http://www.gpupdate.net/ Wed, 15 May 2013 13:43:25 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294690/mixed-feelings-over-penalty-points-system/ Drivers have expressed mixed feelings over the penalty points system discussed during a meeting of the Sporting Working Group in Barcelona last week. Although most teams have supported the idea, a few figures have raised concerns. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294690/mixed-feelings-over-penalty-points-system/ Wed, 15 May 2013 13:03:26 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294521/five-drivers-for-canada-fota-fans-forum/ Five Formula 1 drivers have been confirmed for the latest FOTA Fans' Forum, which will be staged in Montreal on 5 June, during the build up to the Canadian Grand Prix. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294521/five-drivers-for-canada-fota-fans-forum/ Sun, 12 May 2013 11:39:33 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294162/grosjean-my-season-starts-now/ Lotus driver Romain Grosjean believes that he is now in a position to consistently challenge at the sharp-end of the grid as the Formula One fraternity heads into the first Grand Prix of the European season in Spain, and is looking to carry his promising Bahrain form into the coming races. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/294162/grosjean-my-season-starts-now/ Sun, 05 May 2013 17:08:28 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293888/grosjean-dreams-of-f1-race-at-pau/ Swiss-born Frenchman Romain Grosjean says the Pau street circuit would be his chosen venue for an extra Grand Prix, with the Lotus driver eager to bring the sport back to the country he represents after a five-year absence from the calendar. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293888/grosjean-dreams-of-f1-race-at-pau/ Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293753/valsecchi-set-for-lotus-e21-aero-tests/ Davide Valsecchi, Lotus's third driver for the 2013 campaign, will get behind the wheel of the E21 chassis later this month, with the reigning GP2 Champion expected to complete a series of aero tests in preparation for the start of the European season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293753/valsecchi-set-for-lotus-e21-aero-tests/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:05:54 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293630/grosjean-much-happier-with-car-balance/ Romain Grosjean was in high spirits after securing his first podium finish of the season at Sakhir on Sunday afternoon, with the Frenchman following home Sebastian Vettel and team-mate Kimi Räikkönen to repeat the 2012 podium. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293630/grosjean-much-happier-with-car-balance/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:28:12 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293564/lotus-drivers-looking-for-improvement/ Lotus drivers Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean were in a despondent mood in the aftermath of a difficult qualifying session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the pair once again needing to fight their way back up the order on Sunday afternoon after failing to capitalise on signs of front-running pace earlier in the weekend. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293564/lotus-drivers-looking-for-improvement/ Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:20:34 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293344/grosjean-sets-sights-on-podium-finish/ Lotus driver Romain Grosjean believes a podium finish is a realistic target for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, with the Frenchman eager to bounce back from the setup issues that have plagued him in the opening three races of the season. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/293344/grosjean-sets-sights-on-podium-finish/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:53:56 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292989/raikkonen-enjoys-strong-start-in-china/ Kimi Räikkönen enjoyed a positive start to his Chinese Grand Prix weekend on Friday, with the Lotus driver setting the second fastest time behind Ferrari rival and former team-mate Felipe Massa in this afternoon's second free practice session. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292989/raikkonen-enjoys-strong-start-in-china/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:49:18 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292635/i-ve-not-shown-my-full-potential-grosjean/ Lotus driver Romain Grosjean is hopeful of demonstrating his full potential at the Chinese Grand Prix, admitting that the opening two races of the season have been frustrating amid a search to find the optimum balance with the E21 chassis. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292635/i-ve-not-shown-my-full-potential-grosjean/ Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:17:44 +0100 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292448/lotus-seeking-improvement-to-pit-stops/ Lotus is aiming to recover from a below par pit lane performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix, with Race Team Manager Paul Seaby admitting that his crew 'struggled to string good stops together' throughout a race that yielded both wet and dry conditions. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292448/lotus-seeking-improvement-to-pit-stops/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:42:37 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292316/lotus-satisfied-with-double-points-finish/ Lotus salvaged a double points finish at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix, after a disappointing qualifying performance on Saturday meant that drivers Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean started Sunday’s race well down the order. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292316/lotus-satisfied-with-double-points-finish/ Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:35:46 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292213/raikkonen-we-weren-t-quick-enough/ Lotus pairing Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean endured a difficult qualifying session at the Sepang International Circuit on Saturday afternoon, with both drivers struggling for grip and outright pace in the changeable weather conditions. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292213/raikkonen-we-weren-t-quick-enough/ Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:02:33 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292094/raikkonen-optimistic-after-friday-showing/ Lotus driver Kimi Räikkönen believes that his team is in a strong position following Friday's opening pair of practice sessions at Sepang, with the Finn continuing from where he left off on the streets of Melbourne by topping the combined timesheets. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/292094/raikkonen-optimistic-after-friday-showing/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:58:53 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291733/grosjean-fastest-as-rain-hits-albert-park/ Lotus driver Romain Grosjean set the pace during a rain-hit final practice session in Melbourne on Saturday, posting a time of 1:26.929 in the early dry phase. Ferrari duo Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa completed the top three, while reigning World Champion Sebastian Vettel ground to a halt with a late hydraulic issue. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291733/grosjean-fastest-as-rain-hits-albert-park/ Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:05:21 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291507/grosjean-i-m-feeling-much-more-comfortable/ Romain Grosjean says he feels 'much more comfortable' ahead of the 2013 Formula 1 campaign, with the Lotus driver eager to put a turbulent return to the sport well and truly behind him. Following a catalogue of first-lap crashes in 2012, the Frenchman is confident that consistency and maturity can be added to his raw pace. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291507/grosjean-i-m-feeling-much-more-comfortable/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291458/overview-presenting-the-2013-formula-1-grid/ This week in Melbourne, the lights will go out to signal the start of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. As a preview to the 64th Formula 1 campaign, GPUpdate.net has collected a range of statistics about the 22 drivers on the grid. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291458/overview-presenting-the-2013-formula-1-grid/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/3148/lotus-f1-team-s-2013-season-preview/ http://www.gpupdate.net/en/videos/3148/lotus-f1-team-s-2013-season-preview/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291197/valsecchi-instant-pace-proves-e21-potential/ Lotus reserve driver Davide Valsecchi says his ability 'to get immediately on the pace' at the Circuit de Catalunya on Saturday proves that the team has a strong car for the 2013 Formula 1 campaign, with the Italian standing in for . http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291197/valsecchi-instant-pace-proves-e21-potential/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 17:49:22 +0000 http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291164/raikkonen-misses-third-day-due-to-illness/ Kimi Räikkönen has pulled out of the penultimate pre-season test day at the Circuit de Catalunya with suspected food poisoning. The Finn was penned in for the final two days of running at the Barcelona venue, but has been advised to rest for 24 hours. http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291164/raikkonen-misses-third-day-due-to-illness/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 08:22:22 +0000