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Ecclestone keen for F1 to stay in Melbourne

Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013 08:20 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone wants to keep a Melbourne Grand Prix on the race calendar in the face of local opposition and rival bids.
Alonso expecting strong start to F1 season

Wednesday, 20 Feb 2013 11:13 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

Fernando Alonso is convinced he will be able to fight for this year's Formula One world title from day one.
Williams finally unveil new car

Tuesday, 19 Feb 2013 11:10 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

Former champions Williams hope the last could be first again after finally unveiling their 2013 Formula One car at the Barcelona circuit where they were winners last year.
Lotus driver Grosjean impresses in Jerez

Wednesday, 06 Feb 2013 20:25 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

French driver Romain Grosjean handed over to Lotus team-mate Kimi Raikkonen after setting the fastest lap on the track so far in Formula One's first pre-season test.
Vettel expecting Hamilton challenge

Friday, 08 Feb 2013 10:47 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

Sebastian Vettel believes Lewis Hamilton can still be a contender for this year's Formula One world title.
Vettel back in the groove but Massa fastest

Thursday, 07 Feb 2013 19:13 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel shook off the winter rust with his first test of the year today while Felipe Massa raised the hopes of Ferrari fans with the fastest lap of the week.
Force India wait for second driver

Saturday, 02 Feb 2013 10:23 | Sport, Motorsport

Force India unveiled their new car for the 2013 Formula One season yesterday but the identity of their second driver remains safely under wraps for the time being
Rookie Razia added to Marussia team

Wednesday, 06 Feb 2013 08:26 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

Marussia will this season compete with an all-rookie line-up after finally concluding a deal with young Brazilian Luiz Razia.
Glock moves on from Formula 1 axe

Friday, 25 Jan 2013 11:59 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

Timo Glock has wasted no time in making a return to motorsport after being axed by Marussia this week.
2013 German Grand Prix is in doubt

Wednesday, 30 Jan 2013 13:17 | Sport, Motorsport, Formula 1

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has blamed political in-fighting as one of the reasons behind a lack of a venue to date for this year's German Grand Prix.