Formula One News — December 2013

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Doctors say Schumacher's condition improved

Doctors on Tuesday revealed a "slight improvement" in Michael Schumacher's condition.

World waiting for next Schumacher updaye

More information about Michael Schumacher's fight for life after his skiing accident will be forthcoming on Tuesday.

Da Costa deserves seat more than Kvyat says Razia

Antonio Felix da Costa deserved to move up to formula one in 2014.

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Schumacher in hour-by-hour fight for life

Michael Schumacher continues to fight for his life "hour by hour" after a high speed skiing crash.

Schumacher fighting for life after skiing fall

Michael Schumacher is fighting for his life in a hospital in France.

Massa claims to be as fast as Alonso

Felipe Massa insists he was "as fast, if not faster" than Fernando Alonso in qualifying trim this year.

Only normal car will prove legend status for Vettel says Alonso

Sebastian Vettel will only be an undisputed F1 "legend" if he wins at the wheel of a less competitive car.

Prost fascinated by new turbo era

Alain Prost has admitted he would like to still be a formula one driver, ahead of the switch to radical new engine rules for 2014.

Schumacher in critical condition

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher remains in critical condition at a French hospital, after a skiing accident on Sunday morning.

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Schumacher injured in skiing fall

Michael Schumacher has been injured while skiing in France, media reports said on Sunday.

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Todt, Lauda support double points rule

Not everyone in formula one is opposed to the sport's new 'double points' innovation.

Ferrari not necessarily good move for Vettel says Ecclestone

Sebastian Vettel has been voted sportsman of the year by European news agencies.

Winning won't drive Red Bull out of F1

Bernie Ecclestone is not worried Red Bull's run of dominance will drive the brand out of formula one.

Webber got tired of Vettel's winning says Vergne

Mark Webber quit formula one because he got tired of being beaten by teammate Sebastian Vettel.

DECEMBER 24, 2013

Sirotkin expects Friday seat for Russian GP

Sergey Sirotkin says he has "no doubt" he will drive a Sauber at his inaugural home grand prix in Russia next year.

Mercedes rules out F1 cooperation with Renault

Mercedes has ruled out cooperating with Renault in the development of its all-new turbo V6 engines for formula one.

Sainz hopes son on road to F1

Carlos Sainz jr could be the next rookie in line for a Red Bull-powered step into formula one.

Salo defends Pirelli after Rosberg blowout

Former F1 driver Mika Salo has defended the sport's official tyre supplier Pirelli, after the latest round of negativity surrounding the Italian marque.

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Raikkonen to get first taste of 2014 Ferrari

Kimi Raikkonen, not the Ferrari incumbent Fernando Alonso, will get the first on-track taste of the Italian team's 2014 car.

Lotus thinks most F1 teams struggling

Gerard Lopez, the owner of the Lotus outfit, believes the vast majority of the teams in formula one are struggling financially.

Kovalainen facing Christmas with uncertain future

Heikki Kovalainen expects to eat his Christmas lunch without knowing if he has a formula one seat for 2014.

Montezemolo says Allison best technical boss since Brawn

James Allison is Ferrari's best technical director since Ross Brawn.

Alonso admits 2013 not best season as driver

Fernando Alonso has acknowledged he did not perform as strongly in 2013 as he did the previous year.

Philosophy tweak helps Vergne stay at Toro Rosso

Toro Rosso has tweaked its approach to formula one because it wants to take a step up in the pecking order.

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Ecclestone wants three double points races

The days of the highly controversial new 'double points' rule for the season finale appear numbered.