Nico Hulkenberg is relaxed and comfortable at Sauber, despite having only joined the Swiss team in January. read more »

F1 teams will make do with a normal test programme early next year, despite the introduction of radical new engine regulations. Some of the engine suppliers reportedly want... read more »

Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton were encouraged by their start to the weekend in Australia, despite both men ending the day on the side of the circuit. read more »

Sebastian Vettel increased his advantage over the rest of the field as practice continued in Melbourne on Friday afternoon, with the German producing a time of 1:25.908 on the... read more »

Red Bull says McLaren's decision to go radical with its 2013 Formula 1 car should not be viewed as a bad call just yet, despite predictions of early-season struggles read more »

This weekend's Australian Grand Prix marks Esteban Gutierrez's Formula One debut, yet despite the grandeur of the occasion the youngster insists he's not... read more »

Jenson Button is not worried about the possibility of McLaren’s under par pre-season test phase creeping into the start of the 2013 season, with the 2009 World... read more »

Sebastian Vettel insists team-mate Mark Webber still has the pace to compete at the front despite now being the oldest man on the grid. read more »

While fans and pundits alike ponder who really has the edge, heading into the first race weekend of the season Fernando Alonso tips Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull as the pace... read more »

Despite being separated by just three points at the dramatic culmination of their World Championship duel in 2012, title rivals Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel have... read more »

Despite the uncertainty regarding the future of a number of F1 teams, Bernie Ecclestone insists that there is no need for a budget cap. read more »

Marussia starts the 2013 Formula 1 season in its best ever shape, reckons team boss John Booth, despite its turbulent winter of driver shuffling read more »

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean says that a second consecutive season with the team should assist his progress in 2013. The French driver returned to the sport in 2012 and despite... read more »

Despite a relatively lacklustre pre-season, both Lotus drivers are looking forward to Melbourne with relish, Kimi Raikkonen in particular. "The circuit hasn't changed... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen is optimistic Lotus can have a strong start to the Formula 1 season in Australia this weekend despite admitting testing was not as smooth as the team had hoped for read more »

Sebastian Vettel can win a fourth title in 2013 despite tough competition in a golden era for F1, says BBC Sport's David Coulthard. read more »

Despite this season looking set to begin without a new Concorde Agreement in place, the FIA insists talks are "proceeding positively"... read more »

Pastor Maldonado’s position in Formula One appears to be secure, despite the death of Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez on Tuesday. Maldonado is heavily funded by state... read more »

Sky Sports F1 pundit's Martin Brundle and Damon Hill believe Pastor Maldonado's future in F1 is secure - despite the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. read more »

Despite their three Championship doubles, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner insists his outfit has lost none of their motivation to succeed... read more »

Despite the fact that Marussia outpaced Caterham on seven of the 12 pre-season test days in Spain, Giedo van der Garde does not fear his main rivals ahead of the Australian... read more »

Valentino Rossi says Formula One is no longer in his future despite once considering a swap from two wheels to four... read more »

Martin Whitmarsh has reaffirmed to Sky Sports F1 that McLaren remain committed to current partners Mercedes until 2015 despite ongoing speculation about a possible return to... read more »

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has "dampened" expectations ahead of the new season despite Merc's impressive showing in testing... read more »

Mark Webber says he isn't ready to consider retirement despite his position as the oldest driver on the F1 grid read more »