Formula One News — August 2013

AUGUST 5, 2013

Renault chief thinks 2014 cars to be faster

Renault chief Remi Taffin does not think the cars will lose much of their speed as F1 moves from V8 to V6 power next year.

Coulthard doubts Alonso real option for Red Bull

Daniel Ricciardo and Kimi Raikkonen are both "good options" as Red Bull looks to replace the departing Mark Webber for 2014.

Montezemolo says Ferrari drivers come and go

Luca di Montezemolo has fired yet another warning at Fernando Alonso, insisting Ferrari has never had trouble filling its race seats.

Petrov eyes F1 return with Williams or Marussia

Vitaly Petrov may have some new power behind him as he pushes to return to formula one.

Valencia left off F1's 2014 calendar

Valencia has been left off F1's provisional calendar for 2014, it has emerged.

Gutierrez not worried about speculation

Esteban Gutierrez insists he is not worrying about speculation his F1 career might end after just a single season.

Russia GP moves to end 2014 race uncertainty

Russia on Monday moved towards ending the uncertainty over its inaugural grand prix at Sochi.

Ecclestone vows to help F1 hopeful Felipe Nasr

As one Brazilian driver's future hangs in the balance, yet another looks set to step onto the 2014 grid.

Summer break a relief for F1's hard workers

F1's 'summer break' is a rare slice of relief for the sport's hard-working men and women.

AUGUST 4, 2013

Pirelli wants another 1000km team tyre test

Paul Hembery has admitted he would like to organise another 1000 kilometre tyre test, although the last one with Mercedes' 2013 car was highly controversial.

AUGUST 3, 2013

Red Bull confirms Hungaroring meeting was about Alonso

Red Bull has confirmed a meeting about Fernando Alonso took place with the Ferrari driver's manager at the Hungaroring last weekend.

AUGUST 2, 2013

Hamilton changed Lauda's opinion

Lewis Hamilton has warmly welcomed the "great compliment" made by triple world champion Niki Lauda after the recent Hungarian grand prix.

Russia to claim force majeure for late FIA application

Russia's hopes of holding its inaugural grand prix next year may rest on officials being able to convince the FIA its application was lodged late due to 'force majeure'.

Vergne happy to stay at Toro Rosso

Jean-Eric Vergne has admitted being left out of Red Bull's plans initially left him "upset".

Sauber was never close to bankruptcy

Monisha Kaltenborn has denied Sauber was ever close to "bankruptcy".

AUGUST 1, 2013

Ferrari sponsor cancels 'Wrooom' event

Ferrari's annual pre-season event on the slopes of Italian ski resort Madonna di Campiglio will take place no more.

No test debut for Sirotkin until 2014

Sergey Sirotkin has admitted he will not begin his quest for a formula one seat until early next year.

Lotus waiting for Raikkonen's decision

Eric Boullier has admitted Lotus is waiting for Kimi Raikkonen to make his decision about 2014.

Organiser rejects doubts over 2014 Russia GP

A key figure of next year's inaugural Russian grand prix has played down suggestions the Sochi race might never take place.

Ferrari says Raikkonen reports are fantasy

Ferrari has dismissed as "fantasy" reports a lucrative 2014 offer has been made to former team driver Kimi Raikkonen.

Hamilton's father visits Maranello

Anthony Hamilton, the father of Mercedes driver Lewis, has been at Ferrari's Maranello headquarters this week.

Magnussen could replace Bianchi in 2014

Marussia has emerged as a potential destination for the McLaren-backed rookie Kevin Magnussen in 2013.

Ferrari looking at 2015 Le Mans prototype

Ferrari will decide soon whether it will push ahead with a Le Mans project.