Formula One News — January 2014

JANUARY 29, 2014

Raikkonen's back ok after F1 driving return

Kimi Raikkonen on Tuesday gave the thumbs up as he returned to the cockpit of a formula one car.

Vettel hopes for miracle a month into Schumacher coma

Wednesday marks exactly one month that Michael Schumacher has been in a coma.

JANUARY 28, 2014

New Red Bull passed crash tests mere days ago

Red Bull's title-defending 2014 car underwent the FIA crash tests only ten days ago, it emerged at Jerez on Tuesday.

Faltering start to first test of 2014

F1 teams got off to a faltering start on Tuesday as the sport's brave new V6 era began.

Red Bull unveils RB10 chassis

World Champions Red Bull Racing unveiled it's 2014 chassis, the RB10, which it hopes will be able to continue the enormous success that the team has enjoyed over the previous three seasons. The car was revealed in the pitlane at Jerez this morning before the first pre-season test.

Q&A with Paddy Lowe and Andy Cowell

On the introduction of the new Mercedes W05, new Technical Director Paddy Lowe, and AMG High Performance Powertrains Director Andy Cowell spoke.

Mercedes reveals W05 chassis

The Mercedes GP team has unveiled it's 2014 challenger, the W05 at Jerez this morning, after shaking down the car at Silverstone last Friday.

Caterham launch delayed, three more new cars revealed

Three more teams, including likely title chargers Mercedes and world champions Red Bull, unveiled their brand new 2014 cars early on Tuesday.

FIA bombarded by Lotus nose legality queries

F1's governing body was "bombarded" with messages from rival teams after Lotus revealed the first photo of its highly-unique nose solution for 2014.

Anticipation high at Jerez as opening test begins

Interest in this week's opening test of the groundbreaking 2014 season is near-unprecedented.

Far too early to predict title win says Wolff

Anticipation is high as Mercedes, tipped as a 2014 championship favourite, prepares to reveal its new silver and black W05.

Webber predicts early retirement for Vettel

Mark Webber has predicted an early retirement for his former teammate Sebastian Vettel.

Haas still aiming for F1 despite Ecclestone warning

Gene Haas has vowed to fight on for formula one, despite Bernie Ecclestone saying a 2015 team entry for the American foray is "most unlikely".

JANUARY 27, 2014

Toro Rosso reveals STR9

Scuderia Toro Rosso launched it's 2014 Formula One chassis the STR9 today in Jerez. It is the team's first car powered with a Renault engine.

Lotus in contact with Whitmarsh

Deposed McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh could switch to Lotus for 2014, an insider has confirmed.

Sauber never considered quitting

Boss Monisha Kaltenborn dismissed two pressing questions about Sauber's health and future in the simplest possible way.

Williams was also option for Juncadella

A role at Williams was also an option for Daniel Juncadella for 2014.

Grosjean future safe despite Boullier exit

Romain Grosjean's Lotus future is safe, despite the departure from the team of boss Eric Boullier.

Todt still at Schumacher's bedside

FIA president and former Ferrari boss Jean Todt has returned to the Grenoble hospital bedside of his friend Michael Schumacher.

2014 to be last season for F1 sponsor UBS

2014 could be major F1 sponsor UBS' last season in the sport.

JANUARY 26, 2014

Sauber C33 breaks cover

Sauber released a photo of it's 2014 Formula 1 chassis today.

Ecclestone could pay to avoid German jail

Bernie Ecclestone could end his legal troubles and avoid up to ten years in a German jail by paying a huge settlement.

JANUARY 25, 2014

Ferrari unveils wide-nosed 2014 car

Ferrari on Saturday became the next team to unveil its 2014 car, launching the fan-named F14-T online.

Three 2014 cars on track on Friday

Three all-new, V6-powered formula one cars were in action on Friday.

McLaren, Lotus fight over major sponsor

In the context of the death of Jenson Button's father, a new spat between McLaren and Lotus is unlikely to rate high on his list of concerns.