Formula One News — November 2013

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Alonso not Ferrari number one says Montezemolo

Having given Fernando Alonso "eight out of ten" for his 2013 season, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo now insists the Spaniard is not the famous Italian team's number 1 driver.

Massa likens F1 pay-drivers to prostitutes

Felipe Massa has likened F1 pay-drivers to prostitutes.

Hamilton, Rosberg disagree over Massa's Williams move

F1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are split over whether Felipe Massa's move to Williams is a boost to the departing Ferrari driver's career.

Button says teams should sign Perez

Jenson Button has given his departing McLaren teammate Sergio Perez a strong recommendation as the Mexican seeks a new seat for 2014.

F1 deal fraught with constant crisis

Donald Mackenzie, the highest profile figure at F1 owners CVC, has described his investment in the sport as one fraught with "constant crisis".

Departing Webber not ready for red wine with Vettel

Mark Webber is not ready to spill the beans on the intriguing story of his "f***ing intense" title battle with Sebastian Vettel in 2010.

No gifted win as Webber bows out in Brazil

Mark Webber will not be gifted a tenth win as he bows out of formula one in Brazil this weekend.

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Ferrari says Raikkonen injury no problem

Ferrari insists it was aware of the extent of Kimi Raikkonen's back problems when the Finn was signed up for 2014.

Montezemolo gives Alonso 8 out of 10 for 2013

Luca di Montezemolo has given Fernando Alonso "eight out of ten" for the Spaniard's 2013 season.

Di Resta admits Indycar switch an option for 2014

Paul di Resta has admitted he might consider a move to America's premier Indycar series for 2014.

Maldonado admits Williams sabotage claims wrong

Pastor Maldonado has admitted it was "wrong" to publicly accuse Williams of sabotage.

Petrov says he has the budget for DTM move

Vitaly Petrov has admitted he could switch to the German touring car series DTM in 2014.

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Rosberg says Vettel's car performance crazy

Nico Rosberg has described the performance of Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull as "crazy".

Red Bull weakened by latest F1 moves says Brawn

Red Bull has been weakened, and Ferrari and McLaren strengthened, by F1's latest personnel moves.

On-form Grosjean still sees psychologist

Romain Grosjean has revealed he still seeks therapy as the result of his tumultuous 2012 season that almost ended his F1 career.

Alonso doubts Ferrari can be second best in 2013

Fernando Alonso does not think Ferrari can end its 2013 campaign by finishing runner-up to dominant champions Red Bull.

Lotus investment deal losing credibility

Nico Hulkenberg has agreed a EUR 1.9 million deal to return to Force India in 2014, according to the veteran F1 correspondent Roger Benoit.

Official says CVC prepared to fire Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone will be fired by CVC if he is convicted amid the Gerhard Gribkowsky corruption scandal.

Schumacher tips Vettel to break F1 title record

Michael Schumacher has tipped his countryman and protege Sebastian Vettel to eventually beat his record tally of seven world championships.

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Lotus prefers Hulkenberg over Maldonado for 2014

Lotus is keeping a seat open for Nico Hulkenberg, in the hope the German can wait a little longer for the 'Quantum' investment deal to be completed.

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Only Vettel not bored as 2013 nears end

Even Sebastian Vettel's post-race 'donuts' are becoming predictable, after the quadruple world champion on Sunday smashed an old Michael Schumacher record in Texas.

Only Vettel not bored as 2013 nears end

Even Sebastian Vettel's post-race 'donuts' are becoming predictable, after the quadruple world champion on Sunday smashed an old Michael Schumacher record in Texas.

Hulkenberg still in frame at Lotus, Force India, Sauber

Nico Hulkenberg is still the big player at the tail-end of the 2014 driver 'silly season'.

Brazil expects big finale crowd, despite Vettel

Interlagos is still expecting a big crowd, despite Sebastian Vettel's utter dominance and with the 2013 title already decided.