Alonso says being hit with a piece of tyre, as he almost was at Silverstone, would be like being struck by “a bullet or a knife” at 300kph.
Day: 4 July 2013 articles archive
Rosberg: Tyres were safety concern before British GP
2013 German Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg insists the safety concerns with the current tyres was an issue before the series of punctures during the British Grand Prix.
Drivers threaten German GP boycott over punctures
2013 German Grand Prix
Posted onThe Grand Prix Drivers’ Association has threatened to boycott the German Grand Prix if the tyre failures seen at Silverstone recur at this weekend’s race.
Hungary tyre changes will affect title battle – Rosberg
2013 German Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg expects the revised tyres Pirelli will introduce at the Hungarian Grand Prix to shake up the competitive order and affect the battle for the title.
Drivers pleased with quick response to tyre failures
2013 German Grand Prix
Posted onDrivers praised Pirelli’s efforts to make changes to the tyres for this weekend to prevent a repeat of the punctures seen during the British Grand Prix.
Rosberg focused on ‘annoying Sebastian’, not title
2013 German Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg says he “doesn’t really want to speak about the world title yet” and is focused on winning races.
Hulkenberg: Sauber problems “a difficult situation”
2013 German Grand Prix
Posted onNico Hulkenberg admits Sauber’s financial problems are “a difficult situation” for the team.
Wet practice sessions likely again at Nurburgring
2013 German Grand Prix weather
Posted onSaturday and Sunday should be sunny and warm at the Nurburgring but rain is expected on Friday for the third race weekend in a row.
Second DRS zone added at Nurburgring
2013 German Grand Prix
Posted onA second DRS zone has been added at the Nurburgring for this year’s race and the original zone has been shortened slightly.
2013 German Grand Prix TV Times
2013 German Grand Prix
Posted onDon’t miss any of the German Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action.
FIA changes rules to allow race drivers to test
2013 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed changes to the F1 rules to allow race drivers to participate in the Young Drivers’ Test and for new tyres to be introduced immediately on safety grounds.
Mercedes on the rise ahead of home race as F1 strives to avoid repeat of Silverstone blow-outs
2013 German Grand Prix preview
Posted onF1 heads to Germany amid doubt over the state of its tyres and questions over whether Mercedes’ illegal test transformed their race pace.
“We could do with another James Hunt” – Ecclestone
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ecclestone on Hunt ?óÔé¼?ó Ferrari to run Alonso and Massa at test ?óÔé¼?ó Pirelli tyres “completely safe” ?óÔé¼?ó Brawn intends to stay at Mercedes