Formula One News — September 2013

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Bottas not eyeing Lotus vacancy

Valtteri Bottas has counted himself out of the running to replace his Finnish countryman Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Boullier says Raikkonen left to finish career at Ferrari

Kimi Raikkonen may have returned to Ferrari to finish his formula one career with a final challenge, according to Lotus team boss Eric Boullier.

Massa to join Lotus?

Felipe Massa has leapt into contention to replace the Ferrari-bound Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus.

Ferrari said no to Hulkenberg via text message

Nico Hulkenberg's manager has expressed disappointment with how Ferrari broke the bad news to the German driver this week.

Only a red suit will stop Vettel boos

Michael Schumacher says the only way Sebastian Vettel can stop Italian fans from booing him is by joining Ferrari.

Sainz Jr admits no Toro Rosso talks for 2014

Carlos Sainz jr has admitted he is not a serious candidate to replace the Red Bull-bound Daniel Ricciardo at Toro Rosso next year.

No Infiniti engine for Red Bull in 2014

Renault has ruled out speculation Red Bull's V6 engines could be rebranded 'Infiniti' in 2014.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Kimi Raikkonen returns to Ferrari

2007 World Champion Kimi Raikkonen has signed a two-year deal to return to Ferrari to partner Fernando Alonso.

Massa announces no Ferrari seat in 2014

Felipe Massa has revealed he will not be racing a Ferrari in 2014.

Haug tips Mercedes to fight for 2014 title

Beating Red Bull to the world championship will now be "virtually impossible" for rival teams, former Mercedes boss Norbert Haug admits.

Ricciardo says Red Bull won't stop him winning

Daniel Ricciardo insists Red Bull will give him a fair shot at race wins even though his teammate is the multiple world champion Sebastian Vettel.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Speculation over Raikkonen to Ferrari continues to mount

The F1 world is only now waiting for the announcement.

Red Bull gearbox problems at Monza a mystery

Red Bull left Monza scratching its head, after winner Sebastian Vettel and teammate Mark Webber nursed gearbox problems throughout the race weekend.

Bahrain to be night race in 2014

Bahrain will celebrate its tenth anniversary as a formula one host by staging next year's race under lights.

Ward denies Mosley bankrolling FIA campaign

FIA presidential candidate David Ward has denied he is siding with F1's old guard Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone in his push to dethrone Jean Todt.

Age counted against Raikkonen at Red Bull

Kimi Raikkonen's age played against him as Red Bull made its decision about who should replace Mark Webber in 2014.

Renault denies Tavares exit to affect F1

Renault has denied the departure of the French carmaker's chief operating officer Carlos Tavares will affect the formula one programme.

Marko rules out Felipe Nasr for Toro Rosso seat

Dr Helmut Marko has denied reports Felipe Nasr is in the running to replace the Red Bull-bound Daniel Ricciardo at Toro Rosso next year.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Vettel on cruise for fourth title

As he reinforced his dominance on the season with a sixth win of 2013 on Sunday, Sebastian Vettel's rivals acknowledged at Monza the German is on course to be a four-time world champion.

Rumours that Renault to woo Alonso to Lotus?

As the formula one paddock emptied at Monza, one rumour had moved into the realm of fact -- Kimi Raikkonen is returning to Ferrari in 2014.

Struggling Sauber hoping for new sponsor logos in 2013

The end of Sauber's financial struggles could depend on the new Russian connections paving the way to sponsor deals.

Caterham unsure it can afford to pay driver in 2014

Team boss Cyril Abiteboul has admitted he is not sure if Caterham will have to sign two sponsored drivers for 2014.

McLaren next in line for Pirelli test

McLaren is next in line for a private tyre test with Pirelli, according to the German-language Speed Week.

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