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January 2013 News Archive

WEC AUTOSPORT joins Le Mans vote jury
F1 Analysis: Why evolution was no option for McLaren
F1 Marussia reveals MR02 launch date
MISC Audi leaves door open for Daytona Prototype entry in US
F1 McLaren says it will not race passive double DRS for now
F1 Lotus says Raikkonen, Grosjean its 'trump card' for 2013
F1 Jenson Button confident of no qualifying issues during 2013 season
F1 Sergio Perez hails his and McLaren's 2013 F1 preparations
F1 New McLaren an 'ambitious' concept, according to Jonathan Neale
F1 McLaren becomes second F1 team to unveil its 2013 car, the MP4-28
BTCC Sam Tordoff joins Jason Plato at MG works team for BTCC
AGPS Auto GP reveals further tweaks to 2013 single-seater
INDY Tristan Vautier not putting pressure on himself for IndyCar debut
WRC Why the WRC can't forget its past
F1 F1's invisible men: The keys to 2014
WRC WRC Rally Sweden key event to future of series' timing and tracking
F1 McLaren to lead off busy Formula 1 launch period with MP4-28 reveal
F1 Bernie Ecclestone says Scorpion deal too late for 2013 season
INDY Mike Conway could extend one-race IndyCar deal with RLL
F1 Under the skin of the Lotus E21
INDY Schmidt Peterson adds Tristan Vautier to IndyCar line-up
F3 Alex Lynn and Harry Tincknell open to British Formula 3 programmes
F1 HRT F1 entry and assets being pursued by new Scorpion Racing
F1 Pedro de la Rosa says Ferrari test a surprise bonus
DTM Mattias Ekstrom: Timo Glock and Robert Kubica prove DTM is thriving
F1 Lotus E21 launch: Devil in the detail of E21 design
F1 Lotus E21 launch: Davide Valsecchi becomes third driver
F1 Lotus E21 launch: Passive double DRS stays on new car
F1 Lotus E21 launch: Kimi Raikkonen sure team capable of F1 titles
F1 Lotus launches its new E21 Formula 1 car
MISC Race of my Life: Stephane Peterhansel
WRC McRae: Memories of the master
INDY Mike Conway gets Rahal Letterman Lanigan IndyCar seat for Long Beach
F1 Susie Wolff to increase Williams F1 development role in 2013
F1 Pirelli hopes exciting racing will help ease Formula 1 funding woe
SUP Casey Stoner: V8 Supercars targets almost impossible to set
F1 German GP future in doubt as Ecclestone ends Nurburgring talks
DTM Robert Kubica says recovery still has a 'long way to go'
F1 Lotus to kick-off 2013 F1 season with online unveiling of E21
MGP Valentino Rossi: Wins, championship top three achievable in 2013
WEC Tom Kimber-Smith back to Greaves for Le Mans and ELMS
MISC Daytona 24 Hours: Ganassi wins via Juan Pablo Montoya's late charge
MGP Casey Stoner says MotoGP full of puppets and comeback unlikely
MISC Daytona 24h: Chip Ganassi Racing holds top spots after first hour
SUP Casey Stoner confirms Triple 8 deal for V8 Supercars
F1 You ask the questions: Daniel Ricciardo
INDY Narain Karthikeyan says NASCAR past will help if he joins IndyCar
NAS Juan Pablo Montoya confident of strong start to NASCAR Cup
MISC Brits at the Daytona 24
F1 Why Formula 1 is hanging in limbo
F1 How good was James Hunt?
F1 Marussia remains positive for 2013 despite Timo Glock's exit
F3 Eddie Cheever joins Prema's line-up for European F3
MGP Pedrosa and Marquez tip Rossi for success in 2013 MotoGP campaign
F1 Lewis Hamilton says he is ready to be patient with Mercedes
F1 Analysis: All eyes on Formula 1's tech boss silly season
F3 Jimmy Eriksson steps up to GP3 with Status
F1 Bernie Ecclestone: No more excuses for Mercedes in F1 2013
DTM Timo Glock targets podiums in rookie DTM season
DTM BMW confirms Timo Glock for 2013 DTM season
F1 Portugal, France interested in 20th slot on 2013 Formula 1 calendar
MISC Daytona 24 Hours: Scott Pruett leads all-Ganassi front row
F1 Pirelli changing the game again
WRC Mikko Hirvonen's Monte Carlo diary
DTM Robert Kubica reports no issues after DTM test
F2 Pirelli offers Formula 1 test to GP2 champion
DTM Thomas Biagi completes prize DTM test in BMW M3 at Valencia
F1 Alonso to skip Jerez F1 test, Massa to run new Ferrari first
F1 Analysis: Brawn and Hamilton defiant amid Mercedes F1 storm
F1 Pirelli 'delighted' if Formula 1 2013 repeats 2012's tyre drama
MGP Dani Pedrosa unmoved by claim that 2013 is last MotoGP title chance
MGP Honda reveals 2013 MotoGP contender
F1 Lewis Hamilton assured Ross Brawn will stay at Mercedes F1 team
F1 Ross Brawn insists he will not be ousted from the Mercedes F1 team
FV8 Stanaway 'fully recovered' from 2012 back injury
WRC Problems on the Monte - for those able to watch
F1 Lotus to unveil 2013 F1 car via YouTube channel on 28 January
F1 Pirelli 'ready' for new Formula 1 contract
F1 Pirelli promises more uncertainty during 2013 Formula 1 season
DTM Robert Kubica downplays chances of DTM move despite Mercedes test
DAKR Carlos Sainz wants to return to the Dakar Rally in 2014
SUP Alex Premat stays on in V8 Supercars for 2013 season
WEC Nick Heidfeld gets full-time Rebellion LMP1 seat for 2013
F1 How good was John Surtees?
F3 Ferrari protege Raffaele Marciello keeps Prema European F3 drive
F1 Mercedes says Robert Kubica is not yet fit to test a Formula 1 car
WEC Kimber-Smith and Long join CORE's new Porsche ALMS GT programme
F1 Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff gives Ross Brawn his backing
NAS Danica Patrick believes she can challenge for Daytona 500 pole
DTM Timo Glock secures BMW DTM test
INDY IndyCar revamps Iowa heat race qualifying format
F1 Lewis Hamilton hails Mercedes F1 team's 'incredible determination'
F1 HRT: Always doomed to fail?
WEC Alessandro Del Piero joins Patrick Dempey's Le Mans bid
BTCC Honda pushing for improvements to escape improving BTCC rivals
WEC Audi commits to Sebring 12 Hours with two e-trons
WRC Sebastien Loeb insists Monte Carlo win won't alter retirement plans
DAKR Stephane Peterhansel says faultless Dakar run a dream
AGPS Virtuosi signs Andrea Roda for Auto GP
F1 Toto Wolff joins Mercedes in management role
F1 Williams F1 team announces Toto Wolff's exit
WTCC Munnich finalises World Touring Car Championship switch
F1 Marussia hints at 'commercial' factors for Glock's exit
F1 Marussia confirms Timo Glock's departure
F1 Timo Glock's future with Marussia F1 team in doubt
F1 Adam Parr turns the page
MISC AUTOSPORT's Dakar Rally blog
F1 Toto Wolff set to join Mercedes in senior management role
WRC Sebastien Ogier buoyed by Volkswagen's start to the WRC season
WRC Mads Ostberg welcomes Monte Carlo Rally result
DAKR Stephane Peterhansel hails 'incredible' Dakar Rally win
NAS NASCAR sure new Sprint Cup car will deliver better racing in 2013
DAKR Dakar Rally: Stephane Peterhansel seals 11th win in X-raid Mini
WRC Monte Carlo Rally: Sebastien Loeb wins as final stages cancelled
WRC Monte Carlo Rally: Sebastien Loeb still leads amid Turini carnage
MGP MotoGP chief Carmelo Ezpeleta thinks CRTs would fly with top riders
NAS Aric Almirola tops truncated NASCAR Sprint Cup test at Charlotte
DAKR Dakar: Stephane Peterhansel nears win as Robby Gordon sets pace
MISC Race2Recovery: A different kind of battle
BTCC Rob Collard says Colin Turkington's BTCC return a big boost for WSR
F1 Ferrari right to be optimistic about 2013 Formula 1 prospects
F1 Force India won't reveal second driver at 2013 Formula 1 car launch
F1 Fernando Alonso says he would support Felipe Massa F1 title bid
F1 Force India denies its Formula 1 future is in jeopardy
WRC Sebastien Loeb builds Monte Carlo Rally lead over Sebastien Ogier
ERC Craig Breen secures works Peugeot drive for ERC
BTCC Colin Turkington back to British Touring Car Championship with WSR
FV8 Matias Laine steps up to FR3.5 with P1 Motorsport
F1 New Williams to miss first F1 test as team announces launch date
WRC Monte Carlo Rally: Sebastien Loeb still on top
DAKR Dakar Rally: Nani Roma fastest as Stephane Peterhansel nears win
F2 Rene Binder keeps Lazarus GP2 seat for 2013
AGPS Zandvoort completes 2013 Auto GP calendar
INDY Ed Carpenter Racing expects even better 2013 IndyCar season
WRC Sebastien Loeb increases lead in Monte Carlo Rally
WEC Toyota sticks to one car for 2013 World Endurance Championship
WRC Monte Carlo Rally: Mikko Hirvonen admits he's lacking confidence
F1 McLaren pleased with Sergio Perez so far
WRC Loeb keeps comfortable lead over Ogier in Monte Carlo Rally
WEC JRM drops WEC campaign to focus on Le Mans 24 Hours
F1 Alonso says Hamilton is still his strongest rival in Formula 1
F1 Alonso 'much more' confident Ferrari will be strong in 2013
F1 Felipe Massa feels he can fight for the F1 title in 2013
F1 Paul di Resta determined to get back in fashion in Formula 1
FV8 Carlos Huertas returns to Carlin for Formula Renault 3.5
DAKR Robby Gordon wins shortened Dakar Rally stage
WRC VW: World rallying's reluctant favourite
WRC Monte Carlo Rally: World Rally teams furious over timing issue
WRC Sebastien Loeb dominates day one of Monte Carlo Rally
F1 Pedro de la Rosa 'can't wait' to start Ferrari Formula 1 role
WRC Monte Carlo Rally: Volkswagen's strong start a relief for team
F1 Ferrari not writing off any rivals for 2013 F1 season
F2 Leal joins Leimer at Racing Engineering for 2013 GP2 season
F1 Ferrari rules out Alonso/Vettel line-up in the future
F1 Felipe Massa resurgence won't shake Fernando Alonso, says Ferrari
WEC Sebastien Loeb's team to remain in the ELMS
MGP Revolution 'not necessary' at Ducati, according to new boss
WRC Sebastien Loeb moves into Monte Carlo Rally lead
F1 Pedro de la Rosa gets Ferrari Formula 1 development role
INDY IndyCar champion Ryan Hunter-Reay plays down #1 superstition
FV8 Nigel Melker joins Tech 1's FR3.5 line-up for 2013 season
DAKR Dakar: Orlando Terranova sets pace as Stephane Peterhansel cruises
INDY Marco Andretti changes driving style after 2012 IndyCar struggle
WRC WRC 2013: Who will succeed Sebastien?
WRC Sebastien Loeb thrilled at prospect of snow Monte Carlo farewell
WRC Monte Carlo Rally: Thierry Neuville leads shakedown
F1 Sergio Perez adamant he can sort qualifying form with McLaren
F3 Lucas Auer secures Prema Formula 3 seat for 2013
MGP Andrea Dovizioso sure neck injury solved
MGP Ducati ready for 'fresh start' in MotoGP post-Valentino Rossi
MGP Replacing Valentino Rossi not an issue, says Andrea Dovizioso
F2 GP3 champion Mitch Evans stays with Arden for GP2 move
F3 Emanuele Zonzini joins Trident for GP3
DAKR Roma wins stage nine of Dakar Rally while Peterhansel pulls clear
WEC Maxime Martin joins BMW's ALMS line-up
F1 Pirelli will only stay in Formula 1 long-term if the deal is right
F1 Pirelli says 2013 Formula 1 tyres won't cause teams headaches
WEC Nicolas Minassian stays with Pecom for 2013 WEC season
F1 Jackie Stewart: Mercedes a 'long term risk' for Lewis Hamilton
F1 Paul di Resta determined to pounce on 2014 F1 driver shake-up
DAKR Dakar Rally: Peterhansel keeps advantage over Al-Attiyah
NAS Daytona 500: Greg Biffle tops final day of testing
F1 What Adam Parr did next
F1 Fans should demand more of F1, reckons ex-Williams chief Adam Parr
BTCC Matt Neal says an NGTC car now essential for BTCC wins
F1 Paul di Resta: Force India needs stronger pre-season in 2013
WEC Oliver Gavin: Le Mans green push mustn't destroy noise appeal
F1 Kimi Raikkonen right to be his own man - Jackie Stewart
F1 Ex-Formula 1 team boss Guido Forti dies
NAS Crash interrupts Daytona NASCAR Sprint Cup testing
F1 Kovalainen faces the F1 wilderness
WEC Greatest Le Mans cars: You decide
DAKR Dakar Rally: Stephane Peterhansel sets pace and pulls away
F1 Kovalainen says top teams overlooked his performances
F1 Comment: AUTOSPORT's verdict on 2014 Formula 1 engines
F1 Mercedes reveals 2014 Formula 1 engine
WEC Tourist Trophy to be awarded to Silverstone WEC winners
MGP Honda believes 2013 will be Pedrosa's last chance to be champion
MGP Honda reveals Casey Stoner decided to retire after 2011 title
F2 Adrian Quaife-Hobbs says he is very close to GP2 deal
BTCC Jason Plato feels vindicated by BTCC success with MG
WRC Ford will monitor World Rally Championship's recovery
WRC Matthew Wilson to contest WRC2 with a new R5-spec Ford Fiesta
NAS Denny Hamlin goes fastest in Daytona 500 test
INDY Danica Patrick rules out 2013 Indianapolis 500 bid
GT Bleekemolen puts Black Falcon Mercedes on Dubai 24 Hours pole
INDY AJ Foyt Racing confirms Takuma Sato for 2013 IndyCar season
DAKR Al-Attiyah wins sixth Dakar stage to close right in on Peterhansel
F1 The political rows that could rock F1 in 2013
F1 Stewart's guide to his legendary cars
GT FIA GT Series slimmed down to just six races for 2013
F1 FanVision absent from Formula 1 in 2013
MISC Former F1 champion John Surtees calls for new racing structure
F1 Brundle expecting Hamilton to win with Mercedes in 2013
FV8 Pietro Fantin completes Caterham Arden FR3.5 line-up
BTCC Sam Tordoff hopeful of top BTCC drive for 2013
WTCC Zengo Motorsport switches to Honda for 2013 WTCC season
FV8 Webb came close to staying in America before FR3.5 deal
GT Ten teams sign up for new GT Sprint Series
GT David Brabham would welcome return to GT racing
GT Bentley says GT3 a perfect platform for its racing return
MISC KX Akademy reveals driver line-up
BTCC AmD believes NGTC switch will help it run in front of BTCC field
F1 Analysis: Sergio Perez's attitude gives promise to McLaren
WRC M-Sport reveals 2013 Ford Fiesta WRC car
WEC Oliver Turvey joins Jota for European Le Mans Series
WRC Petter Solberg to tackle Finnskogvalsen Rally
WRC Mini to be present for full WRC season with Michal Kosciuszko
DAKR Dakar Rally: Peterhansel pulls clear as Al-Attiyah loses ground
F1 Button must become a man for all seasons
BTCC AmD targets S2000 crown in 2013 BTCC season despite NGTC move
F1 Sergio Perez adamant his messy end to the 2012 season is behind him
F1 Perez says he needs to change approach for first McLaren season
FV8 Antonio Felix da Costa stays on with Arden Caterham for FR3.5 season
WEC Pescarolo could continue after team goes into liquidation
WRC Jarkko Nikara back in Mini WRC for Sweden
DAKR Dakar Rally: Nasser Al-Attiyah closes on Stephane Peterhansel
F1 Mark Webber 'struggles with title pressure' reckons Helmut Marko
F1 Marussia sure 2014 Formula 1 rule change costs can be contained
F2 Johnny Cecotto Jr switches to Arden for 2013 GP2 campaign
F1 Fernando Alonso's approach 'too political' - Helmut Marko
DAKR Stephane Peterhansel takes Dakar lead as Carlos Sainz hits trouble
WTCC Arena suspends Ford World Touring Car programme
F1 Gerard Lopez not looking at selling Lotus F1 team
FV8 Jazeman Jaafar moves to Formula Renault 3.5 with Carlin
BTCC New Vauxhall Astra heads to the BTCC for 2013
F1 Lotus atmosphere helped Raikkonen shine, according to Gerard Lopez
F1 Analysis: F1 teams facing dilemma over passive double DRS in 2013
NAS Allmendinger says he has unfinished business in NASCAR
DAKR Carlos Sainz given back Dakar lead after satellite investigation
DAKR Dakar Rally: Stephane Peterhansel moves into lead
DAKR Carlos Sainz quickest on Dakar opener
F1 At home with Stirling Moss
ERC ERC Janner Rally: Jan Kopecky grabs last-gasp victory
MISC AJ Allmendinger tops first Daytona 24 Hours test for Michael Shank
ERC ERC Janner Rally: Jan Kopecky leads in Austria
MISC Daytona Prototypes and LMP2 to equalise for new US series
F1 Red Bull says late-season upgrade hurt Mark Webber
MGP Aprilia reckons MotoGP can get manufacturers back
F1 Analysis: Fight for Force India and Caterham F1 seats nears end
WTCC WTCC considering 'push-to-pass' system for 2014
F1 The big stories of 2013 in Formula 1
DTM Best features of 2012: Why F1 stars fail in the DTM
ERC Rallying's new era keeps the best of the old
MGP Michael Laverty never expected to land MotoGP ride
WEC Anthony Davidson confident of fitness ahead of comeback at Daytona
F1 Ecclestone says Montezemolo is still a friend despite war of words
BTCC James Cole switches to the BTCC with Tony Gilham's team
F1 Damon Hill: Lewis Hamilton can grow into a leader at Mercedes
WEC Best features of 2012: Secrets of the DeltaWing
F1 Best features of 2012: Hamilton didn't move for money
MGP Ben Spies says Yamaha told him it had lost confidence in him
F1 Red Bull admits adapting to 2012 F1 rules took too long
MISC Alex Zanardi open to Daytona 24 Hours or Indianapolis 500 bid
F1 Best features of 2012: Taki Inoue on his F1 career
MGP Best features of 2012: Stoner stuns MotoGP
F1 Ross Brawn says aero staff changes were key to Mercedes' F1 slump
MGP Marc Marquez plays down chance of scoring podium on MotoGP debut
FV8 Robin Frijns backs Magnussen and da Costa for Formula Renault 3.5