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Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Hulkenberg: Regulations provide an opportunity

Nico Hulkenberg says that Formula 1's new regulations could provide the opportunity for a midfield team to surprise - but warned that it might not be in a positive manner. Hulkenberg returns to Force India this season after a year racing for Sauber and believes that the new regulations - which include the introduction of 'power units' - could aid, or hinder, a midfield outfit. "I think it could be an opportunity, but it works in both directions, because the regulations are really so different," […]

Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Force India reveals first image of 'fierce' VJM07

Force India has become the first team to release a picture of their 2014 contender. The new car features the mandatory low nose as well as a striking new colour scheme. The Mercedes powered VJM07 will be raced by Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez. "The VJM07 looks stunning and the new livery reflects the way Sahara Force India is evolving," says co-owner Vijay Mallya. "I’ve always believed our cars have been the most eye-catching, but adding black as a main colour gives us a fierce […]

Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Hulkenberg: Never before has there been a situation like this

Nico Hulkenberg believes that Formula 1 has never faced such uncertainty ahead of the start of the new season. Hulkenberg returns to Force India this year and reckons that the rule changes - which include the introduction of 1.6 litre v6 power units - means that no-one can be sure of the pecking order ahead of the first test at Jerez in two weeks' time. "At the moment, nobody knows how this season and the new cars are going to be," he said. "There are […]

Posted on Friday, January 10, 2014

FIA reveal permanent F1 driver numbers

Quadruple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel went for five on Friday with the German choosing to have that numeral on his car when he is eventually deposed as number one. Under new regulations for 2014, Formula One drivers will have permanent racing numbers to be used throughout their careers from now on and can choose any between two and 99. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) published the official list with some surprises among the selections. Vettel, who will have the number one on […]

Posted on Saturday, December 21, 2013

Gutierrez completes Sauber 2014 line-up

Mexican Esteban Gutierrez will race with Swiss-based Sauber for a second season next year with Russian teenager Sergey Sirotkin signed as test driver, the Formula One team announced on Saturday. Gutierrez will partner experienced German driver Adrian Sutil, who has moved from Force India to replace Nico Hulkenberg in a direct switch with his compatriot. Sauber also announced the continuation of their sponsorship agreement with Mexican telephone company Telmex, who have backed the racing careers of both Gutierrez and compatriot Sergio Perez. Telmex will remain […]

Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2013

Career could have ended in mid 2013 admits Grosjean

Even with a 2013 contract in his pocket, Romain Grosjean has admitted he remained perilously close to seeing his now flourishing F1 career end. Banned for a race in 2012 and written off as the 'first lap nutcase' by Mark Webber, the Frenchman entered the winter period uncertain if he would be returning in 2013. Ultimately, having developed a close working relationship with a psychologist and no longer running into regular trouble in wheel-to-wheel combat, Grosjean ended the recently-concluded season as a standout of 2013. […]

Posted on Friday, December 13, 2013

Sutil to drive for Sauber in 2014

German Adrian Sutil will drive for Sauber next season, the Formula One team said on Friday, replacing Nico Hulkenberg who moved in the opposite direction to Force India last week. "I am very happy we found common ground," the 30-year-old Sutil was quoted as saying on the Sauber website, adding he had "known for a while" where he wanted to drive but negotiations took a bit longer than planned. No details of the agreement were revealed. "After six good years driving for Force India, with […]

Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2013

Perez supportive of double points

Force India driver Sergio Perez says he is in favour of the FIA's plans to introduce double points for the season finale from next season. The sport's governing body announced earlier this week that drivers will receive double points in Abu Dhabi next year. World champion Sebastian Vettel called the rule 'absurd' while Red Bull team-mate Daniel Ricciardo labelled it 'bizarre'. But Perez says the change will make the end of the year exciting. "I'm in favour, I think it will make things really exciting," […]

Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2013

Di Resta thankful to Force India, seeks new challenge

Paul di Resta has thanked Force India for his time in Formula 1 after it was confirmed on Thursday that the Brit would not remain with the team into 2014. Force India announced that Sergio Perez will partner Nico Hulkenberg next season, leaving di Resta and team-mate Adrian Sutil without a seat. Di Resta joined the team at the start of 2010 and spent he year as their reserve driver, alongside his duties in DTM. He stepped up to a race seat in 2011, registering […]

Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2013

Force India confirms Sergio Perez on multi-year deal

Force India has confirmed that Sergio Perez will race for them in 2014 after signing a 'multi-year deal' with the team. Perez, 23, who will race alongside Nico Hulkenberg, was unveiled at the Mexican consul in London on Thursday. Perez made his Formula 1 debut in 2011 and raced for Sauber until his switch to McLaren for 2013. Feature: Force India gives Perez a second chance His stint at McLaren lasted just a single year, having finished 11th in the championship, with 49 points. "It’s […]

Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Di Resta concedes Force India exit likely

Paul di Resta has admitted that he is unlikely to remain with Force India in 2014. The Brit joined the squad as their reserve driver in 2010 and stepped up to a race seat for 2011. Di Resta enjoyed his best season in the sport in 2013 as he scored 48 points and finished in 12th place in the championship, which included a fourth place finish in Bahrain. Di Resta was speaking at the High Court in London as part of a trial against Anthony […]

Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2013

2014 Sauber passes FIA crash tests

Sauber has hit back at speculation about its future by revealing it is well on track to debuting an all-new 2014 car. Having lost the talented Nico Hulkenberg to his former team Force India, Hinwil based Sauber - after its financially-embattled 2013 - is now only in the company of Caterham with its two vacant race seats for next season. "Never in Sauber's 21-year grand prix history has not even one of its drivers for the following season been known by this time," the respected […]