Formula 1

Problem concerns vanes around the exhaust

The Coanda exhausts on the Williams FW35 and Caterham CT03 have been ruled illegal by the FIA specifically because of the vanes that are around the exhaust outlet.  The FW35 has a two-part vane at the top of the exhaust exit, and the Cate...

Will already get new more bodywork before Australia

Williams has finally revealed its 2013 Formula 1 car called the FW35. The team did not take part in the first test session at Jerez and waited until this week’s test at the Circuit de Catalunya to reveal the car. The most radical change ...

Currently teams would only get three pre-season test sessions

The Formula 1 engine manufacturers, which currently include Renault, Ferrari and Mercedes, are pushing to be allowed to test next year's V6 turbo engines early. Under the current rules, the teams would only get the usual three pre-season tests...

Based on MR01 but with significant upgrades

Marussia, Caterham and HRT were the three teams last year that did not score any points in the World Constructors' Championship. With HRT gone, Marussia and Caterham will have the challenge to score at least one point.  Marussia's...

Gets updated livery with new version of green and yellow scheme

Caterham has taken the wraps off of its new CT03 Formula 1 chassis, and it will take to the track at Jerez later today. It is the first car to come out of Caterham's Leafield Technical Centre. The first thing most people will notice w...

Biggest feature is a straightened nose

Toro Rosso is carrying over its drivers from last year, but a new designer has brought a new take to the STR8.  The 2013 car is the first designed by Toro Rosso's new chief designer Luca Furbatto. Furbatto was responsible for dev...

Car gets a new nose and new sponsor

Mercedes revealed its 2013 W04 chassis at Jerez a day before Formula 1 testing will begin at the track. The car has three major changes for the new season but only two of them really affect the car - a new nose, Blackberry sponsorship and Lewis Ha...

New car gets new grey and silver livery

Sauber has taken the cover off its new C32 Formula 1 chassis with a new look and whole new livery. The team also has two new drivers at the team - Nico Hulkenberg and Esteban Gutierrez. Compared to other teams, the changes to the car are exte...

The RB9 gets a new livery for 2013.

Red Bull revealed its 2013 Formula 1 car, which it is calls the RB9. The team is hoping to take its fourth consecutive Drivers' and Constructors' World Championships. The name simply indicates that it is the ninth Red Bull Formula 1 car si...

Only two remaining Formula 1 seats for 2013

Caterham has signed Giedo van der Garde as its second driver for the 2013 season. He is the team's test driver  from 2012 and will join Charles Pic on the team for 2013. Van der Garde also raced for Caterham's GP2 team in 2012; he sco...