Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Formula 1 misses “the odd hand grenade flying through the paddock” in reference to Bernie Ecclestone's management style in the sport before Liberty Media’s takeover.
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has ruled out using “artificial” performance levellers to close the gap between the teams but did highlight his growing concern about the deficit which was underlined at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The FIA has outlined initial plans for Formula 1's 2021 engine specification, retaining the V6 turbo hybrid power units currently used while making them simpler and louder.
Christian Horner says his idea of getting an independent advisor like Ross Brawn to help shape F1's future was dismissed by rival teams and the governing body.
The Telegraph: "McLaren did not deny the reports [of Brawn taking over from Whitmarsh], but said they 'would not get involved in commenting on that kind of media speculation'..."
Ross Brawn's contribution to Mercedes' F1 programme has been lauded by both Niki Lauda and Dieter Zetsche after the Briton confirmed his imminent exit from the team.
With his Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton winning the race in Hungary, Nico Rosberg had to watch on after being sidelines by first lap incidents and a late engine blow-up.
After starring in qualifying, Nico Rosberg ended up retiring before the midpoint of the Australian GP after his Mercedes suffered an electrical problem.
Former F1 racer Johnny Herbert talks to Crash.net about his charity kart race, honouring Dan Wheldon and raising funds for Alzheimer's Society, and also talks about the 2013 F1 season