Esteban Gutierrez isn’t expecting Sauber to make a leap forwards this weekend as he pins his hope on improvements being made after next month’s young driver test. Gutierrez, who won the GP2 feature race at Silverstone last season, has had a troublesome start to his Formula 1 career and has yet to finish in the top 10. “Unfortunately this year, with the difficult situation right now, we cannot expect a lot more but our focus is to be consistent, to get the most from what […]

Ross Brawn has stressed that Mercedes must improve their reliability ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has claimed two podium finishes so far this season, but team-mate Nico Rosberg has twice retired courtesy of mechanical issues. "The performances so far have been pleasing and perhaps even beyond our pre-season expectations however there is work to be done," said Brawn. "We must improve the reliability and we have to lift our performance to find that extra couple of tenths to our fastest competitors. A […]

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first podium as a Mercedes driver but admits that team mate Nico Rosberg was more deserving of a podium finish. Hamilton led home Rosberg after the German was issued team orders to maintain position. "That was a fantastic job by the team today, " said Hamilton. "They worked so hard over the winter and to achieve a podium at the second race of the season is a nice reward, particularly here in Malaysia at one of our home races. I have […]

Luiz Razia reckons Marussia could have a tough job in 2013 with both of their drivers yet to start a Formula One race. Razia was confirmed as Timo Glock's replacement and the Brazilian will partner fellow rookie Max Chilton. "For sure for the team it was a tough decision also, and for us it's going to be a tough job," he said of Marussia's decision to replace Glock with Razia. "So I think we just need to get together and really work through all the […]

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton reckons it is not impossible for him to challenge at the front this season. Hamilton downplayed his chance of competing at the front after his move from McLaren, but the Brit has been buoyed by progress he has seen at the factory in Brackley. "I went to Brackley in the early part of December and I was asking lots of questions, trying to get as involved as I can in the limited time  that I was there," he said. "It was […]

Triple world champion Sebastian Vettel has said that motivating himself in his quest for a fourth successive title is no problem. Vettel claimed his third championship in last month's Brazilian Grand Prix and insists that he is determined to keep up his high level of success into 2013. "I know that I have a special position in the team - yes - but I definitely do consider myself as a team member," the reigning world champion told the Official F1 website. "As a team member […]

Nico Hulkenberg reflects on his 2012 season with Force India as he departs for pastures new at Sauber in 2013

Lotus team principal Eric Bouiller has said that his team will be pushing as hard as possible to provide Kimi Raikkonen with a shot at the world title. Raikkonen lies third in the championship with 149 points, 45 behind leader Fernando Alonso. But Bouiller is insistent that the team is not giving up. When asked about the prospect of challenging Ferrari for third place in the Constructors Championship, the Frenchman was bullish. "Their package is fast but they are mainly relying on one driver. That […]

Lewis Hamilton today insisted he has not yet decided his Formula One future and that there is no urgency for him to choose where he will be racing next year, despite rumours linking him with a move to Mercedes. Hamilton’s contract negotiations with McLaren have dragged out across the summer months but the 2008 champion has so far not committed to another season with the Woking-based outfit. And speaking at today’s official FIA press conference ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Hamilton would not be […]

McLaren won five of the last seven Hungarian GP’s and now have all the ingredients they need to score a new win. The upgrade package introduced in Hockenheim significantly improved the car’s performance and brought it closer to the front runners. After a disappointing race in Germany Lewis Hamilton will start today’s race from pole position. He looked comfortable all the way in Hungary, showing pace in all three free practice sessions and qualifying. “It’s been a really positive weekend so far. The guys have […]

Lotus and Kimi Raikkonen are in no mind to end their new partnership. It has been not all smooth sailing since the 2007 world champion returned from rallying to team up with Lotus, triggering rumours that the seat occupied by Raikkonen might be a factor in the 2013 'silly season'. But when asked if he is happy with the 32-year-old as well as Romain Grosjean, team owner Gerard Lopez insisted: "Yes. "We have developed a strong and fast car that works on almost every circuit, […]

Mercedes are heading to their home Grand Prix with the aim of rewarding their loyal home fans, as the Formula 1 fraternity gears up for the German Grand Prix. This will be the 33rd running of the event around the Hockenheimring, and Mercedes will be unsurprisingly striving for success on home territory. After a race of mixed results last time out at Silverstone, where Michael Schumacher finished 7th and Nico Rosberg a dismal 15th, both German drivers will be hoping for a more competitive race […]