Formula One News — September 2013

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Raikkonen to assess back injury in Korea practice

Kimi Raikkonen is unable to say if he will definitely be fit for the weekend's Korean grand prix.

Ferrari thought hard about signing Hulkenberg

Stefano Domenicali admits Ferrari "thought hard" about signing Nico Hulkenberg for 2014.

Da Costa closes in on 2014 Toro Rosso seat

Antonio Felix da Costa is set to be announced as Daniel Ricciardo's successor at Toro Rosso for 2014.

Vettel heading for Schumacher's F1 records

F1 veteran Gerhard Berger thinks it is possible Sebastian Vettel will break Michael Schumacher's records.

Barrichello could race Sauber at Interlagos

Rubens Barrichello's return to formula one could even happen this season.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

New Jersey on 2014 calendar, Pirelli staying in F1

New Jersey is officially back on the F1 calendar for 2014, as the FIA published a huge 22-race schedule after its meeting of the World Motor Sport Council on Friday.

New Concorde Agreement agreed

A new Concorde Agreement, which sets out the framework for how F1 is run between the governing body and the teams, has been agreed to today.

Vettel can deal with booing

Sebastian Vettel insists he is not taking the recent booing personally.

Raikkonen exit could cost Lotus sponsors

Kimi Raikkonen's departure is a "terrible loss" for Lotus, and could cost the Enstone based team some sponsorship, according to Mika Salo.

Bin Sulayem considering bid for FIA presidency

Mohammad Bin Sulayem has not denied speculation he is set to become a third candidate for the FIA presidency.

Barrichello in frame for 2014 Sauber seat

Rubens Barrichello has emerged as a shock contender to drive for Sauber in 2014.

Ferrari sends Webber bill for Singapore taxi ride

Ferrari joined the 'taxi ride' fun after the recent Singapore grand prix, sending Mark Webber a hefty bill for hitching a ride back to the pits with Fernando Alonso.

Drivers could get sixth engine for expanded 2014 calendar

F1 drivers may be allocated an extra engine for next season, if the calendar really does swell to an unprecedented 22 races.

Ferrari testing 2011 car in Barcelona

Ferrari has tested this week at the Barcelona circuit with a 2011 car, it has emerged.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Cost of Russia GP almost doubled

The final cost of the project to bring formula one to Russia was massively higher than first estimated.

Hulkenberg in the running at McLaren?

Nico Hulkenberg is in the running not only at Lotus for 2014, but also McLaren.

Support for Ferrari's 2014 lineup

Alain Prost, David Coulthard and even Bernie Ecclestone have played down suggestions Ferrari's 2014 driver lineup will blow up in the Italian giant's face.

Raikkonen to be fit for Korea

Kimi Raikkonen's trainer has played down rumours the Finn could sit out next weekend's Korean grand prix.

Lauda defends Vettel's comments

Another F1 figure has defended Sebastian Vettel, after the reigning world champion made a crass observation about his rivals.

Red Bull tyre-change lobbying unfair

Force India has hit out at the mid-season tyre specification change that, according to technical director Andy Green, was a terminal setback for the Silverstone based team.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Vettel boos linked to lack of charisma

Hans-Joachim Stuck, a German motor racing legend, has backed Sebastian Vettel after the reigning world champion was booed on recent F1 podiums.

No more passive DRS for Lotus in 2013

Lotus will no longer use the 'passive DRS' system that has often appeared on the black and gold E21 in 2013.

Mercedes lineup strongest due to harmony

Ferrari's 2014 pairing is not quite a match for Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.

Furious Webber slams penalty

Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso have slammed and ridiculed the ten-place grid penalty the Australian will have to serve next weekend in Korea.

Lotus not ruling out name change to Renault

Team owner Gerard Lopez has confirmed Lotus is hoping Renault offers 'works'-style support to the Enstone based outfit.