Formula One News — October 2013

Gerhard Berger thinks Sebastian Vettel is the best driver on the grid today, while Bernie Ecclestone says the German might be F1's all-time great.

India looks set to bow out of formula one amid a flood of bad press, as it emerges McLaren mechanics have been armed with mosquito repellent to get them through this weekend's unloved grand prix.

Daniil Kvyat secured the Toro Rosso seat for 2014 because his results were simply better than his opponents.

Daniel Juncadella has played down reports that said he has a good chance of lining up on the grid for Williams next year.

Red Bull's rivals are barking up the wrong tree if they are looking for a hidden secret to the world champion team's recent successes.

Stefano Domenicali has admitted Ferrari was targeting Robert Kubica for a future seat until his career-altering rally crash of 2011.

Daniil Kvyat has denied his surprise promotion to Toro Rosso for 2014 is being powered by Russian sponsors.

This weekend's Indian grand prix could be the last, concerned motor sport chief Vicky Chandhok has admitted.

Nico Rosberg is engaged to marry his long-term girlfriend Vivian Sibold, according to German reports.

McLaren on Tuesday said it understands Red Bull's reluctance to release aerodynamics chief Peter Prodromou from his contract.

Reaping the fruits of the collaboration with Qatar is Sir Frank Wiliams' "last big wish", he admitted on Tuesday.

Dr Helmut Marko has characterised the promotion of Red Bull junior Daniil Kvyat for 2014 as a "no risk, no fun" strategy.

The F1 world got a surprise this week when Toro Rosso announced Daniil Kvyat, a Russian teenager, as Daniel Ricciardo's 2014 successor.

Porsche has denied the very latest suggestions it might be gearing up for a formula one foray.

2014 could be the prelude to Carlos Sainz jr's formula one career.

Jean Todt has raced back into pole position to remain president of the FIA.

Pastor Maldonado has hit back at rumours suggesting his future in formula one is clouded.

A political storm is brewing ahead of Monday's London meeting of the new F1 rule-making Strategy Group.

Yet another week, in which the hot speculation will surround Kimi Raikkonen's successor at Lotus, has begun.

A Danish newspaper has looked into the future and spotted Kevin Magnussen, the brand new Formula Renault 3.5 champion, at McLaren in 2015.

Toro Rosso's second race seat is for sale, according to Luiz Razia.

Rubens Barrichello has admitted he is likely to stay in Brazil's stock car championship next year.

Yet another team has claimed its competitiveness in 2013 was affected by Pirelli's mid-season tyre construction switch.

McLaren protege Stoffel Vandoorne has revealed he was in the running to replace Daniel Ricciardo at Toro Rosso next year -- until he said no to the Red Bull junior team.

Ross Brawn has admitted F1's works teams will have an engine advantage in the new turbo V6 era.