Lotus say a broken part was to blame for Kimi Raikkonen’s car failing a post-qualifying inspection which caused him to be sent to the back of the grid.
Day: 2 November 2013 articles archive
Can Raikkonen ‘do a Vettel’ after penalty?
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onKimi Raikkonen will start at the rear of the field in Abu Dhabi as Sebastian Vettel did last year. Can he mimic Vettel’s recovery drive to third place?
Raikkonen excluded from qualifying, will start last
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has been excluded from qualifying after his Lotus failed a floor deflection test.
Raikkonen’s car fails floor test after qualifying
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen could lose his fifth place on the grid after his car failed a technical inspection following qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Raikkonen: Short wheelbase car suits my driving style
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says he’s pleased to have switched back to the short wheelbase version of the Lotus as it suits his driving style better.
Problem with car caused spin, says Hamilton
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said the car problem he reported during qualifying led to his spin during his final lap.
Webber pleased with pole on bogey track
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMark Webber said he was happy to take pole position at a track he does not count as one of his favourites.
Webber takes pole from Vettel as Hamilton spins
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onMark Webber claimed his second pole position of the season in Abu Dhabi, narrowly beating team mate Sebastian Vettel.
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix grid
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMark Webber leads a Red Bull one-two on the grid for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Red Bull ahead of Mercedes as practice ends
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix third practice
Posted onRed Bull and Mercedes traded fastest times throughout the final practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but the world champions ended the session on top.
Leimer snatches GP2 title after Bird slips up
GP2
Posted onFabio Leimer has won the GP2 championship with one race to spare in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton: Failing to win another title “not scary”
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: ‘Maybe I never win the title again’ – Hamilton ?óÔé¼?ó Kvyat to get practice runs ?óÔé¼?ó Lotus tipped to choose Maldonado over Hulkenberg