F1 weighs mandatory 2013 shark fin for clearer driver ID
Mercedes tested a prominent 'shark fin' engine cover at Magny Cours, as Formula One considers new rules to help fans identify drivers from next season.
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Mercedes tested a prominent 'shark fin' engine cover at Magny Cours, as Formula One considers new rules to help fans identify drivers from next season.
Peter Sauber has stated he would sign Michael Schumacher for 2013 if the seven-time champion leaves Mercedes, as speculation intensifies around the Formula One driver market.
Citroën CEO Frédéric Banzet says the brand’s World Rally Championship team must reduce its spending amid declining European sales and uncertain series promotion.
Hyundai will unveil its new i20 WRC rally car at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, confirming plans to rejoin the World Rally Championship from 2014.
Honda has introduced a Civic WTCC Edition for Swiss buyers, drawing on its touring car racing heritage and featuring a 2.2-litre diesel engine, unique livery and OZ Racing wheels.
Gerard Lopez says Kimi Raikkonen’s contract for 2013 with Lotus is secure, dismissing speculation of a move to Ferrari or McLaren.
Force India driver Paul di Resta has signed with Richard Goddard’s Sports Partnership, the same management as Jenson Button, after parting ways with Anthony Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton has dismissed claims that he has learned from Jenson Button during their three seasons as McLaren teammates, as contract talks continue.
Robert Kubica will compete in the Italian Ronde Gomitolo di Lana rally this weekend, marking his first event since his serious crash in early 2011.
Fernando Alonso walked away unscathed after a dramatic first-lap collision at the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix, which saw Romain Grosjean's Lotus fly over the Ferrari.
Indian medalists from the 2012 London Olympics were presented with Audi Q5 SUVs, while non-medalist Olympians received Suzuki SX4 sedans in a ceremony sponsored by DLF.
Brazilian driver Lucas di Grassi will act as official tester for the FIA’s all-electric Formula E series, which is set to launch in 2014 with city-centre races and lithium battery-powered single-seaters.
Nelson Piquet Jr has questioned whether Ayrton Senna’s driving style and technical skills would translate to today’s Formula One, citing changes in the sport since the 1990s.
Reports in Germany suggest Volkswagen could join Formula 1 in 2015, with Sauber as a potential partner and Porsche involvement under consideration for the future.
Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault have begun running complete turbo V6 engines for 2014 as Cosworth and PURE exit the Formula One supplier race.
Dodge will withdraw from NASCAR at the end of the 2012 season, ending its involvement despite unveiling a new Charger for the Sprint Cup earlier this year.
Roush Performance and NASCAR driver Greg Biffle have created a one-off supercharged Ford F-150 SVT Raptor, set for charity auction at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas.
NASA's Curiosity rover landed in Gale Crater in August 2012, delivering the first images from the Martian surface after a complex descent using a new sky crane system.
All 12 Formula 1 teams have agreed to a two-week factory closure in August 2012, with strict rules on work and communication during the enforced break.
A 1968 Ford GT40 race car achieved a record-breaking $11 million sale at RM Auctions in Monterey, reflecting the enduring appeal of American endurance racers.
Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali has indicated the team is not looking for a star to partner Fernando Alonso, but rather a reliable number two for the 2013 Formula One season.
Jenson Button has declined to deny speculation linking him to Ferrari for 2013, as the Italian team weighs options for Felipe Massa's seat.
Sebastian Vettel said ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix that Ferrari’s consistency and speed make it the strongest package so far in the 2012 Formula One season.
Marussia is preparing to conclude that Maria de Villota’s Duxford testing crash was the result of a sequence of mistakes, not a technical failure of the car.