Formula 1- Season 2013

[genius83]

Lotus announce Alpinestars deal
Lotus has confirmed that it has agreed a multi-year deal with Alpinestars to take effect from the upcoming F1 season.

'No need' for Concorde Agreement - Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has claimed Formula One can get by without the contract which has been at the heart of the sport for over 30 years and commits all the teams to race.

@NakedTruth
I think you are living in a dream because your dream team FI is having financial troubles of such high level that they are not able to even decide the second driver till now.

[zia1288]

I received this envelope from Mobil1 yesterday. I don't remember in near future i filled any form. It must've been when I visited their site quite a long time ago. @genius83 help me predicting winners of first 6 races so that I can win prize

[genius83]

@zia1288
Congratulations for the prize.

So, the preseason will kicks off from tomorrow with the Lotus E21's online unveiling.

[zia1288]

@zia1288
Congratulations for the prize.

So, the preseason will kicks off from tomorrow with the Lotus E21's online unveiling.

Well I've to predict winners of 1st six races, getting at least 3 correct then i'll be in draw. Now help me with the predictions

[MoizIrfan]

where to see the launch
any link for ferrari launch??

[genius83]

@MoizIrfan
Try Lotus's website for the launch. Although according to the announcement they will broadcast it on there Youtube Channel.

As for Ferrari's Launch is not going to happen before the first PreSeason Testing at Jerez so you have wait for that.

@zia1288
What is the deadline for submission of predictions? Because I can't predict anything without seeing any reviews of all major teams's cars.

[genius83]

Schumacher to race in 2013?
FIA president Jean Todt's prediction that Michael Schumacher would not be idle for long could be proven true a little sooner than even the Frenchman thought.

Glock: Petrov's pass set alarm bells ringing
Luiz Razia's December claim that there may be more changes to the Marussia F1 line-up appear to have been based on more than hope after Timo Glock admitted that his position in the line-up became precarious after the Brazilian Grand Prix.

New Ferrari to be more visually appealing than F2012
Ferrari's 2013 F1 challenger is expected to be more pleasing on the eye than the F2012 amid reports claiming that the Scuderia will attempt to disguise the stepped nose that disfigured so many of last year's cars.

Wolff: I need time in Mercedes role
New Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff admits that he will have to spend more time in his role to fully analyse what now needs to be done.

Warwick promises 'better British GP experience'
BRDC President Derek Warwick says fans attending the British Grand Prix this season will be in for a better experience after the various issues that beset the 2012 race.

Glock departure secures Marussia's future
Marussia sporting director Graeme Lowdon says the departure of Timo Glock is the type of decision that is required to safeguard the team's future.

BRDC continues to seek Silverstone investment
British Racing Drivers Club president Derek Warwick insists that work is ongoing to secure additional investment to help improve facilities at Silverstone.

Line-up should help McLaren - Perez
Sergio Perez believes his pairing with Jenson Button should help McLaren get the most out of the 2013 Pirelli tyres.

Ecclestone ends Nurburgring negotiations
The future of the German Grand Prix has been put in to more doubt after Bernie Ecclestone ended negotiations with the Nurburgring circuit.

Wolff continues in Williams role
Susie Wolff will continue as Williams' development driver, and will be the first to get behind the wheel of the new FW35.

[zia1288]

@zia1288
What is the deadline for submission of predictions? Because I can't predict anything without seeing any reviews of all major teams's cars.

I can submit any time before 1st Gp is underway. so that means before 15 march

[NakedTruth]

Lotus car launch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>feature=player_embedded&v=<wbr>P6nHwtmQ3DU

Sorry boys. YT only.

[genius83]

Lotus unveils E21
Lotus has become the first team to unveil its 2013 car as it launhced the E21 at its factory in Enstone.

Allison explains stepped nose on Lotus E21
Lotus technical director James Allison explained that weight is the reason the team has not covered up the stepped nose on the E21.

Raikkonen confident of title challenge
Kimi Raikkonen is confident that the new Lotus E21 will allow him to challenge for the 2013 world championship.

Valsecchi named Lotus third driver
2012 GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi has been named as Lotus' third driver for the 2013 season.

E21

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'Great things are possible' - Boullier
Lotus team principal Eric Boullier says "great things are possible" for Lotus this season after the team unveiled the E21.

Webber dismisses Marko criticism
Mark Webber has dismissed comments from Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko that he crumbles under pressure when challenging for the title.

I have a point to prove - Grosjean
Romain Grosjean says he has a point to prove in his second full Formula One season with Lotus this year.

Hamilton wants Mercedes progress in 2013
Lewis Hamilton says his target is for Mercedes to improve on its 2012 performance this season, but admits "nothing but first is ever acceptable".

Testing chance surprises de la Rosa
Pedro de la Rosa admits he had not expected to be able to test the new Ferrari this pre-season.

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Bid to take over HRT 'too late' for 2013 entry - Ecclestone
A new bid to take over HRT and rebrand it Scorpion Racing is not likely to get the go-ahead to compete in this year's championship, according to Bernie Ecclestone.

2013 Ferrari to be called F138
Ferrari has announced that its 2013 challenger will be known as the F138 ahead of its launch on Friday.

Raikkonen not thinking beyond 2013
Kimi Raikkonen has played down speculation that he may be planning to use his spell at Lotus as a springboard to better things, insisting that he is focused solely on getting the Enstone team to the front of the F1 field.

Glock disappointed by F1's embrace of pay drivers
Timo Glock has possibly been more in demand since his departure from F1 than he was while in its ranks, but also appears to have more to say.

Frijns frustrated at lack of Jerez role
Sauber reserve Robin Frijns is concerned that he may effectively spend 2013 on the sidelines after being told that he won't be joining his new team-mates in pre-season testing.

Webber signs off with slating of Armstrong
Mark Webber's final column for the BBC's F1 pages had little to do with F1, as the Australian instead lamented the fall of former cycling 'legend' Lance Armstrong.

Lotus sets sights on championship improvement
The Lotus F1 team is aiming to usurp one of F1's current 'big three' from their position at the head of this constructors' championship, according to chairman Gerard Lopez.

German GP saga takes new twist
In what is fast becoming one of the more tedious stories of the F1 off-season, Bernie Ecclestone has said that he is still working to keep the German Grand Prix on the 2013 schedule, despite a lack of finance and legal wranglings undermine the Nurburgring's candidature.

Zanardi visits Maranello
Alex Zanardi surprised those working hard ? and late ? on the latest Ferrari when he turned up at the Gestione Sportiva building in Maranello to see old friend Stefano Domenicali.

Partner announcements from STR, Sauber
Toro Rosso and Sauber have both preceded their new car launches by announcing tie-ups with technical partners for the 2013 season.

@ALL
From tomorrow, the hectic 6 days of launching starts when McLaren unveils MP4-28, with Ferrari unveiling F138 on Friday alongside ForceIndia's VJM06. Here is a complete schedule of F1 Launch Dates:
McLaren launch, January 31
Ferrari launch, February 1
Force India launch, February 1
Sauber launch, February 2
Red Bull launch, February 3
Mercedes launch, February 4
Toro Rosso launch, February 4
Caterham launch, February 5
Williams launch, February 19

[genius83]

Horner renews Red Bull contract
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has extended his contract at the team after signing a multi-year deal.

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Nurburgring to host German Grand Prix
A deal has been agreed for the German Grand Prix to be held at the Nurburgring, Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed.

Ferrari, Toro Rosso ink new sponsor deals
Ferrari has brought a new sponsor into F1 with the signing of a four-year deal with Weichai Power, one of China's leading manufacturer of heavy powertrain system and machinery vehicles.

Sky extends F1 coverage in Germany and Italy
News International's Sky television network has announced new deals to provide F1 coverage in Germany and Italy in 2013.
Lowe to remain at McLaren for 2013
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh says technical director Paddy Lowe will remain at the team for 2013 but admitted his future after that is uncertain.

MP4-28 'the best we've ever made' - Button
Jenson Button has described McLaren's MP4-28 as "the best [car] we've ever made" after its launch on Thursday.

McLaren's MP4-28 is unveiled
McLaren has launched the MP4-28 at its McLaren Technology Centre headquarters in Woking.

Fit, focused and refreshed Perez ready to get started
Sergio Perez was ahead of Jenson Button at least once in 2013, as the two drivers drove into the reception area of the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. Perez was at the wheel of a bright orange MP4 12C Spider, while Button got to pilot the company's new P1TM prototype.

MP4-28

[m_waqas]

great @zia1288. congrats. i hope u give due share to steve who made it possible for you Steve you should charge '10%' fees from zia.

and dudes, don't worry about launch videos. courtesy of a friend (Chris) on twitter, i am able to download these. I've downloaded complete launch video of Lotus car and will share link with you guys (its not youtube link). Similarly i am being told that upload of Mclaren video is underway. so i'll share that too asap. cheers

great pictures steve as always.

[m_waqas]

guys, you can download F1 2013 car launch videos thru following links. download while it lasts.

Lotus
Download Lotus F1 Team E21 Live Launch 28.1.13.avi from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way

Mclaren
Download Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes 2013 MP4 28 F1 Car Launch.avi from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way

courtesy: http://twitter.com/mcrisever

[genius83]

McLaren MP4-28 ? technical specifications
The complete technical specifications for the McLaren MP4-28, which was officially launched on Thursday, January 31 2013 at McLaren Technology Centre in Woking by drivers Jenson Button and Sergio Perez.

Whitmarsh: Button one of the very fastest out there
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh is confident Jenson Button will be able to step up and really deliver this season.

@m_waqas
Bhai, who is this Chris a boy or the girl that was threatening you a while back for copyrights. Anyways, here is the Ferrari's Launching website:
F138 - The Brand new Ferrari F1 singleseater

[m_waqas]

@m_waqas
Bhai, who is this Chris a boy or the girl that was threatening you a while back for copyrights. Anyways, here is the Ferrari's Launching website:
F138 - The Brand new Ferrari F1 singleseater

as you can see from her twitter profile she's a very nice lady

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