Formula One News — November 2013
NOVEMBER 11, 2013
Alonso waiting on fitness for Austin GP
It is possible Fernando Alonso will not travel to Austin for this weekend's US grand prix.
Hamilton struggling in Pirelli era says Webber
Lewis Hamilton has also struggled to shine on Pirelli's 2013 tyres.
Coughlan returns to Nascar
Mike Coughlan is returning to America's premier Nascar series.
GP2 struggling to make mark as F1 feeder
Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has joined his McLaren counterpart in criticising the official F1 feeder series, GP2.
2013 title lacked sheen of earlier wins says Mateschitz
A leading figure at Red Bull's title sponsor Infiniti has admitted Sebastian Vettel has been "too successful" this year.
Kvyat qualifies for F1 super licence
Daniil Kvyat has qualified for his F1 super licence.
NOVEMBER 10, 2013
Raikkonen to miss final two races
Lotus-Renault has announced that Kimi Raikkonen will miss the final two F1 races of the season due to back problems.
NOVEMBER 8, 2013
Ecclestone said to have paid bribes to F1 team bosses
Bernie Ecclestone's long reign at the top of formula one could end over an alleged multi-million 'bribe' paid to jailed German banker Gerhard Gribkowsky.
Force India sent observer to Red Bull test
Force India sent an observer to a 'filming day' conducted this week by world champions Red Bull.
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
McLaren yet to decide between Perez, Magnussen
In light of conflicting reports about its 2014 driver lineup, McLaren insists it is yet to decide who Jenson Button's teammate will be.
New Pirelli deal to be for three years only
Pirelli is close to finalising a new deal to continue supplying tyres in formula one beyond the end of its 2013 contract.
Newey says managing tyre situation in 2013 is just luck
Adrian Newey has hit back at claims Pirelli's mid-season tyre switch was a stab at the ingenuity of rival teams like Lotus and Ferrari.
Horner not interested in succeeding Ecclestone
Christian Horner this week has once again played down reports he is first in line should Bernie Ecclestone step down as F1 supremo.
Rosberg confident Mercedes can beat Red Bull in 2014
Nico Rosberg says he is confident Mercedes can end Red Bull's dominance ahead of the 2014 season.
Raikkonen could race a Sauber in Austin
The big question ahead of next weekend's US grand prix in Austin is the whereabouts of Kimi Raikkonen.
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Alonso's Pirelli criticism upsets chairman
Pirelli chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera has hit back at Fernando Alonso's criticism of the Italian marque's F1 tyres in 2013.
Vettel tells Newey to forget yachting
NSebastian Vettel has urged the designer of his dominant Red Bull cars, Adrian Newey, to forget about switching to the world of competitive yachting.
Raikkonen already regretting Ferrari return?
Kimi Raikkonen might already be regretting his impending return to Ferrari, according to a pundit.
Chilton likely to stay at Marussia
Max Chilton says it is "likely" he will stay at Marussia in 2014.
NOVEMBER 5, 2013
McLaren video - The Perfect Lap
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Mateschitz says teams should solve their financial problems
F1 stragglers should consider moving over for the next generation of teams if they cannot afford formula one.
Magnussen could replace Perez at McLaren
It was believed McLaren is on the verge of confirming Sergio Perez as Jenson Button's continuing teammate for 2014.
Vettel in another category
The international press is running out of superlatives to describe Sebastian Vettel's meteoric rise to F1 greatness.
Mixed messages after Alonso's back injury
Mixed messages are emerging from the Ferrari camp, after Fernando Alonso's violent bump over the kerbs in Abu Dhabi.
Webber's motivation to stay fit ended
Mark Webber has admitted fading motivation prompted his decision to retire from formula one.