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With a number of Formula One seats still to be filled for the 2014 season, there are two teams in particular that nobody is really talking about. Most of the immediate postseason focus appears to be on who will fill the remaining places at Force India and Sauber, and the so-called “minnows” at the back of the F1 grid aren’t generating quite the same level of media excitement. Marussia...
Published: December 3, 2013
As the focus now switches to the 2014 Formula One season, there are some important storylines to be written. Not only do we not know how the development of the new V6 engines is going to affect the order of the grid, but we still do not know which drivers are going to be there. Here is a rundown of both the confirmed driver line-ups and those yet to be announced with predictions of who may go where. Begin...
Published: December 2, 2013
Whilst it didn’t come as too much of a surprise when it was announced on Friday that Pastor Maldonado would join Lotus for the 2014 season, the news has divided opinion. The preferred driver choice for the cash-strapped Enstone team was thought to be Nico Hulkenberg, who now looks set to move back to Force India. But with the German bringing little in the way of funds with him and an investment...
Published: December 2, 2013
The F1 season may have finished over a week ago, but now is the time when the hard work begins again for many teams. Next year’s new regulations, with the change from normally aspirated V8s to turbocharged V6 units, mean testing will soon begin in earnest. In fact, some sources say Ferrari has already begun. Jenson Button predicts the new powertrain may present drivers with a handful...
Published: November 29, 2013
By now, most keen followers of Formula One know that it’s going to be a very different sport next season. The era of the V8 engine is over, the 2.4-litre normally aspirated units to be replaced by 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 units. Although the new engine regulations are the most talked about change for 2014, there are several other important regulations changes that will impact teams. Here are...
Published: November 29, 2013
The decision by Mercedes to part company with one of the finest tacticians and team principals the sport of F1 has ever seen must have been a hard one to come to. Per Sky Sports, Mercedes announced on Friday that Ross Brawn would step down as team principal due to a restructuring to the management structure that leaves executive directors Toto Wolff and Paddy Lowe in joint charge. Mercedes could live...
Published: November 28, 2013
Barely has the dust settled on this year’s Formula One season than thoughts head into next year. With the engine regulations changing from 2.4-litre normally aspirated V8 engines to 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 units, the hard work is only just beginning, and teams will be working flat out during the offseason in their respective factories to get an advantage over their rivals. Much of the development...
Published: November 28, 2013
The Formula 1 season may be done and dusted for another year, but preparations for 2014 are already underway. Mercedes have already begun the restructuring process, and as such have announced the departure of team boss Ross Brawn. The end of any season is also a time for immediate reflection, and emotions can still run high. Today’s other stories include comments made by Mark Webber on his former...
Published: November 27, 2013
While there is little doubt that the 2013 Formula One season belonged to one man in particular, Sebastian Vettel is not the only driver who had a season to be proud of. Judging by improvements made on the previous season in terms of points scored and racecraft, here are five drivers who saw their stocks rise this year. Begin Slideshow Read More →
Published: November 27, 2013
For some Formula 1 drivers, the end of the season could not have come quickly enough. Whilst a fortunate few are bathing in the glory of a job well done and enjoying some well-earned time off, others face an anxious wait regarding their F1 futures or are left to reflect on what has been a tough campaign. Taking last season as a comparison, here are five drivers whose end of term report will not make...