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Almost four months after claiming his second world title in Abu Dhabi, Lewis Hamilton begins his quest for a third crown in Australia this weekend as Formula 1 kicks back into life after its winter break. Though with the off-season growing ever shorter, few inside the sport have had much time to rest, with the winter period a particularly tumultuous one for Formula 1. Caterham’s five year stint in the sport came to an end when administrators threw in the towel while Marussia rose from […]
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It doesn’t quite seem possible that it’s been almost four months since Formula 1 2013 disbanded for the final time. Yet the 2014 season is upon us as the paddock gears up for the first race of the year around the streets of Albert Park in Melbourne. It’s the first of 19 rounds that encompasses some of the classic circuits, including Monaco, Silverstone, Spa and Monza, as well as the return of Austria and the introduction of Russia. The 11 teams from 2013 remain, each […]
Daniel Ricciardo believes a points finish this weekend in Australia would represent a good start for reigning world champions Red Bull. Ricciardo has moved across from Toro Rosso but his first pre-season campaign with Red Bull has been marred by problems with the RB10. The team has yet to complete a full race distance, leading Ricciardo to emphasise the importance of simply finishing the race. "Not to play it down, but if we could finish and start the season with some points then, considering the […]
Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel has conceded that Red Bull is not the team to beat ahead of next weekend's Australian Grand Prix. Red Bull has endured a problematic pre-season testing programme with its RB10 as overheating problems and issues with the Renault power unit restricted its running. Vettel echoed comments made by team principal Christian Horner, who admits that Red Bull is not in a position to challenge Mercedes. "It’s great to be starting the season next week," said Vettel. "We didn’t do as […]
Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen believes that the 2014 Formula 1 season is wide open, as he prepares for his comeback race with the team in Australia next weekend. Raikkonen is gearing up for his first race with Ferrari since Abu Dhabi in 2009 as he returns to the venue where has won twice. Raikkonen won on his Ferrari debut in 2007 and again six years later with Lotus. "If I had to compare the two Australian wins, somehow, winning it last year for the second […]
Kamui Kobayashi says there is no reason why Caterham cannot enjoy a good season in Formula 1 this year. Kobayashi will race for the Leafield based team in 2014 after spending a year outside of Formula 1. Caterham has not scored a point in its Formula 1 history but the Japanese believes the team has a good foundation on which they can build. "We start the season in Melbourne and I’m excited about getting back to racing F1 cars again! The last time I raced […]
Adrian Sutil believes the season-opening Australian Grand Prix could be a lottery as Formula 1 enters a new era. 1.6 litre v6 power units have replaced 2.4 litre v8 engines and Sauber driver Sutil expects the uncertainty surrounding the pecking order to cause excitement. "Everything is new," he said. "Driving in qualifying will be very different to the race, because the cars will have more power than in the race." The German driver predicts that the new regulations will provide a challenge for both drivers […]
Lewis Hamilton believes that 2014 is a chance for Mercedes to demonstrate their worth in Formula 1. Hamilton joined Mercedes at the start of 2013 and claimed a victory and five pole positions on his way to fourth in the championship. The Brit believes that his team can improve this season as they bid to reclaim the world championship. "I'm excited about the new season not just as a driver but as a fan," said Hamilton. "As a fan, you want to see overtaking throughout […]
Marcus Ericsson says he and Caterham are as prepared as possible ahead of next weekend's Australian Grand Prix. Ericsson will make his Formula 1 debut in Australia next weekend while Caterham is still searching for its first point in the sport. "I cannot wait for it all to start in Australia. It will be my first ever Formula 1 race weekend as a race driver and I’m so excited about my debut season in F1 starting," he said. "I’ve been working for this chance since […]
Mercedes head of Motorsport Toto Wolff says that people will be surprised when the new Formula 1 season gets underway in Australia next weekend. Prior to pre-season testing, concerns were expressed in some quarters that the sport would lose its allure due to the introduction of 1.6 litre power units. But Wolff insists that people will be pleasantly surprised by the new regulations. "The new regulations have been a massive challenge for everybody involved, and the team has been pushing flat out to get the […]
Lotus technical director Nick Chester has revealed that the team's 2014 challenger will not be in action at the first test of the year at Jerez. Chester, who was promoted last year after the departure of James Allison to Ferrari, has overseen the development of Lotus's E22 for the past two years. The E22 is likely to be unveiled prior to the second of the three tests in Bahrain, which takes place next month. Lotus finished in fourth place in the 2013 championship and will […]