Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that he was only informed of his 2014 seat at Red Bull on the Wednesday after the Belgian Grand Prix. Ricciardo, 24, was unveiled as Mark Webber's successor on Monday and dismissed speculation that the deal had been concluded several weeks previously. "I think it’s a bit of a relief now that there’s no more speculation and no more dodging questions and all the rest of it," said Ricciardo. "Everyone knows what’s happening, including me. It’s nice. It’s something to look […]

Sauber is set to part company with reserve driver Robin Frijns after the Dutchman was informed that his services will not be required in 2014. Frijns, reigning Formula Renault 3.5 Series champion, joined Sauber at the end of last season. "Yes the bad news is true..." Frijns posted on his Twitter account on Wednesday evening. "I don't know what happens now," Frijns added to Autosport. "All I know is I'm sitting at home and everybody is in Monza. I'm a free agent. I don't blame […]

At least for now, team owner Gerard Lopez insists he is committed to Formula One. In the past weeks, he has consistently played down the importance of the confirmed news that Lotus, the Enstone based team formerly known as Renault and Benetton, has debts of EUR 120 million. Lopez said that the actual number is not significant to Genii, the investment firm he leads. So, asked if he is sticking with F1 and with the name Lotus, Lopez answered: "I think so. "I have already […]

Daniel Ricciardo says he is expects to be on the pace with Red Bull from the opening round of the 2014 season. Ricciardo, 24, will race for Red Bull next season after spending two years at Toro Rosso. "I'm under no illusion that next year is another step and another challenge so I'll look forward to that," he said after being confirmed as Sebastian Vettel's team mate for 2014. "With experience you gain a lot so I'm not going to allow [myself] too much time. […]

Red Bull Racing has confirmed that Daniel Ricciardo will partner Sebastian Vettel at the team in 2014

Ferrari has moved to ease the speculation about its 2014 driver lineup. With the Italian team's number 1 driver Fernando Alonso linked with a sensational switch to Red Bull, the future of teammate Felipe Massa is also uncertain beyond his expiring contract. And now linked with a return to Maranello is the team's 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, after the Finn's manager Steve Robertson said talks with Red Bull had ended. The Raikkonen-to-Ferrari story got a boost in recent days by Eddie Jordan, a former […]

La Source, Eau Rouge, Raidillon, Pouhon, Blanchimont, Bus Stop and a plethora of unhealthy snacks. Yes, it's time for the Belgian Grand Prix

Romain Grosjean is celebrating F1's August break as a new father. The Lotus driver, whose wife Marion Jolles met 27-year-old Grosjean as a F1 reporter for French television TF1, confirmed the happy news this week. "Our son Sacha was born on the 29th of July," he said on Twitter, referring to the very day after he finished sixth in the Hungarian grand prix. After a wave of up and down form in 2013, Grosjean also qualified a season-best third in Hungary, while many applauded his […]

Eric Boullier has admitted Lotus is waiting for Kimi Raikkonen to make his decision about 2014. Earlier, it was reported Lotus is putting pressure on the Finn to come to a quick decision about whether to stay beyond this season, or switch to another team like Red Bull. The reports had suggested boss Boullier wanted him to decide by the start of August. But the Frenchman has told Russia's Championat: "That's not exactly what I said. I said that the decision may come by August, […]

Ferrari on Wednesday played down reports it has made a lucrative offer to sign Kimi Raikkonen for 2014. As Lotus and Red Bull tussle over the Finn's services, and amid wild rumours Ferrari number 1 Fernando Alonso is toying with a switch to Red Bull, the Raikkonen-to-Ferrari story was broken earlier by the German newspaper Bild. A Ferrari spokesman told the German news agency DPA the team "has no interest in the driver market right now". But with Felipe Massa's contract expiring, that might not […]

Paul Hembery in Hungary said he hopes the world of F1 can "finally get back to talking about racing, the drivers and the cars". Indeed, the word 'tyre' has utterly dominated the 2013 season, as the grid grappled with excessive wear, the 'test-gate' scandal, and the fallout of the chaotic British grand prix. But Pirelli boss Hembery's wish has not come true. Just after putting his Mercedes on pole in Hungary, Lewis Hamilton admitted he is not really looking forward to the grand prix. "I […]

Kimi Raikkonen has admitted he is still waiting on some money from Lotus. "There is some problem," the 2007 world champion is quoted by Germany's sport1.de in Hungary. The news could have huge implications for the 2014 'silly season', as Lotus is pushing hard to convince the Finn to stay put rather than move to Red Bull. Team boss Christian Horner, however, said Raikkonen's considerable salary demands would not be a problem at Red Bull. "That (money) isn't really an element in our decision making," […]