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Formula One: Schumacher pledges 500,000 euros to flood fund

Agence France-PresseJune 19, 2013 08:02

Seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher has pledged 500,000 euros ($670,000, £430,000) to victims of the recent flooding which caused havoc in southern Germany, it was reported on Wednesday. Germany was one of a number of central European countries badly affected by flooding after both the Elbe and Danube rivers reached record highs because of heavy rainfall earlier this month. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged eight billion euros to help her country's victims, who were forced out of their homes by the rising waters.

Formula One: Massa looking ahead to Ferrari revival

Agence France-PresseJune 18, 2013 07:00

Brazilian driver Felipe Massa is looking forward to Formula One's upcoming return to traditional high-speed circuits as a boost for himself and Ferrari. The 320-year-old, who has suffered a series of crashes in the races in Monaco and Canada, said he believed that tracks like Silverstone and the Nurburgring would help Ferrari close on leaders Red Bull in the constructors' championship. "I think Silverstone can be a bit better for us," explained Massa.

Montreal discussing 10-year contract extension

Thomson ReutersJune 17, 2013 12:00

(Reuters) - Canadian Grand Prix organizers say they are discussing a 10-year contract extension as Formula One seeks long-term deals with key races ahead of a possible flotation of the series. Francois Dumontier, promoter of the race in Montreal, told the espn.co.uk website that an extension to 2024 was on the table. He said that was the longest agreement ever proposed to Canadian organizers, with previous deals being for five years with options.

Vettel staying with Red Bull to end of 2015

Thomson ReutersJune 11, 2013 15:33

By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Triple Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel will race for Red Bull until the end of 2015 after the team announced on Tuesday he had extended his contract by a further year. The 25-year-old German has won the last three championships and is leading the current one by a hefty 36 points after seven races and his latest display of dominance at the weekend in Canada.

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Thomson ReutersJune 11, 2013 11:37

(Reuters) - Ferrari backed Formula One's governing body on Tuesday for their handling of a tyre testing controversy involving rivals Mercedes. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has summoned Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli to its international tribunal in Paris on June 20 on charges of breaking the rules by testing in Spain last month. "We have faith in the FIA," president Luca di Montezemolo declared at the opening of the new Ferrari museum at the Italian team's Maranello factory on Tuesday.

F1 was like a 'religion' to volunteer killed at Canadian Grand Prix: friend

The Canadian PressJune 10, 2013 20:39

MONTREAL - The volunteer marshal killed at the Canadian Grand Prix was a Formula One "fanatic" who died serving the sport he loved. Mark Robinson was crushed by a crane on Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve following the Sunday race. The 38-year-old Montrealer, who gave his free time to the annual event every year over the last decade, was pronounced dead in hospital a couple of hours later.

Formula One: Vettel still improving - Red Bull

Agence France-PresseJune 10, 2013 16:39

Sebastian Vettel is a long way from his peak and is still improving as both a competitor and driver, his Red Bull team chief Christian Horner declared following the defending triple world champion's commanding victory in the Canadian Grand Prix. As the dust settled in the aftermath of an eventful race dominated by the 25-year-old German but over-shadowed by the death of a track marshal, Horner gave a stark warning to his rivals. "He (Vettel) is continuing to get stronger, continuing to get better," Horner said.

Formula One:Vettel's win deceptive: Ferrari chief

Agence France-PresseJune 10, 2013 13:31

Ferrari team chief Stefano Domenicali believes Sebastian Vettel was flattered by the manner of his win in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. The defending triple world champion claimed his 29th career win by driving his Red Bull car from pole position to the chequered flag in an unchallenged demonstration of dominance. Victory gives him a 36 point lead over Alonso after seven races.

Formula One: No new tyres for Silverstone - Pirelli

Agence France-PresseJune 10, 2013 12:31

Tyre manufacturer Pirelli said Monday they will not be bringing new tyres to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on June 30. Some teams had tried out the new specification tyres during free practice sessions in Montreal on Friday ahead of Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. The current set of Pirelli tyres have come in for stern criticism from some teams, notably Red Bull, due to delamination, where the tread separates from the tyre.

Auto racing: Canadian GP worker killed in crane accident

Agence France-PresseJune 9, 2013 23:33

A 38-year-old marshal at the Canadian Grand Prix was killed Sunday in an accident involving a crane after the end of the Formula One race, organizers and the International Automobile Federation said. The accident occurred as workers attempted to remove the Sauber driven by Esteban Gutierrez, who had been forced to abandon the race. As workers used a mobile crane to lift the vehicle and return it to the pits, one worker, who was not immediately identified by officials, dropped his radio and attempted to pick it up.