wolff and Paddy Lowe must fill quickly.

Wolff and Lowe will be in charge of Mercedes from the start of next season following Brawn's decision to step away from the outfit at the end of this year.

Lauda, who is a non-executive director of Mercedes, tried to convince Brawn to stay but in the end could not win him over.

Speaking at the AUTOSPORT Awards after receiving a Gregor Grant trophy for his lifetime achievements in motor racing, Lauda said that losing Brawn meant the pressure was now on the new structure to step up.

"Ross was certainly the mastermind of the whole team - and when he goes fishing the new people have to fill a big hole," he told AUTOSPORT.

"So Paddy and Toto have to do a real good job to continue what Ross has started, especially this year, where he came from with the team being fifth to now second. The air at the top gets thinner and thinner."

When asked if he believed Wolff and Lowe had the qualities needed to do the job that was required now, Lauda said: "Yes. They have to. And they will.

"Paddy with his technical background is ideal for the team, as well as Toto from the commercial side. They have the potential and I forced them to do it."

Lauda also said that he was encouraged that Brawn had agreed not to totally sever his ties with the outfit and that he could be called for advice going forward.

"I have a very good relationship with him," said Lauda. "I am in constant contact with him.

"I hope he doesn't go too long fishing in the beginning and I cannot call him for some advice. He is, let's say, leaving in good spirits with me personally.

"But the new guys are now in charge and they have to show what they can do."


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Mercedes gives Jaafar evaluation test

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By Glenn Freeman Saturday, November 30th 2013, 11:12 GMT

Jazeman Jaafar, Mercedes F1 testMalaysian single-seater racer Jazeman Jaafar completed an evaluation test with the Mercedes Formula 1 team at Silverstone on Friday.

The 21-year-old, who finished 17th in Formula Renault 3.5 this year with Carlin, took part in the test due to his backing from the Petronas Talent Development Programme, as the Malaysian firm is Mercedes' title sponsor in F1.

While the test was completed using a 2011 car on demo tyres, it was Jaafar's most significant F1 mileage to date as his previous experience consisted of a street demo in his home country and a filming day for the team.

"On the two other occasions I have driven this car I was limited," Jaafar said. "This was different.

"I have worked through a schedule of development with myself and the car which has meant that I've been able to really start to understand it, build a relationship with the engineers and get to grips with the handling.

"It's such a great car to drive, so responsive, amazing brakes, so agile. It's just such a buzz.

"I would like to give a huge thanks to Mercedes for giving me the opportunity and to Petronas for their loyal support.

"It has been a very special day which I will remember for a very long time."

JAAFAR'S CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2013 17th in Formula Renault 3.5

2012 2nd in British F3

2011 6th in British F3, 7th in FIA F3 Trophy

2010 12th in British F3

2009 9th in Formula BMW Europe

2008 5th in Formula BMW World Final, 14th in FBMW Europe

2007 Formula BMW Asia champion

2006 3rd in Formula Renault Asia


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Quantum still working on Lotus deal

By Jonathan Noble Saturday, November 30th 2013, 11:41 GMT

Romain Grosjean, Lotus, 2013Quantum Motorsport's investment deal to buy into the Lotus Formula 1 team is still being worked on, despite the team announcing Pastor Maldonado for next year.

The signing of Maldonado has been interpreted by some as an indication that Quantum's efforts to buy a 35 per cent stake in the team had failed.

However, high level sources from within the investment group as well as the Enstone outfit have revealed that efforts to complete the Quantum deal are ongoing and have been ramped up over recent days.

It is understood that meetings are taking place this weekend between Quantum representatives and Lotus owners Genii Capital to finally sort out the situation.

It is also hoped that the banking complications that have prevented the transfer of monies to Lotus' accounts can now be overcome soon to ensure the deal is complete.

Getting the financial situation resolved has been complicated by the fact that Quantum is backed by numerous investors, including business interests from Russia and Abu Dhabi, the Kuwaiti Royal Family and another major Middle Eastern oil-producing nation.

Despite the numerous delays in completing the deal, Lotus and Genii have kept faith in the project because in October the monies were actually transferred to their accounts, prior to a request from authorities for it to be resubmitted in smaller amounts because of strict banking stipulations.

With Maldonado now confirmed for next year, Lotus is no longer under immediate pressure to rush the Quantum deal through as the team's short-term future is at least secure.


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Rivalries resume at AUTOSPORT Awards

Sunday, December 1st 2013, 10:17 GMT

AUTOSPORT Awards

Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen will renew their rivalries at tonight's AUTOSPORT Awards in London.

The quartet, who collectively boast eight Formula 1 world championships, are leading contenders for the International Racing Driver of the Year Award.

They face competition from three-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon and six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.

Vettel won last year's title, and has been irrepressible in 2013, breaking numerous records en route to a fourth F1 crown.

Alonso, Hamilton and Raikkonen meanwhile have all triumphed this year, finishing second, fourth and fifth respectively in the championship.

AUTOSPORT Live will cover the Awards as they happen from 10pm UK time on Sunday night.

The AUTOSPORT.com Rookie of the Year award also pitches F1 talent against each other, with top newcomers Valtteri Bottas, Jules Bianchi, Max Chilton and Esteban Gutierrez all shortlisted.

McLaren junior and Formula Renault 3.5 runner-up Stoffel Vandoorne and British Touring Car race-winner Sam Tordoff are also up for the award.

Other categories include International Racing Car of the Year, International Rally Driver of the Year and Rally Car of the Year.

The evening ends with the announcement of the winner of this year's McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award, which will involve one of six young British drivers receiving a McLaren F1 test and a £100,000 prize.

How the McLaren AUTOSPORT BRDC Award winner is chosen


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