Archives of Year: 2014 - Page 41

Albers not denying Caterham to axe 'double nose'

New team boss Christijan Albers is not denying Caterham will axe the 2014 car's unseemly nose. We reported last month that the distinctive solution...

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14 Aug 2014

FIA to approve Russian F1 GP track next week

FIA In just one week, Russia could get the final green-light for its inaugural grand prix. Amid construction of the Sochi layout and controversy surrounding...

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13 Aug 2014

Lotus & Williams swapped F1 fortunes in 2014

Even amid his pointless first half-season with Lotus, Pastor Maldonado has signed up with the Enstone team for 2015. In his third consecutive campaign...

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13 Aug 2014

Horner: 'Unlikely' Red Bull can catch Mercedes

Boss Christian Horner has admitted it is "unlikely" Red Bull will catch up with dominant Mercedes in 2014. But F1's surprise on-form youngster Daniel...

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13 Aug 2014

Tobacco company plays down Lotus F1 rumours

Imperial Tobacco has played down reports it is looking to return to formula one with Lotus. Recently, Pastor Maldonado said he would welcome the...

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13 Aug 2014

Kobayashi backs sweeping changes at Caterham

Kamui Kobayashi has backed the sweeping changes at Caterham, even though it has put his formula one future in doubt. After founder Tony Fernandes'...

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13 Aug 2014

Another Fittipaldi on path to F1

Max Verstappen, the son of F1 podium-sitter Jos who has joined Red Bull's famous driver programme, is not the only familiar name treading a...

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13 Aug 2014

Verstappen chooses Red Bull over Mercedes

Red Bull has confirmed reports that highly-rated teenage rookie Max Verstappen has joined the energy drink company's driver development programme. Earlier, it was rumoured...

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13 Aug 2014

Nürburgring - Virtual Lap with Christian Vietoris in the Mercedes-Benz DTM Beast!

Climb aboard for a virtual lap of the Nürburgring with Christian Vietoris in the Mercedes-Benz DTM beast! ------ Don't forget to subscribe to our...

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13 Aug 2014

Prime Minister David Cameron visits Williams

The Prime Minister visited our Grove HQ last month to open our new Advanced Engineering facility. Here is a sneak peek inside the event......

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13 Aug 2014

Horner: Vettel tired after dominant run in F1

Part of Sebastian Vettel's problem in 2014 is that he is 'worn out', Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has revealed. Having utterly dominated...

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12 Aug 2014

Jalinier: Renault & Ferrari simply out-spent by Mercedes

Recently departed Renault F1 boss Jean-Michel Jalinier says the struggling French marque was out-spent as the sport entered its new V6 era. Dominant with...

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12 Aug 2014

F1 pushing on with Russia Grand Prix

Russia and formula one are pushing ahead with preparations for the country's inaugural grand prix. There have been doubts about the viability of the...

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11 Aug 2014

Vettel buys father a Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel has bought his father a Ferrari. Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport, publishing a paparazzi photo of Red Bull's reigning quadruple world champion...

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11 Aug 2014

Szafnauer: Rivals will copy Mercedes F1 engine

Force India chief Otmar Szafnauer is "sure" Mercedes' field-leading V6 engine concept will be copied by rivals Renault, Ferrari and Honda in 2015. The German...

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11 Aug 2014

Schumacher medical records suspect was German

The suspect accused of attempting to sell Michael Schumacher's medical records was from Germany, according to the latest reports. Last week, the tragic news...

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11 Aug 2014

Bank rejects Ecclestone's compensation offer

Bernie Ecclestone's legal troubles are not yet over. Before he ended his corruption trial in Munich by agreeing to pay $100 million to the...

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11 Aug 2014

Montezemolo rejects Ferrari quit reports

Luca di Montezemolo has rejected claims he could be set to quit his post as Ferrari president. Reports late last week suggested the Maranello...

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11 Aug 2014

Classic Silver Arrows at Brackley

In the build-up to Silverstone, the team at Brackley were treated to a visit from some rather special VIP guests… a stunning collection of...

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9 Aug 2014

Lewis Hamilton vs. Ken Block, Formula One vs. Rallycross!

Earlier this year, Lewis Hamilton visited the Top Gear Festival in Barbados. Watch this awesome video as he goes head-to-head with Ken Block! Formula...

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9 Aug 2014

Alonso denies rumours over F1 future

Fernando Alonso has taken time out of his summer vacation to deny speculation about his future. Currently on a cycling tour in the Italian...

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8 Aug 2014

Outrage as Monza's Parabolica run-off asphalted

F1's summer break has not stopped a cry of outrage at news the iconic Parabolica corner at historic Monza circuit has been altered ahead...

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8 Aug 2014

Schumacher medical records suspect commits suicide

The Michael Schumacher camp is "stunned and shocked" as the story of the F1 legend's skiing crash and recovery took a tragic twist this...

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7 Aug 2014

Massa: Ferrari could learn from Williams experience

Ferrari could learn from Williams' recovery from the doldrums of the British team's past few seasons. That is the claim of Felipe Massa, Williams'...

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7 Aug 2014

German charity 'surprised' by $1m Ecclestone payment

Officials of a German children's charity were completely surprised when it emerged Bernie Ecclestone would pay them $1 million. The payment to the Deutsche...

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7 Aug 2014

Sauber to 'stay together' with troubled Ferrari

Sauber has vowed to "stay together" with its troubled engine supplier Ferrari. The Swiss team, already struggling financially, has not scored a single point...

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7 Aug 2014

Rookie Kvyat hits back at F1 'wimps' criticism

Daniil Kvyat, the youngest rookie in formula one, has hit back at suggestions formula one drivers lack the hero status of the sport's past...

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7 Aug 2014

Ecclestone hails 'capitalist' court settlement

Bernie Ecclestone on Wednesday hailed the "capitalist system" that saw him escape a bribery trial by paying the German court a record $100 million...

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7 Aug 2014

Schu manager Weber slams 'complaining wimp' drivers

Willi Weber, famous for making his fortune as Michael Schumacher's 'Mr 20 per cent' manager, has joined those decrying the new face of formula...

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7 Aug 2014

Boullier: 2014 McLaren 'a laboratory' for Honda

McLaren's current car is a "rolling laboratory" for the start of the works Honda era beginning in 2015. That is the news of team...

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7 Aug 2014