Topic: Formula One

Formula One: Bahrain on track to open 2014 season

Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia drives during the Bahrain Grand Prix last year. REUTERS/Steve Crisp

May 27, 2013

Abu Dhabi to host warm-weather pre-season testing before curtain-raiser. Read Article Formula One: Bahrain on track to open 2014 season

F1 in Schools: Small error could cause a big upset for Dubai's Safire

12 - May - 2013, Yas Marina Circuit Media Center, Abu DhabiRight: Jake Officer, Grade 5, Viperz Team, Al Yasmena SchoolLeft: Reem Al Jabiri, Grade 3, Al Shohob Stars, Al Shohob SchoolF1 in Schools national finals students racing model cars. Fatima Al Marzooqi/ The National.

May 13, 2013

Championship hopes of the German International School of Dubai could be scuppered as pupils fall foul of strict rules. Read Article F1 in Schools: Small error could cause a big upset for Dubai's Safire

Formula One: Force India want to keep McLaren in rearview mirror

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MARCH 24: Paul di Resta (L) of Great Britain and Force India drives during the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at the Sepang Circuit on March 24, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 164512829.jpg

Apr 03, 2013

Force India drivers Paul Di Resta and Adrian Sutil started strong at Australian Grand Prix last month and are already looking ahead to Shanghai and Bahrain. Read Article Formula One: Force India want to keep McLaren in rearview mirror

Formula One: Pirelli unfazed by criticism from Mark Webber and other drivers about new tyres

epa03637421 Australian Formula One driver Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing during the qualifying session at Sepang International Circuit of Malaysia Formula one Grand Prix, near Kuala Lumpur, 23 March 2013. The Malaysian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday 24 of March. EPA/AHMAD YUSNI *** Local Caption *** 03637421.jpg

Mar 23, 2013

Tyres remain the talk of the paddock as teams look to solve early woes by pressuring Pirelli to revert to last year's rubber, writes Gary Meenaghan. Read Article Formula One: Pirelli unfazed by criticism from Mark Webber and other drivers about new tyres

Formula One: Nico Hulkenberg has moved on from Melbourne setback

Sauber Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany smiles as he walks at the paddock area at Sepang circuit outside Kuala Lumpur March 21, 2013. The Malaysian Grand Prix will be held at the Sepang International Circuit on March 24. REUTERS/Samsul Said (MALAYSIA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT F1) *** Local Caption *** BAZ22_MOTOR-RACING-_0321_11.JPG

Mar 21, 2013

German driver Nico Hulkenberg explains that he has put another disastrous visit to Melbourne in the rear view mirror and is now focused on the Malaysain Grand Prix, writes Gary Meenaghan. Read Article Formula One: Nico Hulkenberg has moved on from Melbourne setback

Formula One: Drivers 'not in control of the situation' at rain-soaked Australian Grand Prix

Marshals remove excess water on the track before the qualifying session of the Australian F1 Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit. Daniel Munoz / Reuters

Mar 16, 2013

McLaren's Jenson Button is relieved the FIA made 'correct decision' to postpone qualifiers, Gary Meenaghan reports from Melbourne. Read Article Formula One: Drivers 'not in control of the situation' at rain-soaked Australian Grand Prix

Formula One: Caps fit at McLaren-Mercedes and that is what counts

Sergio Perez (MEX) McLaren signs autographs, Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Preparations, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday 13 March 2013.

Mar 14, 2013

Thought of as serious and stuffy, McLaren-Mercedes are not everyone's favourite team, but drivers Jenson Button and Sergio Perez speak about life at Woking and the 2013 season, writes Gary Meenaghan. Read Article Formula One: Caps fit at McLaren-Mercedes and that is what counts

England's Lewis Hamilton starts new Formula One chapter with Mercedes

Formula One drivers, German Nico Rosberg (R) and Lewis Hamilton (L) pose with the new Mercedes W04 as part of the Formula One training session at Jerez racetrack, on February 4, 2013 in Jerez de la Frontera. AFP PHOTO/ CRISTINA QUICLER *** Local Caption *** 410442-01-08.jpg

Feb 04, 2013

Mercedes unveiled their new car and hopes their newest driver, Lewis Hamilton, will bring more visits to the Formula One podium, wirtes Gary Meenagham. Read Article England's Lewis Hamilton starts new Formula One chapter with Mercedes

Raw speed is key ingredient in F1

Romain Grosjean out-qualified Lotus teammate Kimi Raikkonen nine times in 2012. His natural pace was why he retained his seat for 2013. Dimitar Dilkoff / AFP

Dec 20, 2012

It seems easier to teach a quick driver not to crash than to get an average driver to drive quicker, which explains why Romain Grosjean has a seat for 2013 and Kamui Kobayashi does not. Read Article Raw speed is key ingredient in F1

Champion Sebastian Vettel deserves all of our respect

Sebastian Vettel has shown relentless determination and unmovable belief. Ricardo Mazalan / AP Photo

Nov 26, 2012

Questions of the German's ability behind the wheel were answered at Yas Marina Circuit and the Brazilian Grand Prix, writes Gary Meenaghan. Read Article Champion Sebastian Vettel deserves all of our respect

Sebastian Vettel weaves his way through to the F1 championship

Facing the wrong way at the beginning of the Brazilian Grand Prix was definitely not what Sebastian Vettel wanted after the German was asked by his Red Bull team to just keep his car 'on the black stuff'. Clive Mason / Getty Images

Nov 25, 2012

Securing the drivers' title in Brazil was anything but straightforward for the German, just like it was all season, writes Graham Caygill. Read Article Sebastian Vettel weaves his way through to the F1 championship

Michael Schumacher to step back into the shadows

At Mercedes, Michael Schumacher could not replicate the success he had with past teams, especially Ferrari. Ker Robertson / Getty Images

Nov 23, 2012

The legendary Formula One driver bids a final adieu, writes Gary Meenaghan from Sao Paulo. Read Article Michael Schumacher to step back into the shadows

Charles Pic to join Caterham next year

Charles Pic like Caterham's ambitions. Tom Gandolfini / AFP

Nov 23, 2012

Sauber confirm Esteban Gutierrez as drivers look ahead to 2013. Read Article Charles Pic to join Caterham next year

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An Indian food vendor in New Delhi. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, about 10 million people develop Traveller's Diarrhoea, commonly known as Delhi belly, every year. Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP Photo

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Confederations Cup: Brazil beat Mexico

A 2-0 win provides welcome distraction amid protests, reports Gary Meenaghan from Brazil. Confederations Cup: Brazil beat Mexico

Arab Spring Islamist leaders support Erdogan

FILE - In this Tuesday, June 11, 2013, file photo, protesters run to avoid the tear gas during clashes at the Taksim Square in Istanbul. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) *** Local Caption *** Turkey Protests Photo Gallery.JPEG-00827.jpg

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