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On 20/12, 15:43
In the event of Fernando Alonso's departure, Luca di Montezemolo tells the German press that Sebastian Vettel would be the favorite to replace him, ahead of Lewis Hamilton. In the meantime, the Ferrari president is already focusing on the drivers who will mainly capture his attention in 2013, namely Nico Hülkenberg and Romain Grosjean.
On 20/12, 13:34
In 2012, McLaren experienced a season of missed opportunities and was unable to compete for titles that seemed within reach at the start of the year. Jenson Button himself admits today that he saw McLaren competing with Lotus for the title in 2012 and did not expect Red Bull to retain its crown.
On 20/12, 11:50
Caterham will have to continue restructuring the top of its organizational chart as its sporting director, Steve Nielsen, has decided to leave the team. He might join Mercedes.
On 19/12, 13:51
Jo Ramirez, former manager and iconic figure of McLaren, believes that his fellow Mexican, Sergio Pérez, will need to gain maturity to succeed in his move to McLaren. Even though he has the necessary skills and talent, he will need to make efforts to develop his personality.
On 19/12, 13:31
In advanced discussions with Marussia for a starting position in 2013, Luiz Razia admits to being surprised by the Anglo-Russian team's decision to hire Max Chilton. The Brazilian, however, more determined than ever to join the big F1 circus, is now eyeing the last vacant seats at Force India and Caterham.
On 19/12, 11:22
It is a central piece of Williams' revival that has just departed: Mark Gillan, its operations director, has decided to step down to spend more time with his family.
On 18/12, 11:59
It was no longer an open secret, but it is now official: Max Chilton will be Timo Glock's teammate at Marussia in 2013. Promoted to reserve driver within the Anglo-Russian team following Maria de Villota's accident last July, the Briton will succeed Charles Pic, who went to Caterham.
On 18/12, 10:40
Kamui Kobayashi gives up on racing in Formula 1 next year. Despite having eight million euros in funding, the Japanese driver was unable to secure a spot on the starting grid for the next season. However, he leaves the door open for 2014.
On 17/12, 18:42
After weeks of uncertainty, the future of Romain Grosjean is now known. The French driver will still be on the starting grids in 2013. Lotus has just confirmed his renewal alongside Kimi Räikkönen.
On 17/12, 15:35
Christian Horner does not make the same choice as Lewis Hamilton: he prefers to remain loyal to his team rather than leave for Mercedes.
On 16/12, 19:49
Five years after the McLaren team was disqualified from the 2007 Constructors' World Championship and penalized with a record fine of one hundred million dollars, Ron Dennis reveals that the British team could have faced a much heavier sanction from the FIA by considering an appeal in civil court.
On 16/12, 15:45
While Charles Pic has been officially announced at Caterham for several weeks now, Cyril Abiteboul, the new director of the Malaysian team, assures that a decision regarding the identity of the driver who will support the Frenchman in 2013 will not be delayed for long. According to the Frenchman, Caterham is thus studying different options.
On 14/12, 20:10
While the Swiss driver still hopes to make his return to the grid in 2013 with Force India or Lotus, he could ultimately, according to the Swiss press, end up at Ferrari. The Maranello-based firm, which would thus acquire one of the key men of Red Bull's success in 2012, would offer him in return greater future prospects, in an equivalent position, than at Red Bull.
On 14/12, 14:19
Following Nico Hülkenberg's departure, there is still a seat to be filled at Force India. While an announcement is expected before Christmas regarding the future of the Indian team, Jules Bianchi remains firmly in the running for a full-time position. He notably benefits from the support of Ferrari, which Force India would like to use for their engines starting in 2014.
On 13/12, 14:23
Norbert Haug, a pillar of Mercedes in Formula 1, has decided to retire. After more than twenty years with the star-studded firm, the German has decided, at 60, to step back.
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