Formula One News — January 2014

JANUARY 24, 2014

McLaren and Lotus reveal odd-nosed 2014 cars

The world of F1 is now in full 2014 mode, as two more new cars saw the light of day on Friday.

Mercedes happy about Ecclestone's lesser F1 role

Mercedes has welcomed Bernie Ecclestone's departure from the F1 board.

FIA no longer mentioning cost cap

F1's governing body has toned down its rhetoric on cost-cutting, having said in December it wanted to install a highly-controversial "global cost cap".

Sam Michael tipped to be new McLaren boss

Martin Whitmarsh will not be present as McLaren's 2014 car is launched on Friday.

Ecclestone thinks F1 entry for Haas unlikely

Bernie Ecclestone does not think multimillionaire Nascar team owner Gene Haas can afford to enter formula one in 2015.

Renault says Jerez absence a setback for Lotus

Not testing at Jerez next week is a setback for Lotus.

New Force India also has anteater nose

Force India's 2014 car will also feature a Williams-like 'anteater' nose.

Martini returning to F1 with Williams?

Martini, the Italian alcoholic drink label, is returning to formula one.

No date set for end of Schumacher coma

It is completely open as to how long doctors will keep Michael Schumacher in his induced coma.

Winter knee surgery for Perez

Sergio Perez underwent knee surgery during the winter period, he has revealed.

Astana-backed Juncadella is Force India reserve

Daniel Juncadella has become a reserve driver at Force India.

McLaren rumours fire as Boullier leaves Lotus

Eric Boullier has leapt into hot contention to be McLaren's new team boss, after leaving Lotus with immediate effect.

JANUARY 23, 2014

Williams reveals anteater nose for 2014

Williams on Thursday gave the world its first real look at the kind of unseemly nose solutions that will adorn the cars in 2014.

Red Bull releases video in anticipation of coming season

Red Bull Racing has enjoyed nine seasons in Formula One and has loved every minute.

McLaren, Honda deal with GP2 team confirmed

As predicted, it was confirmed on Thursday that McLaren and its 2015 engine partner Honda have teamed up with the top GP2 outfit ART.

Petrov tests DTM car

Former Renault and Caterham driver Vitaly Petrov looks to be following Force India refugee Paul di Resta into the German touring car series DTM.

Button says goodbye at father's funeral

Jenson Button has said goodbye to his father John at a funeral in Monaco.

Tougher Pirellis means heavier cars in 2014

The mandatory minimum weight of F1 cars will be raised by 1 kilogram for 2014, Italy's Omnicorse reports.

Frijns considered for Caterham race seat

Caterham's team boss has tipped its new reserve driver Robin Frijns to rise to the very top of formula one.

McLaren, Honda to work with top GP2 team

McLaren is set to join forces with a leading GP2 team, according to reports in France.

Ericsson, Brack bringing millions to Caterham

Marcus Ericsson is bringing more than EUR 11 million in Swedish sponsorship to Caterham this year, the Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat claims.

Smedley won't be Massa's race engineer at Williams

Felipe Massa will not be reuniting with his usual race engineer in 2014.

Sirotkin still Sauber test driver

Sergey Sirotkin still has a place at Sauber.

JANUARY 22, 2014

Lotus only team to miss Jerez test

Lotus has been left standing as the only team that will sit out the first test of the crucial 2014 pre-season next week.

Force India gives sneak view of black 2014 car

Force India on Wednesday gave the F1 world a sneak view of its 2014 car.