Formula One News — August 2013

Russia on Monday moved towards ending the uncertainty over its inaugural grand prix at Sochi.

As one Brazilian driver's future hangs in the balance, yet another looks set to step onto the 2014 grid.

F1's 'summer break' is a rare slice of relief for the sport's hard-working men and women.

Paul Hembery has admitted he would like to organise another 1000 kilometre tyre test, although the last one with Mercedes' 2013 car was highly controversial.

Red Bull has confirmed a meeting about Fernando Alonso took place with the Ferrari driver's manager at the Hungaroring last weekend.

Lewis Hamilton has warmly welcomed the "great compliment" made by triple world champion Niki Lauda after the recent Hungarian grand prix.

Russia's hopes of holding its inaugural grand prix next year may rest on officials being able to convince the FIA its application was lodged late due to 'force majeure'.

Jean-Eric Vergne has admitted being left out of Red Bull's plans initially left him "upset".

Monisha Kaltenborn has denied Sauber was ever close to "bankruptcy".

Ferrari's annual pre-season event on the slopes of Italian ski resort Madonna di Campiglio will take place no more.

Sergey Sirotkin has admitted he will not begin his quest for a formula one seat until early next year.

Eric Boullier has admitted Lotus is waiting for Kimi Raikkonen to make his decision about 2014.

A key figure of next year's inaugural Russian grand prix has played down suggestions the Sochi race might never take place.

Ferrari has dismissed as "fantasy" reports a lucrative 2014 offer has been made to former team driver Kimi Raikkonen.

Anthony Hamilton, the father of Mercedes driver Lewis, has been at Ferrari's Maranello headquarters this week.

Marussia has emerged as a potential destination for the McLaren-backed rookie Kevin Magnussen in 2013.

Ferrari will decide soon whether it will push ahead with a Le Mans project.