Sauber Faces Uncertainty as Financial Struggles Deepen
Sauber’s financial crisis has fuelled speculation in the Formula One paddock, with potential investment talks and driver payment issues coming to light at the 2013 German Grand Prix.
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Sauber’s financial crisis has fuelled speculation in the Formula One paddock, with potential investment talks and driver payment issues coming to light at the 2013 German Grand Prix.
Kimi Raikkonen’s manager Steve Robertson says the 2007 world champion is expected to remain in Formula One for 2014, with talks ongoing with multiple teams.
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.
Mercedes will update its Formula One livery for the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix, introducing a brighter silver finish alongside technical upgrades for the W04.
Red Bull's Helmut Marko acknowledges Mercedes' interest in Sebastian Vettel, with Niki Lauda leading efforts to lure the triple world champion away from Milton Keynes.
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.
A settlement between Team Lotus and Group Lotus ends the F1 naming row, with Team Lotus becoming Caterham F1 and Renault adopting the Lotus chassis name for 2012.
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.
FIA steward Mika Salo says drivers should not be penalised for aggressive but fair racing, after Bahrain’s wheel-to-wheel battles went unpunished.
Daniel Ricciardo’s performances for Toro Rosso have put him ahead in the race to succeed Mark Webber at Red Bull Racing for the 2014 Formula One season.
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.
Paul Hembery has rejected Bernie Ecclestone's suggestion that Pirelli's Formula One contract for 2014 is already settled, insisting negotiations are ongoing.
Red Bull and Mercedes have called for Formula One to revert to the 2012 Pirelli tyre specification, citing safety concerns after a series of high-speed blowouts at the British Grand Prix.
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.
Circuit de Catalunya's Salvador Servià says no talks have taken place to alternate the Spanish Grand Prix with Valencia, despite recent suggestions from officials in the port city.
Mark Webber was running reduced engine power to save fuel when Sebastian Vettel overtook him for victory in the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix, according to new reports.
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.
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.
Sebastian Vettel apologised for passing Mark Webber against Red Bull instructions at the 2013 Malaysian Grand Prix, triggering fresh scrutiny of intra-team relations.