Formula One News — January 2014

JANUARY 19, 2014

McLaren not commenting on Brawn rumours

McLaren has refused to comment on intensifying speculation Ross Brawn could soon be unveiled as the great British team's new boss.

Ruhan stepping up amid Lotus struggles

Andrew Ruhan is stepping up amid Lotus' financial struggles.

Report links Kolles entry with carmaker Dacia

An unlikely name is being linked with a potential F1 foray for 2015.

GP2 champion's sponsor says F1 system sick

Even with millions in backing, new GP2 champion Fabio Leimer has been priced out of formula one.

Ecclestone facing ten years in German prison

Bernie Ecclestone is facing the prospect of up to ten years in jail.

Hungaroring needs money for upgrades

The Hungaroring needs an urgent cash injection of more than 3 million euros.

Todt believes friend Schumacher will recover

Jean Todt says he is confident Michael Schumacher will recover from his skiing injuries.

Vettel yet to confirm fatherhood

Sebastian Vettel is yet to confirm reports he is now a father.

JANUARY 18, 2014

Ecclestone plays down F1 board exit

Bernie Ecclestone has played down his exit from the F1 board, insisting he is still in charge of the sport.

Schumacher's condition no longer critical

Michael Schumacher's condition is no longer critical, his management announced in a statement.

Two teams make plans, McLaren yet to pass all FIA tests

Sauber and Toro Rosso have become the latest teams to reveal details of their 2014 plans.

JANUARY 17, 2014

Kolles, Stefan also bidding for F1 in 2015

Two more potential teams are bidding to join the formula one pitlane.

Red Bull to launch at Jerez, Pirelli staying until 2016

World champion team Red Bull will unveil its title-defending RB10 car on the first morning of the opening test at Jerez.

Nascar team owner aims for F1 in 2015

An American team is bidding to enter formula one in 2015.

Ecclestone steps down from F1 board

Bernie Ecclestone's demise may now have begun, as the F1 chief executive stepped down from the sport's board.

Dennis returns, Whitmarsh future in doubt

McLaren is going back to the future with Ron Dennis, casting major doubt on the ongoing role of boss Martin Whitmarsh.

JANUARY 16, 2014

F1 in talks with two potential new teams - Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone claims F1 authorities are in talks with two potential new teams for the 2015 season.

Ecclestone facing German trial, bids for Nurburgring

Bernie Ecclestone looks set for a challenging 2014, as German prosecutors prepare to send him to court to face criminal bribery charges.

JANUARY 15, 2014

Ferrari to reveal 2014 car next week

Ferrari confirmed on Wednesday that it will launch its 2014 car on 25 January.

Vettel's daughter born in Switzerland - report

Sebastian Vettel has reportedly kicked off the new year by becoming a father.

Lopez plays down Lotus collapse fears

Lotus owner Gerard Lopez has moved to allay fears the Enstone based team is on the verge of collapse.

Frijns set for Friday role at Caterham

Robin Frijns looks set to secure a role in the F1 paddock for 2014.

Vettel's number 5 not Schumacher tribute

Sebastian Vettel has explained the reasoning behind picking the number 5 for the rest of his formula one career.

JANUARY 14, 2014

Departing Valsecchi not paid by Lotus in 2013

As fears about Lotus' health grow, 2013 reserve driver Davide Valsecchi has revealed he has not yet been paid by the Enstone based team.

Button's father John dies at 70

Jenson Button's father, a highly popular F1 figure and a long-standing paddock regular, has died.