Korea dropped from 2015 calendar
The Korean Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2015 calendar, reducing the season back to the original 20 races. The race was a...
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Spa extends F1 race deal through 2018 F1 season
The future of the historic Belgian grand prix at popular Spa-Francorchamps appears safe. La Libre, a French-language Belgian newspaper, said the economics minister of...
Europe to 'brush off' F1 investigation
The European Commission looks set to dismiss claims formula one authorities are acting anti-competitively. Recently, it appeared likely the European Union's executive body would...
Fry: Alonso 'more adaptable' than Raikkonen
Fernando Alonso is more adaptable than Kimi Raikkonen and better able to cope with a difficult car. That is the claim of Ferrari's recently-ousted...
Haas basing F1 team on 'Nascar' approach
The collapse of Marussia and Caterham may be the definite end of an era in formula one, according to the sport's newest team entrant....
FIA to reconsider Honda 'freeze' ruling
The FIA could be set to rethink its decision to leave Honda outside of the new engine development 'unfreeze'. A loophole in the existing...
Marussia debt exposed at £31.5 million
Marussia F1 team, which ceased trading last month, owe £31.5 million in unpaid debt, it has been revealed. The team entered administration in October...
Tost: Kvyat will shine at Red Bull
New Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat will compete for race wins this year, according to Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost. The Russian driver left...
Caterham desperate for quick investment
The future of lowly Formula 1 team Caterham has been put in even more doubt after it emerged that any investment is still some...
Ex-F1 racer Beltois dies aged 77
Ex-Formula 1 driver Jean-Pierre Beltois has died after a double stroke , aged 77. The Frenchman died at his holiday home in Dakar, Senegal....
Wolff to test in Barcelona
Williams test driver Susie Wolff will drive the new F37 at the second pre-season test in Barcelona, it has been confirmed. Wolff’s role with...
F1 engine makers to meet in Geneva
Jan.5- As ever in formula one, the future is always just around the next bend. On Tuesday, at Bernie Ecclestone's behest, representatives of the...
No Friday practice for Magnussen in 2015
Kevin Magnussen will not be making any Friday practice appearances in 2015. As McLaren boss Ron Dennis explained last month, the 22-year-old Danish rookie's...
Button's McLaren engineer switches to Williams
Jenson Button's race engineer at McLaren is moving to Williams. The resurgent Williams team beat not only fellow Mercedes-powered grandee McLaren in 2014, but...
Struggling F1 teams still face uncertain future
Less than a month before official winter testing begins, the future of the ailing backmarkers Marussia and Caterham remains unclear. Marussia's administrators have auctioned...
Mercedes set for 50hp F1 engine boost in 2015
Delaying a start-of-season engine 'freeze' may be nowhere near enough for Mercedes' rivals to catch up in 2015. Although the rule 'loophole' championed by...
Rookie Verstappen plays down high expectations
Max Verstappen has moved to play down expectations ahead of his record-making formula one debut in 2015. With the FIA set to clamp down...
Sainz's father says surname no ticket to F1
Carlos Sainz insists his famous name alone did not power his 20-year-old son all the way to formula one. Carlos Sainz jr, the new...
Force India sets January 21 launch date
Force India has set a firm date for the launch of its 2015 car, the Mercedes-powered VJM08. After finishing the 2014 season a career-high...
Mercedes & McLaren to change colours in 2015
At least two top teams will enter the 2015 season with fundamentally different colour schemes, it has emerged. Spain's El Mundo Deportivo reports that...
Ferrari sticking with 'pullrod' in 2015
Ferrari is sticking with its unique 'pullrod' front suspension layout for a fourth consecutive season, according to Italy's Autosprint. The Maranello team has persevered...
FIA super licence 'points system' emerges
The FIA has devised a points system as part of its clampdown on the ease of achieving an F1 super licence. With Max Verstappen...
'Annoyed' Honda to meet FIA over engine freeze
Honda is "annoyed" it has been left out of the relaxation of the F1 engine freeze for 2015. After Ferrari and Renault championed a...
Dying backmarkers near for end of the line
Caterham and Marussia are nearing the end of the line as other teams move preparations for the 2015 season into high gear. With just...
Honda excluded as engine upgrades allowed in 2015
F1 newcomer Honda has been left out as rival engine suppliers prepare to develop their turbo V6 power units throughout the 2015 season. It...
Mercedes F1 Road to 2015 – The Trailer
UBS presents Road to 2015 - an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary following 2014 Formula One World Champions MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS as they prepare to take...
Road to 2015 – The Trailer
UBS presents Road to 2015 - an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary following 2014 Formula One World Champions MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS as they prepare to take...
Wolff: Williams 'most dangerous' 2015 rival
Toto Wolff has singled out Williams as the most dangerous opponent for title defenders Mercedes in 2015. Mercedes utterly dominated the first year of...
Williams revival surprised team champion Villeneuve
The meteoric return to form of his old title-winning team Williams last year surprised 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve. In 2013, amid the Grove...
Wolff: Alonso first in line for Hamilton's seat
Jan.2- Fernando Alonso is at the top of Mercedes' list, should Lewis Hamilton not stay with the dominant German team beyond this year. That...
