Red Bull celebrated with doughnuts again in Abu Dhabi but this time Mark Webber joined in as well and the team avoided another fine.
f1 adu dhabi 2013 articles archive
Raikkonen defends grid start decision after crash
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen said starting the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from 22nd on the grid rather than the pit lane was the right thing to do despite retiring after a collision at turn one.
Button frustrated by latest first-lap incident
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button admitted the first-lap collision at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix which spoiled his race was his own doing.
Hamilton admits he needs to get more from the car
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he needs to raise his game after finishing 45 seconds behind team mate Nico Rosberg in Abu Dhabi.
Massa unhappy with tyre choice for final stint
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa says he would have finished higher up the order in Abu Dhabi had he been given the correct tyres for his final stint.
2013 Abu Dhabi GP qualifying team radio transcript
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMark Webber took his second pole position of 2013 as Lewis Hamilton spun. Here are the team radio messages from qualifying.
Raikkonen excluded from qualifying, will start last
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has been excluded from qualifying after his Lotus failed a floor deflection test.
Raikkonen’s car fails floor test after qualifying
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen could lose his fifth place on the grid after his car failed a technical inspection following qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Raikkonen: Short wheelbase car suits my driving style
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says he’s pleased to have switched back to the short wheelbase version of the Lotus as it suits his driving style better.
Problem with car caused spin, says Hamilton
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said the car problem he reported during qualifying led to his spin during his final lap.
Webber pleased with pole on bogey track
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMark Webber said he was happy to take pole position at a track he does not count as one of his favourites.
Raikkonen warns he may miss last two races as Lotus “haven’t paid a single Euro”
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has warned Lotus the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be his last drive for them if they do not pay him his outstanding wages.
Raikkonen switches back to short wheelbase car
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLotus reverted to the short wheelbase chassis which they started the season with for Kimi Raikkonen in today’s practice sessions at his request.
“Pay driver scenario a big worry for F1” – Massa
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa is concerned more are more teams are requiring drivers to bring budgets to race for them.
McLaren don’t expect Pirelli to impose tyre stint limits
2013 Indian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren do not believe Pirelli will impose limits on how long each tyre can be used for in future races.
Drivers warned over abusing track limits to get DRS
2013 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onF1 drivers are being reminded to avoid using the run-off areas and kerbs to gain an advantage during this weekend’s race, including in the DRS zones.
One-stop strategy was worth a try – Raikkonen
2013 Indian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen said his one-stop strategy in the Indian Grand Prix was worth a try even though he fell from second to seventh at the end of the race when his tyres went off.