Formula One News — September 2013

The big rumour that shone under Singapore's lights on Thursday was all about Fernando Alonso -- and McLaren.

Kimi Raikkonen has played down the prospect of sitting out races, after revealing he only chose to leave Lotus because he was not being paid.

Friday practice sessions could be extended from 90 to 120 minutes next year in a bid to help young drivers gain formula one mileage.

Romain Grosjean has admitted he is looking forward to being the 'number 1' at Lotus next year.

With every rival team now focusing arguably harder on the big challenge of 2014, Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel is increasingly seen as this year's champion-elect.

Felipe Massa has admitted he could bring a financial boost to a team that keeps his formula one career on track in 2014.

According to one rumour in Singapore, Bernie Ecclestone has cancelled an order for a new F1 motor home that would have made its debut in 2014.

Mark Webber has admitted his waning motivation will be stretched even further as he contests the final seven grands prix of his career in 2013.

Sebastian Vettel has played down suggestions Red Bull's rivals have put the world champions on the back foot with their driver lineups for 2014.

F1 drivers have given the thumbs-up to the corner that has replaced the notorious 'Singapore sling' chicane.

Singapore GP - Thursday Press Conference

The 2014 'silly season' was still the dominant paddock theme on Thursday as formula one geared up for the Singapore grand prix.

Jacques Villeneuve has blasted Ferrari's decision to sign Kimi Raikkonen for 2014.

Antonio Felix da Costa seemed happier than a normal race winner when he won the Formula Renault 3.5 race in Hungary last weekend.

The FIA appears to have got ahead of itself whilst organising the press conference schedule for this weekend's Singapore grand prix.

Jenson Button has confirmed that the sticking point in his talks with McLaren is over 2015.

Once strongly linked with a move to Ferrari, Mark Webber will enter F1 retirement having faced a parting shot from Luca di Montezemolo.

Jacques Villeneuve has joined those who rail against the increasing power wielded by so-called 'pay drivers' in formula one.

McLaren on Wednesday shed little further light on one of the last major talking points of the 2014 'silly season' -- the British team's drivers for next year.

As the class of 2014 shapes up towards the end of a frantic 'silly season', McLaren is still yet to announce its driver lineup for next year.

A huge sign that Pirelli is staying put as F1's official tyre supplier emerged on Wednesday.

Worrying news emerged from the Austrian grand prix project on Wednesday -- Walter Kafitz has left the Red Bull-Ring.

Sebastian Vettel has admitted Red Bull is getting better as a team as it accrues more experience and titles.

Ferrari is on the cusp of tipping the balance of its resources away from the 2013 championship battle.

Leaving Ferrari could be the best thing for Felipe Massa.