Marussia have confirmed that the team’s Reserve Driver Rodolfo Gonzalez will replace Jules Bianchi in Practice One at Bahrain.
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali admits he is pleased that Jules Bianchi’s hard work is paying off at Marussia…
Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali has hailed Marussia driver Jules Bianchi’s “great” start to the season.
Marussia signs deal with media giant RBC during Shanghai weekend.
He might have been a last minute addition to the 2013 F1 line-up, but Marussia’s Jules Bianchi continued to show his driving talent at Shanghai.
In a race that proved to be every bit as interesting as anticipated, Marussia F1 drivers Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton did well to fend off their direct competitors, thereby also achieving their third two-car finish in as many races.
Marussia were once again on top in the battle of the back row contenders, with both Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton able to out-qualify their Caterham counterparts.
Ambulance despatched to pit-lane to treat fallen mechanic during final practice.
Jules Bianchi believes Marussia have made ‘clear progress’ since the first two races in Australia and Malaysia.
Williams’ newly-appointed deputy team principal Claire Williams was amongst those fielding questions in Friday’s FIA press conference. Joining her were Red Bull’s Christian Horner, Mercedes’ Ross Brawn, Toro Rosso’s Franz Tost and Marussia’s John Booth. Read the full transcript
TWO TO THREE PIT STOPS EXPECTED AT THE CHINESE GRAND PRIX Shanghai, April 12, 2013 – The drivers got to grips with the 5.451-kilometre Shanghai circuit for the first time during the two free practice sessions today, with Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg going fastest on the P Zero White medium tyre in the morning and the Ferrari of Felipe Massa quickest on the P Zero Yellow soft tyre in the afternoon. There were also exceptional performances further down the field, with Jules Bianchi at one point going 11th fastest for Marussia in FP2 on the soft tyre. The drivers all used only the medium tyre in in FP1, with Red Bull’s Mark Webber the first to switch to the soft tyres half an hour into FP2
Committed Newcastle fan and Marussia chief executive, Graeme Lowdon, tells MailOnline of his team’s connection with the north-east club.
Jules Bianchi says he wants a future with Ferrari but isn’t thinking about it right now as that would just be added pressure…
Jules Bianchi says he hopes to secure his long-term future with Ferrari in F1, although his current focus remains on helping Marussia make progress up the pecking order
Marussia’s Max Chilton can’t wait for the 2013 F1 season to resume in Shanghai this weekend, having had to wait three weeks since his last track action.
Marussia’s Max Chilton can’t wait for the 2013 F1 season to resume in Shanghai this weekend, having had to wait three weeks since his last track action.