Formula One News — October 2013

Nico Hulkenberg, the new key to unlocking the remainder of the 2014 'silly season', has not signed a deal yet.

With Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull easing to the titles at a canter, the biggest remaining importance of 2013 is the lucrative battle for second in the constructors' championship.

Ferrari failed to beat Red Bull for a fourth consecutive time because of "two main factors", according to team boss Stefano Domenicali.

Force India has hit back at claims it is being outclassed by Sauber at the tail end of the 2013 season.

Eric Boullier has admitted Nico Hulkenberg is Lotus' "choice" successor for the Ferrari-bound Kimi Raikkonen.

Japanese GP - Race Report

The hot rumour at Suzuka after Sunday's Japanese grand prix is that Nico Hulkenberg's future is now secure.

Ross Brawn has threatened to leave Mercedes if he is not assured his job as team boss is safe.

Mercedes has vowed to catch F1's runaway Renault-powered teams, as it risks losing millions in Concorde Agreement bonus money.

Behind closed doors, Pirelli is stamping its feet as it pushes to prepare for 2014.

Pedro de la Rosa has heard the paddock whispers about 'ugly'-looking formula one cars in 2014.

Ferrari has played down Felipe Massa's refusal to obey a direct team order in Sunday's Japanese grand prix.

Martin Whitmarsh has admitted Honda would like Fernando Alonso to be powered by its Japanese engines in 2015.

Winning at Suzuka on Sunday extended the German's winning streak to five races.

Japanese GP - Race Notes

Japanese GP - Sunday Photos

Japanese GP - Sunday Press Conference

Japanese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Japanese GP - Race Results

Japanese GP - Qualifying Report

Japanese GP - Saturday Photos

Japanese GP - Saturday Press Conference

Japanese GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Mark Webber on Saturday admitted beating dominant teammate Sebastian Vettel to pole at Suzuka was "hollow".