Formula One News — August 2013

AUGUST 24, 2013

Saturday Team Quotes

Belgian GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Report - Timing Was Everything

Belgian GP - Qualifying Report

Qualifying Results

Belgian GP - Qualifying Results

Pirelli ends Spa boycott threat amid Michelin return rumours

Pirelli on Saturday said metal debris, not a tyre design flaw, caused the rear failures and cuts seen at Spa-Francorchamps on Friday.

Raikkonen says no 2014 talks until Lotus resolves issues

Kimi Raikkonen on Friday said he is unwilling to even talk with Lotus about 2014 until certain issues are cleared up.

New Jersey race not on 2014 calendar

Plans to take formula one to New Jersey are in tatters, as Bernie Ecclestone confirmed a race amid the Manhattan skyline will not happen in 2014.

Drivers could boycott over Spa tyre danger

F1 drivers are threatening to 'boycott' the Belgian grand prix if their concerns about tyre safety are not eased, according to Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Hulkenberg finally paid by struggling Sauber

Despite protestations to the contrary, Sauber's struggle for survival is not over, according to the latest German-language reports.

Practice 3 Report - Topped

Belgian GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Belgian GP - Practice 3 Results

AUGUST 23, 2013

Whitmarsh rejects Raikkonen to McLaren rumour

McLaren has played down rumours Kimi Raikkonen might be in the running to return to the British team in 2014.

Pirelli investigating Vettel tyre problem

Pirelli returned to the F1 spotlight on Friday, when Sebastian Vettel suffered a puncture during Friday practice at high-speed Spa-Francorchaps.

Practice 2 Report - Bullspa

Belgian GP - Practice 2 Report

Friday Photos

Belgian GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Belgian GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Belgian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Belgian GP - Practice 2 Results

Suzuka signs new F1 contract through 2018

Suzuka has inked a new five-year contract to keep hosting the annual Japanese grand prix.

Sirotkin confirms 2014 contract reports

Sergey Sirotkin on Friday confirmed reports he has signed a real contract to drive for Sauber in 2014.

Practice 1 Report - Spa's Slippery Start

Belgian GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Belgian GP - Practice 1 Results

Button joins F1's silly season

F1's "silliest silly season in years got sillier still".

Silly-season spotlight shining on Ferrari

Amid F1's 'silliest silly season', even Fernando Alonso - with a long Ferrari contract - is being asked by reporters to reveal his cards for 2014.

Next races to determine 2013 title outcome

The 2014 'silly season' may be hogging the headlines, but arguably more important is the imminent battle for this year's world title.

Raikkonen absence was Lotus ultimatum?

Was there more to Kimi Raikkonen's mystery illness on Thursday?