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February 2013 News Archive

F1 Lewis Hamilton says he prayed for Adrian Sutil's F1 return
F1 Jean-Eric Vergne sure of benefit of Toro Rosso F1 updates
WEC Alex Brundle to race for OAK in 2013 World Endurance Championship
MGP Filippo Preziosi resigns from Ducati
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Romain Grosjean laments poor weather
F1 Perez admits McLaren still needs more time to understand car
ERC Robert Kubica commits to European Rally Championship with Citroen
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Mark Webber tops first day for Red Bull
F2 Jerez GP2 test: James Calado quickest on final day of running
F1 Adrian Sutil insists he deserves a second chance on F1 return
F1 Adrian Sutil reinvigorated as Force India F1 deal confirmed
F3 Sven Muller moves to Ma-con for 2013 European Formula 3
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Hamilton fastest as rain hits the track
F3 Damon Hill's son Josh joins Fortec's European Formula 3 squad
F1 Pirelli warns Formula 1 time is running out for new tyre deal
MGP Sepang MotoGP test: Dani Pedrosa back on top on final day
INDY Ryan Hunter-Reay tries Ed Carpenter Racing's IndyCar
F1 Adrian Sutil beats Jules Bianchi to 2013 Force India Formula 1 seat
WEC Ryan Briscoe joins Level 5 for Sebring as team ponders ALMS return
F1 The secret F1 mechanic's diary: testing tribulations
WRC Ice, 911s, bears and the Sainz family
F1 Views from the Britpack
F1 Formula 1 tests prove field has closed up even more in 2013 - Lotus
F1 Lotus shrugs off FIA ruling over Renault Formula 1 engine maps
F1 Jenson Button fears driving style may not matter with 2013 F1 tyres
F2 Tom Dillmann sets pace on second day of GP2 Jerez test
WEC Nissan's Le Mans return influenced by 2012 DeltaWing success
WTCC Pepe Oriola continues in WTCC with reconstituted Tuenti SEAT team
F1 Williams promises upgrades at every grand prix in 2013 F1 season
F1 F1 testing: Teams under pressure as potentially wet final test looms
F1 Daniel Ricciardo not fixated on Red Bull Formula 1 chances
MGP Sepang MotoGP test: Jorge Lorenzo deposes Dani Pedrosa on day two
F1 McLaren 'not culpable' over Paddy Lowe's Mercedes move
SUP Casey Stoner says V8 debut more daunting than stepping into MotoGP
WTCC Rob Huff joins Munnich SEAT for 2013 World Touring Car Championship
MISC Gianni Morbidelli keeps Audi Italia Superstars drive
NAS Daytona crash: Jimmie Johnson calls for changes
WEC The next British Porsche legend?
DTM Ralf Schumacher still 'key' to Mercedes DTM programme
F1 Susie Wolff targets Super Licence, Williams F1 reserve driver role
F2 Tom Dillmann fastest on first day of 2013 GP2 testing at Jerez
MGP Sepang MotoGP test: Andrea Dovizioso reassured by Ducati gains
F1 Renault promises 2014 F1 V6 focus won't harm 2013 programme
MGP Sepang MotoGP test: Dani Pedrosa fastest as testing resumes
F1 Mercedes' Lowe deal no threat to Brawn, insists Lauda
F1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne safe, insists Bernie Ecclestone
WEC Nissan to build all-electric Le Mans car for 2014
F1 Renault unveils first images of 2014 Formula 1 V6 turbo
F1 One-hit Formula 1 polesitters
F1 Analysis: Paddy Lowe's exit a blow to McLaren
NAS Drivers defend Gen 6 car amid lack of passing in Daytona 500
F1 Renault eager to supply engines to fewer teams in Formula 1
F1 Paddy Lowe to leave McLaren for Mercedes later this year
NAS Danica Patrick thinks inexperience cost her win shot at Daytona
F1 Williams in best shape yet, reckons Pastor Maldonado
F2 Ma Qing Hua to make GP2 debut with Caterham at Jerez
SUP Jonny Reid lands 2013 DJR V8 Supercars ride
WEC Tom Kimber-Smith to chase Le Mans 24 Hours hat-trick with Greaves
F1 Massa believes final F1 test will be crucial for Ferrari
NAS Daytona 500: Jimmie Johnson beats Dale Earnhardt Jr to victory
F1 Kubica on the comeback trail
NAS Daytona 500: Track confident over crowd safety after crash
NAS Daytona 500 to go ahead as planned despite crash injuring fans
NAS Daytona crash: Fans injured in NASCAR Nationwide pile-up
F1 What we learned from the second F1 test
NAS Spotters guide: The 2013 Daytona 500
F1 Barcelona F1 test summary: Perez comes out on top
F1 Trackside view: Spain in the rain
F1 Whitmarsh's verdict on the state of F1
FV8 Aragon FR3.5 test: Stoffel Vandoorne tops times for Fortec
F1 Webber: Red Bull working at its best as a team
F2 iSport on verge of selling GP2 entry
BTCC Paul O'Neill gives up on chasing a British Touring Car seat in 2013
F2 Robin Frijns admits the pressure is on him to perform in GP2 test
F3 Estoril GP3 test: Lewis Williamson quickest on final day
F3 Double R Racing switches to European F3 with three cars
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Hamilton stays on top of times on final day
F2 Sauber reserve Robin Frijns to test Trident GP2 car
F1 Bottas welcomes pitstop practice on disrupted final day of testing
NAS Danica Patrick backed to race at the front in the Daytona 500
F1 Lewis Hamilton says rivals' faith in Mercedes too generous
F1 Lotus downplays testing form despite rivals' comments
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Hamilton tops rain-hit final morning
F1 Nico Hulkenberg impressed by Lotus's form
F1 Jenson Button says F1 tyres easier to understand in 2013
MOT2 Moto2/Moto3 testing: Pol Espargaro and Maverick Vinales fastest
WRX Petter Solberg commits to full European Rallycross season
NAS Kyle Busch wins second Daytona 500 duel qualifying race
NAS Kevin Harvick wins first Daytona 500 duel race
F1 Barcelona test blog: rain, hail, cold... and pitstops
F1 Romain Grosjean believes his new approach is already evident
F3 Estoril GP3 test: Carlos Sainz Jr quickest again
F1 Jenson Button admits McLaren struggling to understand new car
F1 Sutil says he has done everything he can to secure Force India seat
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Alonso leads the way on day three
FV8 Daniil Move eyes top-five finish in FR3.5 with Comtec
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Alonso sets early day-three pace
F2 Quaife-Hobbs backs MP to shine in rookie GP2 year
F1 Di Resta says he is not concerned about the identity of team-mate
F1 Ferrari admits importance of securing second 2014 F1 engine customer
F3 Josh Webster to move into GP3 with Status in 2013
NAS Dale Earnhardt Jr to start Daytona 500 Duel from back of field
F2 Adrian Quaife-Hobbs moves into GP2 with MP
F1 Trackside view from Barcelona
WRC Why rallying is still a safe sport
FV8 Vandoorne: future McLaren F1 star?
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Vettel says no reliability worries
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Raikkonen unconcerned by lost mileage
F3 Estoril GP3 test: Red Bull juniors lead first day
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Bottas 'smiling' after first FW35 run
F1 F1 testing: Sergio Perez says tyre degradation is now 'extreme'
F1 Mercedes making progress, says Lewis Hamilton
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Perez puts McLaren on top on day two
WEC Bruno Senna impresses on debut drive in Aston Martin Vantage GTE
F1 Barcelona F1 test: Vettel quickest on second morning
DTM No DTM drive for Kubica in 2013 as Mercedes signs Juncadella
WEC Alex Wurz says revised Toyota TS030 HYBRID is a step forward
F1 Jaime Alguersuari unlikely to race outside F1 in 2013
INDY Sebring IndyCar test: Takuma Sato quickest on Foyt debut
INDY AJ Allmendinger revels in Penske IndyCar test
F1 Tech blog day 4: Rain doesn't spoil play
F1 Under the skin of the Williams FW35
F1 Pastor Maldonado says new Williams is a big improvement on FW34
F1 F1 Testing: Leading drivers predict more pitstops in 2013
WEC FIA says new LMP1 rules will bring privateers back to sportscars
F1 F1 testing: Fernando Alonso sure 2013 Ferrari capable of title bid
INDY IndyCar updates 2013 Dallara DW12 to improve safety and durability
F1 Williams and Caterham exhausts considered illegal by FIA
F1 F1 testing: Nico Rosberg on top on first day at Barcelona
GT Susie Wolff keen to add GT campaign to Williams Formula 1 duties
F1 Williams sure exhaust outlet in new FW35 is legal
WTCC Tom Coronel believes Chevrolet exit will revitalise WTCC
F1 F1 Testing: Vettel sets early pace for Red Bull at Barcelona
F3 European F3 champion to get Ferrari F1 test again
BTCC Motorbase to run Liam Griffin in the Jack Sears Trophy
WEC Alex Wurz warns against Toyota overconfidence for 2013 WEC
WEC Toyota reveals heavily-revised TS030 HYBRID Le Mans contender
F1 Williams launches the FW35 ahead of second test of 2013
F1 Stoffel Vandoorne joins McLaren F1 Young Driver Programme
F1 One-hit Formula 1 wonders
BTCC Jeff Smith stays on at Eurotech for 2013 BTCC season
NAS Stewart: Patrick's Daytona pole should not increase expectations
F1 Formula 2013 build-up gets serious as Barcelona test kicks off
F3 Nick Yelloly returns to GP3 with Carlin
F1 Caterham says change of line-up is healthy for the team
F3 Felix Rosenqvist stays in European Formula 3 with Mucke
NAS Daytona 500: Danica Patrick becomes first female NASCAR Cup pole-winner
F1 Inside Sauber's narrow sidepods
F1 Nico Hulkenberg will be a 'huge asset' reckons Sauber F1 team
NAS NASCAR Sprint Unlimited: Kevin Harvick starts year with victory
SUP V8 Supercars: Nissan surprised by car's pace on test debut
NAS Daytona 500: Danica Patrick fastest in pre-qualifying practice
F1 Alain Prost's side of the story
F1 Jaime Alguersuari frustrated to lose 2013 Formula 1 chance
F1 Nico Rosberg denies Mercedes reshuffles destabilised F1 team
NAS NASCAR Sprint Unlimited: Kevin Harvick avoids crash and sets pace
F1 McLaren's drive for off-track excellence
WEC Senna's new Aston GT challenge
MISC Fisichella plans Superstars return as Vallelunga picked for finale
WEC Lucas Luhr to contest 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours with Jota
INDY Dragon says split with Legge was in the team's best interest
MGP Valentino Rossi 'born again' after Sepang MotoGP test
FV8 Lotus signs Sorensen, Stockinger for 2013 FR3.5 season
F3 Alex Fontana to contest 2013 GP3 Series with Jenzer
F1 James Key: Toro Rosso capable of challenging for sixth in F1 2013
F1 Caterham: Formula 1 constructor rules should be eased
WEC Bruno Senna looking to expand racing programme for 2013
WTCC James Thompson encouraged by Lada WTCC test
INDL IndyCar postpones new Indy Lights car
WRC Mikko Hirvonen's Sweden diary
F3 British F3: What went wrong
WEC Extreme Speed switches to American Le Mans Series LMP2 class
MOT2 Pol Espargaro, Maverick Vinales quickest in Moto2 and Moto3 testing
F1 Williams' Xevi Pujolar does not see Valtteri Bottas as an F1 rookie
MGP MotoGP to use pre-2011 pits for Silverstone race
F1 F1 2014 rules a minefield for top teams says Red Bull's Horner
F1 Caterham: No more false promises ahead of 2013 Formula 1 season
WTCC World Touring Car squad Bamboo keeps Alex MacDowall for 2013
INDY Conquest calls time on IndyCar bid to focus on sportcars
F1 Why F1 won't pine for absent stars
INDY Katherine Legge planning legal action following Dragon Racing exit
FV8 Tech 1 has faith Mikhail Aleshin can deliver 'great' FR3.5 season
MGP Marc Marquez surprised by his pace during MotoGP test at Sepang
F1 Nico Hulkenberg a great reference, says Esteban Gutierrez
F1 Toto Wolff accepts he has no margin for error at Mercedes
F1 Vergne confident Toro Rosso has taken a step forward in 2013
F1 Glock believes Marussia will struggle this year with rookie line-up
BTCC Motorbase retains Mat Jackson and Aron Smith for 2013 BTCC effort
INDY Dragon signs Sebastian Saavedra for 2013 IndyCar season
WRC Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
F1 Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes will struggle, reckons Mika Hakkinen
ERC European Rally Championship moves Croatia and Poland dates
WEC BMW unveils new Z4 GTE American Le Mans contender
FV8 Mikhail Aleshin continues Formula Renault 3.5 comeback with Tech 1
MGP Dani Pedrosa instantly impressed by new team-mate Marc Marquez
F1 Melbourne Formula 1 critics are selfish, says David Coulthard
F1 Pedro de la Rosa open to staying on as F1 GPDA chairman
F1 Formula 1's era of excess is over, says McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh
WTCC Tom Coronel keeps ROAL World Touring Car drive
F1 Why airline nightmare could hurt F1
WRC Loeb admits Ogier was always in control during Rally Sweden
F1 New Williams FW35 passes final crash test
MGP Crutchlow believes emulating 2012 MotoGP season will be hard
F3 Koiranen signs Vainio, Kujala for 2013 GP3 season
F1 Lotus confident of no repeat of suspension issues in Barcelona test
F1 Force India 's 2013 F1 car a clear step forward - Jules Bianchi
WRC Sebastien Ogier hails VW Polo R's performance in Rally Sweden
F1 Rory Byrne assisting Ferrari with 2014 Formula 1 car
F1 Kimi Raikkonen encouraged by Lotus form after first test of 2013
F1 Mercedes impressed by Lewis Hamilton after Jerez F1 test
WRC Rally Sweden: Sebastien Ogier claims first win for new VW team
NAS Jeff Gordon: New NASCAR Sprint Cup cars demand more skill
F1 What we learned from the first F1 test
F1 Jerez test: The final trackside verdict
WRC Rally Sweden: Mads Ostberg not willing to settle for third
WRC Rally Sweden: Sebastien Ogier leads into final day
WRC Rally Sweden: Sebastien Ogier holds Sebastien Loeb at bay
INDY Michael Shank Racing not giving up on IndyCar
F1 Mixed emotions for Pedro de la Rosa on Ferrari debut
WRC Rally Sweden: Sebastien Ogier in a class of his own
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Raikkonen says feeling with car improving
F1 De la Rosa says test was key for Ferrari's simulator development
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Vettel upbeat on Red Bull reliability
F1 Bianchi feels he has done enough to show he deserves Force India seat
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Raikkonen puts Lotus on top on final day
WRC Rally Sweden: Sebastien Ogier storms away
F1 Mercedes encouraged by technical changes ahead of 2013 season
F1 Jerez Formula 1 test: Kimi Raikkonen calm about Lotus gains
WRC Rally Sweden: Mikko Hirvonen resigned to salvaging bonus points
F1 Hamilton says Mercedes is right where he was expecting
WEC Ryan Dalziel joins SRT Viper for Le Mans 24 Hours
WEC Revamped European Le Mans Series gets 29 entries
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Vettel puts Red Bull on top on Friday morning
WRC Rally Sweden: M-Sport sure Mads Ostberg still in hunt after problem
WRC Rally Sweden: Sebastien Ogier pulling away on Friday
INDY EJ Viso says Andretti Autosport the best option for him in 2013
WRC Rally Sweden: Sebastien Loeb takes early lead
WRC Let it snow: WRC magic in Sweden
F1 Tech round-up: The midfield designs
F1 Tech blog day four: Wet towels required
F1 Jerez testing blog: Hamilton builds solid foundations
F1 Pic: Renault engine and KERS give Caterham edge over Marussia
INDY EJ Viso lands Andretti Autosport seat for IndyCar season
F1 Jerez F1 test: Kimi Raikkonen encouraged by Lotus's early pace
F1 Jerez F1 test: Felipe Massa still wowed by Jenson Button's time
F1 Jerez Formula 1 test: Mercedes back on track says Nico Rosberg
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Vettel says new Red Bull a step forward
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Felipe Massa stays ahead on day three
MGP Sepang MotoGP test a 'weight off his shoulders' for Rossi
F1 Rossiter: On-track testing a boost for F1 simulator work
MGP Ducati riders say major changes needed to 2013 MotoGP bike
F1 Pirelli says Jerez too rough for Formula 1 tyre testing
F1 Ricciardo wants to have more influence in Toro Rosso development
INDY Allmendinger to drive for Penske during IndyCar test at Sebring
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Felipe Massa fastest on third morning
MGP Marc Marquez says Sepang crash part of learning process
F1 Lotus sure it has all it takes to be at the front of the F1 field
F1 Red Bull says no car will dominate in 2013 Formula 1 season
F1 Nico Hulkenberg upbeat about Sauber form after Jerez test
WRC Rally Sweden: Sebastien Ogier and VW top qualifying
MGP Sepang MotoGP testing: Dani Pedrosa ends on top
F1 Rosberg: Mercedes must only show progress for 2013 to be a success
F1 Bernie Ecclestone to meet teams to work on Formula 1 future
SUP Maro Engel to race Erebus Mercedes V8 Supercar
F1 Under the skin of the Mercedes W04
F1 2013 F1 cars: The trackside verdict
F1 McLaren F1 debut lives up to Sergio Perez's expectations
F1 Romain Grosjean says Lotus E21 is an improvement 'in all areas'
F1 Red Bull in better shape than last winter, says Mark Webber
F1 Lewis Hamilton bullish amid Mercedes' testing setbacks
F1 Luiz Razia insists rookie F1 line-up no handicap for Marussia
WEC Panoz takes DeltaWing in-house for 2013 American Le Mans Series
NAS NASCAR moves to make start-and-park less lucrative
F1 Jerez Formula 1 testing: Romain Grosjean leads day two for Lotus
F1 Jerez F1 test: Maldonado insists using 2012 Williams no problem
F1 Caterham shrugs off Lotus's suggestion of illegal exhaust
MGP Nicky Hayden admits Ducati has lost ground in first MotoGP test
F1 Formula 1 teams want early test of 2014 V6 turbo engines
F1 Red Bull boss Christian Horner not interested in other F1 options
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Romain Grosjean leads second morning for Lotus
MGP Sepang MotoGP testing: Dani Pedrosa edges out Jorge Lorenzo again
F1 Jean-Eric Vergne not worried he might lose Toro Rosso F1 seat
F1 Marussia signs Luiz Razia for second 2013 Formula 1 seat
INDY Rahal Letterman Lanigan signs James Jakes for second IndyCar seat
F1 Jerez F1 test: Marussia makes changes after Max Chilton's crash
WEC Bruno Senna leaves F1 for Aston Martin Le Mans and WEC drive
F1 Jerez test: Giedo van der Garde says rear grip Caterham's weakness
F1 Jerez F1 test: Daniel Ricciardo says new Toro Rosso more amenable
F1 Jerez F1 test: Romain Grosjean says Lotus exceeds expectations
F1 Jerez F1 test: Nico Hulkenberg praises Sauber's high-speed handling
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Mark Webber wants Red Bull to fix understeer
F1 Jenson Button surprised by pace on first day of F1 test at Jerez
F1 Jerez F1 testing: Paul di Resta reports no surprises at Force India
F1 Massa: 2013 Ferrari a different world compared to poor '12 car
F1 Jerez F1 testing: McLaren's Jenson Button quickest on day one
F1 Jerez Formula 1 testing: Nico Rosberg upbeat despite Mercedes glitch
F1 Romain Grosjean sets early pace in Jerez F1 test
F1 Toro Rosso planning switch to Renault engines for 2014
F1 Brawn downplays fears of impending crisis in Formula 1
MGP Pedrosa quickest from Lorenzo, Marquez in Sepang MotoGP test
F1 Caterham: No plans for vanity panel for CT03 car
F1 Marussia insists it is in best ever financial shape for F1 2013
F1 Caterham promises major car revamp after focus on infrastructure
F1 Marussia MR02 a 'massive' step forward, according to John Booth
F1 New Marussia MR02 Formula 1 car unveiled at Jerez
F1 Under the skin of the Red Bull RB9
F1 F1's top 10 winter testing shocks
F1 Analysis: Toro Rosso aims high with new STR8 car
F1 Toro Rosso insists it is under pressure, not Ricciardo and Vergne
F1 Toro Rosso reveals its 2013 car, the STR8
F1 Bianchi, Rossiter to test for Force India at Jerez this week
F1 Toto Wolff says Mercedes needs stability
F1 New Mercedes W04 Formula 1 car has innovations, Ross Brawn insists
F3 Dennis van de Laar joins Formula 3 European Championship grid
F1 Rosberg: Strong start to 2013 season unlikely for Mercedes
F1 Hamilton keeps expectations in check for first season with Mercedes
GT JRM to field Nissan GT-Rs in Blancpain Endurance Series
F3 Will Buller gets T-Sport European Formula 3 seat
F1 Mercedes' new W04 2013 Formula 1 car makes debut at Jerez
SUP Motor racing's shortest retirement
F1 McLaren: Time to get the basics right
F1 Analysis: RB9 keeps low profile at Red Bull launch
F1 Red Bull open to passive DRS concept for 2013
F1 Horner: No doubts about Webber's talent despite Marko's comments
ERC Jari Ketomaa takes victory in Latvian ERC round
F1 Adrian Newey says new Red Bull RB9 an evolutionary car
F1 Red Bull launches its 2013 car, the RB9
NAS Piquet Jr gets back on track
F1 Under the skin of the Ferrari F138
F1 The secret F1 mechanic's diary
WRC Marcus Gronholm to test Motorsport Italia Mini WRC after injury break
ERC ERC Liepaja-Ventspills: Jari Ketomaa takes lead from Craig Breen
F1 Sauber C32 launch: No Ferrari V6 engine deal but no plans for split
F1 Sauber C32 launch: Sergio Perez's Monaco crash inspired sidepods
F1 Sauber unveils its 2013 Formula 1 design, the C32
WEC Le Mans panel picks its legendary cars
F1 Formula 1's brewing tyre dilemma
F1 Under the skin of the McLaren MP4-28
F1 Force India wanted Bianchi as reserve driver for another year
ERC Craig Breen leads Rally Liepaja-Ventspils for Peugeot
WEC Toyota back up to two cars for World Endurance Championship
WEC Loic Duval takes Dindo Capello's Audi role
F1 McLaren: No concerns over drivers' qualifying form
WEC Viper returns to Le Mans 24 Hours as 2013 entry list is revealed
F1 Giedo van der Garde secures second Caterham F1 seat
BTCC Howard Fuller added to HARD's British Touring Car line-up
F1 Ferrari stays realistic on goals for new F138 car
F1 Force India: No second driver announcement before Barcelona test
F1 Force India VJM06 launch: New car a total rethink
SUP Stone Brothers considers legal action against Shane van Gisbergen
F1 Ferrari F138 launch: Fernando Alonso sure missing test right call
F1 New Force India VJM06 Formula 1 car unveiled at Silverstone
F1 Ferrari presents the F138 Formula 1 car in Maranello