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.