Formula One News — October 2013

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Thursday Press Conference

Abu Dhabi GP - Thursday Press Conference

Hulkenberg feeling unwell in Abu Dhabi

Nico Hulkenberg is spending Thursday in his hotel room rather than at the Yas Marina circuit.

Webber's problems no conspiracy says Newey

Adrian Newey has dismissed suggestions Mark Webber's reliability problems are something other than just bad luck

Mercedes and Ferrari both claim pitstop record

In recent days, both Mercedes and Ferrari have claimed to now hold the record for the fastest pitstop ever recorded in formula one.

Red Bull's Newey era set to end?

The Adrian Newey era at Red Bull could be nearing its end.

Vettel not ready to lift throttle in 2013

A fourth title is already in his pocket, but Sebastian Vettel is not ready to lift the throttle in 2013.

Red Bull denies driver reshuffle for Webber, Ricciardo, Kvyat

Red Bull and Toro Rosso have denied rumours they could shake up their F1 driver lineups for the final two races of the 2013 season.

Raikkonen won't give up fights with Grosjean

In a further sign that Kimi Raikkonen's relationship with Lotus is dead in the water with three races still to run in 2013, his manager says the radio rudeness in India last Sunday was unprecedented.

Chilton could block Hulkenberg's Force India return

A lack of sponsors and the power of pay-drivers could lock Nico Hulkenberg out of formula one.

Lowe got married before Abu Dhabi

Paddy Lowe, 51, married his girlfriend Anna Danshina, 31, between the Indian and Abu Dhabi grands prix.

Red Bull wanted to sign Alonso for 2008

Fernando Alonso turned down an offer to move to Red Bull for the 2008 season.

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Ecclestone tips Brawn to leave Mercedes

Niki Lauda has slammed the latest speculation about Ross Brawn's future, insisting nothing has changed to trigger the reports.

Swiss authorities open criminal probe against Ecclestone

Yet another war front has opened for F1's embattled chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.

Maldonado looks to beat Hulkenberg to Lotus seat

Nico Hulkenberg looks set to miss out on the Lotus race seat for 2014.

Mid-year tyre switch helped Red Bull says Newey

Adrian Newey has admitted Pirelli's mid-season tyre specification change helped the quadruple back-to-back world champions in 2013.

Webber's bad relationship with Vettel started in 2007

Mark Webber's bad relationship with his teammate Sebastian Vettel dates back six years.

Williams denies talks with Brawn

Williams has played down reports the British team could be the next destination for Ross Brawn.

F1 doctor slams doping claims

Former F1 doctor Gary Hartstein has slammed suggestions even formula one is not immune to doping.

OCTOBER 29, 2013

FIA checks Red Bull for bending floor

Another secret of Red Bull's dominance in the second half of the season is emerging.

Mercedes quiet amid latest Brawn exit reports

Mercedes on Tuesday refused to confirm or deny the latest speculation about Ross Brawn's future.

Lotus apologises after Permane receives threats

Lotus has apologised after an expletive-laden exchange on the radio with Kimi Raikkonen during the Indian grand prix.

Vettel helped mechanics pack up India garage

Sebastian Vettel halted his title-winning party in India to help his mechanics pack up the Red Bull garage, it has emerged.

Sainz satisfied despite wait for F1 debut

Carlos Sainz jr insists he is "very satisfied" despite missing out on the vacant seat at Toro Rosso for 2014.

Mateschitz compares Alonso to like Muhammad Ali

Dietrich Mateschitz has likened Fernando Alonso to legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Red Bull fined for Vettel celebrations in India

Red Bull will have EUR 25,000 less in its coffers for the championship party in Abu Dhabi, after the FIA toasted Sebastian Vettel's title win on Sunday with a penalty.