Formula 1 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix Preview: Tyres, DRS, Weather and Times

The Hungarian Grand Prix comes on the back of a three-week break between races. In the middle of that break was the Young Driver Test, which this year doubled up as an opportunity to test some new construction tyres. The race has been a fixture on the calendar every year since 1986, when it became the first-ever Formula One race behind the Iron Curtain. This was seen as a huge coup in broadening the... 

Formula 1: Times from Day 3 of the 2013 Young Driver Test at Silverstone

The final day of the 2013 Formula One Young Driver Test saw the hot and sunny conditions at Silverstone continue. This year’s test was modified to allow race drivers to perform limited testing of the new construction Pirelli tyres. Introduced after the chaos of the British Grand Prix, the tyres should prove slightly more durable. Race drivers can only perform tyre testing—parts and development... 

Formula 1: Times from Day 2 of the 2013 Young Driver Test at Silverstone

The second day of the 2013 Formula One Young Drivers Test took place on Thursday at the Silverstone circuit. Britain is experiencing what passes for a heatwave at the moment, so conditions were again dry and very warm. As on the first day, 10 teams took part. The only absentees were Mercedes, who were banned from the test for their part in the “secret” Pirelli tyre test back in May. The... 

Formula 1: Times from Day 1 of the 2013 Young Driver Test at Silverstone

The 2013 Formula One Young Driver Test got underway on Wednesday at a hot and sunny Silverstone circuit. Home of the British Grand Prix, the circuit should prove a stern test for the inexperienced hopefuls. The test runs for three days, and is the only opportunity the teams get to do real testing work during the season. Mercedes are the only team not taking part. They were banned from the test as punishment... 

Formula 1 Cameraman Accident: Bernie Ecclestone Confines Crews to Pit Wall

According to Andrew Benson of the BBC, Bernie Ecclestone has banned camera crews working for Formula One from the pit lane during races. Instead, they will have to film the action from the relative safety of the pit wall. The move came after cameraman Paul Allen was struck by a stray wheel during the German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring (video here (UK) or here (US and others)). Allen, an employee... 

Formula 1: 2013 German Grand Prix Preview

The German Grand Prix comes just a week after the drama at Silverstone. Held at Hockenheim in 2012, this year’s race will be at the Nurburgring. The circuit last hosted the race in 2011. With the exception of three years, there has been a German Grand Prix on every Formula One calendar since 1951. This will be the 62nd World Championship race to bear the name. Michael Schumacher has the most... 

Formula 1: 2013 British Grand Prix Preview

After a three-week break to get over the trip to Canada, the British Grand Prix will take place on 30 June at the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, England. This event is the oldest of the World Championship era. The first race of the inaugural Formula One World Championship was held here in 1950, and there has been a British Grand Prix every year since. In the days of Michael Schumacher-dominated... 

Formula 1 Tyre Test Scandal: Possible Punishments for Mercedes

Mercedes and Pirelli will find themselves in the dock at the FIA International Tribunal (IT) this Thursday (20 June) as Formula One’s “Tyregate” controversy approaches its conclusion. It all stems from a “secret” tyre test back in May, held by Pirelli. Accusations and press releases have been flying around the paddock for weeks now. Finger-pointing seems to be the order... 

Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix: Drivers Lead Tributes To Marshal

The Formula One world has paid tribute to the marshal who died at the Canadian Grand Prix. The unnamed man, 38, had done the job for 10 years. He died from injuries sustained after being hit by a recovery vehicle while helping to remove the Sauber of Esteban Gutierrez. The Mexican had crashed seven laps from the end of the race. It is the first time a marshal has lost his life at a grand prix since... 

Formula 1: 2013 Canadian Grand Prix Preview

The Formula One world heads over the Atlantic Ocean for the first time in 2013 this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix. The venue will be the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Montreal’s Ile Notre Dame, the 33rd time the race has taken place here. It will be the 43rd Canadian Grand Prix in total—the others were held at Mosport Park or Mont-Tremblant. Gilles Villeneuve was one of the most exciting... 

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