The news that Kevin Magnussen will replace Sergio Pérez at McLaren in 2014 had been expected, but it’s nonetheless a bold gamble from a team aiming to return to the front next season. McLaren’s attempts to place Magnussen at Marussia or perhaps Force India for his rookie campaign – as Ferrari has done with Jules Bianchi – were ultimately fruitless. Rather than let Magnussen sit on the pit wall for a year, McLaren took the decision to promote Magnussen at the expense of Pérez. Considering […]

Sauber has confirmed that Kimiya Sato will act as the team's reserve driver during next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix. Sato, 23, tested for the team at the young driver test at Silverstone earlier this season. Sato has been a championship contender in Auto GP this year. 'Given the history of the Sauber F1 Team with valuable Japanese partners like NEC Japan, and its support for motorsport in a country that has very passionate fans, both parties took this opportunity to work together', read a Sauber […]

Williams today confirmed Pastor Maldonado will continue as one of their drivers for next season, along with Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas as reserve driver. The second seat alongside Maldonado has yet to be announced by the team. Williams team principal Frank Williams, in a statement released by the team said, “Pastor has proven this year that he is not only quick but also that he is able to maintain a consistent and strong race pace. Pastor has been responsible for all of our forays into […]

Apr.18 (GMM) Sauber is close to signing yet another new sponsor to the Swiss team.

Following the departure of owner BMW at the end of 2009, Hinwil based Sauber struggled through last season with a livery mainly uncluttered by sponsor logos.

The situ...

Feb.28 (GMM) The well-known Japanese multinational NEC is a new sponsor of the Sauber team.

The prominent blue branding of the Tokyo-based giant on the Swiss team's C30 car was not present at the recent Barcelona test.

That branding debuted on the c...