Monaco Practice 1: Rosberg fulfills predictions early on
Nico Rosberg fulfilled predictions that Mercedes would be a force around the streets of the Monte Carlo principality, by setting the fastest time in the opening session of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Apart from ending up fastest with his time of 1:16.95 around the twists and turns of the Armco lined temporary race track, [...]
Pirelli tyres still the hottest topic as F1 descends on Monaco
Tyres are still the biggest topic of conversation as the Formula 1 world descended on Monte Carlo ahead of the Monaco GP weekend. But the big paddock whisper is that changes to Pirelli’s 2013 tyres will be only minor in Montreal next month and beyond. According to the strong and widespread rumour, the only minor [...]
Alonso: Red Bull won too easily for years now it’s difficult for them to lose
Red Bull sound like sore losers for complaining about the Formula One tyres, Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso suggested on Wednesday. The Spaniard, winner in China in April and Barcelona this month, told reporters at the Monaco Grand Prix that it was up to the champions to explain their comments but offered a theory of his own [...]
Webber: Monaco with small dogs and handbags is not really my thing
As a race, Mark Webber loves Monaco. As a place, he would much rather be somewhere else. Red Bull’s gritty Australian racer has won the most glamorous event on the Formula One calendar twice in the last three years and counts doing so as one of the greatest thrills of his career. The great outdoors [...]
Perez: I am sure that we will win some races this year
McLaren can win races this season despite their car still being some way off the pace, Mexican Sergio Perez said on Wednesday. “That’s the target. To win a race or a couple of races,” the driver told reporters at the Monaco Grand Prix where last year he set the fastest lap for Sauber. “We know [...]
Hamilton hangs out with new best friend Roscoe in Monaco
Lewis Hamilton made his point and Roscoe, his pampered pet bulldog, promptly proved him right at the Monaco Grand Prix on Wednesday. Positioning, the 2008 Formula One world champion told British reporters gathered round him in the Mercedes harbourside motorhome, is everything in Monaco. The Briton was referring to the special skills required to win [...]
Bad blood remains between Sutil and Hamilton
Adrian Sutil appeared reluctant to forgive and forget on Wednesday after Lewis Hamilton had hoped for a thaw in their frozen friendship. The two Formula One drivers, team mates in junior series and the best of friends until Sutil was involved in a nightclub fracas in China two years ago, were asked about their damaged [...]
Monaco Grand Prix: Drivers press conference full transcript
Full transcript from the FIA hosted drivers’ press conference in Monte Carlo ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, featuring: Jenson Button (McLaren), Adrian Sutil (Force India), Jules Bianchi (Marussia), Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber), Romain Grosjean (Lotus), Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes). A question to you all. Round six of a 19-race season coming up, the same points [...]
Monaco offers Hamilton best chance for first win as Mercedes driver
Words and hats may have to be eaten along with the usual canapes and caviar if Lewis Hamilton wins the glamour race of the Formula One season in Monaco this weekend. The sceptics who doubted McLaren’s 2008 world champion would stand on top of the podium this season after his move to Mercedes face a [...]