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Gerard Lopez has publicly rebuked Kimi Raikkonen after the Finn claimed unpaid wages were behind his decision to leave Lotus for Ferrari in 2014.
Red Bull opted for Daniel Ricciardo to replace Mark Webber in 2014, with advisor Helmut Marko confirming Kimi Raikkonen’s age and team dynamics influenced the decision.
Former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari is in talks over a potential move to IndyCar for the 2014 season, with Dallara and Panther Racing showing interest.
Niki Lauda dismissed the idea of Fernando Alonso joining Red Bull for 2014, arguing that the double world champion would create internal conflict alongside Sebastian Vettel.
Lotus team principal Eric Boullier has confirmed discussions with Nico Hulkenberg as the team weighs its options for the 2014 Formula One season amid uncertainty over Kimi Raikkonen’s future.
Michael Schumacher, after stepping away from F1 at the end of 2012, says he remains content with his decision and enjoys a quieter life away from the paddock.
Nico Rosberg is rumoured to be on Ferrari’s shortlist for 2014, while Pastor Maldonado’s name has surfaced as a potential Lotus candidate if Kimi Raikkonen moves to Red Bull.
The FIA is considering disciplinary action following a covert Mercedes tyre test in Barcelona, which prompted official protests from Red Bull and Ferrari after the Monaco Grand Prix.
Formula One officials will meet during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend to consider introducing a demerit points system that could see repeat offenders banned from races.
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh says the team will not shift its focus to 2014 yet, despite a poor start to the 2013 Formula One season and looming technical changes.
Felipe Massa experienced two tyre failures during the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix, intensifying scrutiny of Pirelli’s Formula One tyres and prompting calls for a deeper investigation into their safety.
Sergio Perez’s aggressive approach in the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix led to a heated on-track battle and post-race criticism from Jenson Button and McLaren management.
McLaren’s Martin Whitmarsh and several drivers criticised the rapid tyre degradation seen at the Chinese Grand Prix, raising questions about the direction of Formula One racing.
Porsche has declined to dismiss reports linking Red Bull’s Mark Webber with a 2014 Le Mans prototype drive, as the Australian’s Formula One future remains in question.
Christian Horner argued that top Formula One drivers such as Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton would have acted as Sebastian Vettel did in Malaysia, prioritising victory over instructions.
Giancarlo Martini, who helped establish the Minardi team and competed as a driver in the 1970s, has died following a period of illness.
Sebastian Vettel apologised for passing Mark Webber against Red Bull instructions at the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix, triggering fresh scrutiny of intra-team relations.
Eric Boullier confirms Robert Kubica is being considered for a Lotus Formula One drive in 2014, provided the Polish driver regains full fitness after his rally crash.
After a difficult Australian Grand Prix, McLaren is pushing ahead with updates for its 2013 MP4-28, shelving talk of reverting to last year’s car.
Sebastian Vettel is reported to have agreed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing, keeping the reigning world champion with the team until the end of the 2016 Formula One season.
Adrian Sutil returns to Force India for the 2013 Formula One season, with the team also aiming to keep Jules Bianchi involved as a reserve driver.
Reports from Germany suggest Michael Schumacher could work with Mercedes-AMG on high-performance road cars after his F1 retirement, though the company has not confirmed the move.
Red Bull Racing has launched its RB9 challenger for the 2013 Formula 1 season, aiming to defend both drivers’ and constructors’ titles with Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.
McLaren launched its MP4-28 Formula One car at the Technology Centre in Woking, celebrating its 50th anniversary with a redesigned chassis and a new driver line-up.