Lotus and Sauber had different conclusions after testing their passive DRS devices during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Month: August 2013 articles archive
Alonso doubts tyre failures point to Silverstone repeat
2013 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso does not think the tyre failures seen during practice at Spa-Francorchamps today indicate F1 is heading for a repeat of the spate of punctures seen during the British Grand Prix.
Lotus to introduce long-wheelbase E21 at Monza
2013 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLotus technical director Nick Chester says the team will introduce a long wheelbase version of the E21 in the next race at Monza.
New tracks don’t have challenge of Spa – Button
2013 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button is relishing the challenge of Spa which he says makes a welcome change from newer circuits on the calendar.
Make your 2013 Belgian Grand Prix predictions
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship
Posted onEnter your Belgian Grand Prix predictions to win loads of F1 prizes this weekend.
Vettel quickest before puncture ends his session
2013 Belgian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel led a Red Bull one-two in the second practice session at Spa-Francorchamps but his session came to an early end due to a puncture.
Alonso ahead as rain disrupts first practice
2013 Belgian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onFernando Alonso led the times as sporadic showers created problems for teams in the first 90 minutes of practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen still in the running at Red Bull – Horner
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Raikkonen still has Red Bull chance ?óÔé¼?ó Ricciardo expects fair treatment ?óÔé¼?ó Montezemolo had “wrong information” – Alonso
Drivers to raise questions over grid grooves
2013 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onF1 drivers say they will request the opportunity to conduct practice starts on the new surface on part of the grid at Spa-Francorchamps.
Mercedes showing their real speed now – Vettel
2013 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel is wary of the rising threat from Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton’s victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Traditional Spa rain could affect race weekend
2013 Belgian Grand Prix weather
Posted onFriday looks like being the best chance for dry and warm weather this weekend after which the traditional Spa rain is expected to arrive.
2013 Belgian Grand Prix TV Times
2013 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onDon’t miss any of the Belgian Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action including the IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma.
Two more practice runs for Kovalainen
2013 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onHeikki Kovalainen will drive for Caterham during Friday practice sessions at the next two races.
Indian GP organisers want government support
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Indian GP organisers want fee help ?óÔé¼?ó Raikkonen needs Lotus assurances ?óÔé¼?ó McLaren doubt 2013 wins
Symonds focusing on 2014 after Williams move
2013 F1 season
Posted onNew Williams chief technical officer Pat Symonds says his main focus after joining the team will be ensuring they are ready for next year’s rules change.
Time for Vettel’s title rival to step up
2013 Belgian Grand Prix preview
Posted onAs the second part of the 2013 season begins at Spa it’s time to see whether any of Vettel’s rivals can emerge from the pack and mount a serious challenge.
Sirotkin has seat fitting at Sauber
2013 F1 season
Posted onSergey Sirotkin has had a seat-fitting at Sauber as the team considers promoting him to their race line-up for 2014.
McLaren expect Pirelli to remain as tyre supplier
2013 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren say they are “assuming” Pirelli will continue as the official F1 tyre supplier next year.
Sky F1 ratings fall in second year as BBC’s recover
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sky F1 viewing figures fall by 9% ?óÔé¼?ó ‘Last chance for Raikkonen-Red Bull deal’ ?óÔé¼?ó Valencia want FOM fee cut
Why F1 cars keep getting heavier
F1 technology
Posted onThe minimum weight for Formula One cars is set to jump from 642kg to 690kg in 2014 – well up from the original 1961 limit of 450kg. Why do F1 cars keep getting heavier?