Formula One News — October 2013
OCTOBER 3, 2013
Thursday Press Conference
Korean GP - Thursday Press Conference
Red Bull to further enhance traction system
Red Bull is perfecting a "system" that is mimicking the effects of banned traction control, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reported on Thursday.
Sauber admits Barrichello an option for 2014
Monisha Kaltenborn on Thursday admitted Rubens Barrichello is in the running to return to F1 with Sauber in 2014.
No plans for single fuel supply tender
The FIA insists it has no plans to appoint a single supplier of fuel in formula one.
Rosberg says Vettel risks losing rival drivers respect
Nico Rosberg has admitted he took objection in Singapore when world champion Sebastian Vettel suggested his rivals are lazy.
FIA stops McLaren's Pirelli test in Austin
The FIA has scuppered McLaren's plans to test Pirelli tyres with a 2011 car at the US grand prix venue in Austin, it emerged on Thursday.
Amid cheat claims, Vettel proud of Red Bull system
There were two big talking points on Thursday as formula one gathered at the Yeongam circuit in South Korea.
Bianchi staying at Marussia in 2014
Jules Bianchi is staying at Marussia in 2014, the team announced on Thursday.
Perez, Slim admit Mexico race not guaranteed
Sergio Perez, and billionaire backer Carlos Slim Domit, have admitted Mexico's place on the 2014 calendar is not guaranteed.
Ward could stand aside for Bin Sulayem
David Ward has admitted he might give up his bid to become FIA president.
Massa denies being Ferrari number two
Felipe Massa has denied he ever signed a contract to be Ferrari's clear 'number 2' driver.
FIA backs Vettel amid cheat claims
The FIA has backed Sebastian Vettel amid claims he is strolling to the 2013 title with a questionably-legal Red Bull.
OCTOBER 2, 2013
Typhoon headed for Korea
Just as formula one sets up at the Yeongam circuit, a typhoon is headed for Korea.
Valsecchi ready if Raikkonen is not
Davide Valsecchi insists he is "ready" to make his formula one debut this weekend.
Alonso denies struggling with qualifying discipline
Fernando Alonso has hit back at suggestions he could up his game in the discipline of qualifying.
Marko disputes Vettel cheat claims
Red Bull has slammed reports it is flouting the rules as Sebastian Vettel stamps his dominance on the 2013 season.
Webber says 2013 struggle due to tyres
Mark Webber has pointed to Pirelli's 2013 tyres as the reason for his struggle against dominant teammate Sebastian Vettel this year.
Kaltenborn thinks Sirotkin-Gutierrez lineup could work
Monisha Kaltenborn insists Sauber would not be afraid to pair two young drivers together in 2014.
Caterham drivers unsure over 2014 seats
Caterham's current race drivers have admitted they are not sure if they will stay with the team beyond 2013.
Kvyat admits 2014 F1 move too soon
Daniil Kvyat has admitted the vacancy at Toro Rosso for 2014 may have come too soon for him.
OCTOBER 1, 2013
Hulkenberg too heavy for 2014 McLaren?
Nico Hulkenberg's weight could dent his chances of securing a McLaren seat in 2014.
Big F1 teams oppose single fuel supplier
F1's major teams reportedly oppose moves to appoint a single fuel supplier.
Vettel using secret exhaust-blown solution?
Sebastian Vettel's dominance is being powered by a clever post-'exhaust blowing' solution, a specialist Italian magazine claims.
Pirelli to be very conservative for 2014
The days where grands prix are spiced-up by deliberately heavily-degrading tyres could be over.
Todt rival Ward could oppose Bahrain GP
Jean Todt's rival FIA presidential candidate has announced he would consider dropping the highly controversial Bahrain grand prix.