Formula One News — February 2014

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Judge says Ecclestone paid bribe

A London court verdict on Thursday was both good and bad news for F1's embattled chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.

Lotus finally confirms 2014 Renault deal

Lotus and Renault on Thursday finally announced a new engine deal for 2014 "and beyond".

No quick fix to Red Bull crisis says Vettel

Red Bull's early-season crisis has raced from Jerez into Bahrain, as the second of just three pre-season tests began in the island Kingdom.

Vettel opposed to double points despite Red Bull crisis

Despite Red Bull's early season technical crisis, Sebastian Vettel is still opposed to the new 'double points' innovation.

Ecclestone predicts Formula E demise

Organisers of the new Formula E series expect to make some quick money and then see the concept collapse.

Even small teams driving up F1 costs

Even the smaller teams are guilty of worsening F1's growing financial crisis.

Berger not surprised by Mercedes fast start

Gerhard Berger, who is famously close to Red Bull's inner circle, has admitted Mercedes is heading into the 2014 season as the favourite.

No Martini livery launch for Williams in Bahrain

Williams will not reveal its new Martini livery in Bahrain.

Massa hid Williams talks from his own manager

Felipe Massa kept his talks with Williams last year secret even from his own manager.

Lopez tips new Lotus to go like hell

Acting team boss Gerard Lopez expects Lotus to be fully competitive in 2014.

Red Bull to lose title sponsor Infiniti?

Red Bull could be set to lose its major title sponsor Infiniti.

Verdict expected in Ecclestone case

The F1 world's attention will shift from pre-season testing to a London courtroom on Thursday.

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

More delays for Red Bull in Bahrain

Red Bull's troubles seemed to have carried over from Jerez, as Sebastian Vettel struggled to get up to speed in the troubled RB10 on Wednesday.

Montezemolo thinks Red Bull rivals back in the game

After four years of title-winning dominance, Red Bull's rivals hope to be "back in the game" as the new F1 era kicks off in 2014.

Mood change at Williams in 2014

The mood at Williams is "completely different" compared to the same time last year.

Webber says 2014 cars perfect for Vettel

If Red Bull emerges from its early-season technical crisis, reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel will be a force to be reckoned with yet again.

Nasr, Banco do Brasil set to join Williams

Felipe Nasr and his sponsor Banco do Brasil look set to become the next pieces of the puzzle for Williams' promising campaign in 2014.

Camera not to blame for Schumacher injury

Speculation the personal Gopro video camera mounted on Michael Schumacher's helmet contributed to his injuries is "not true".

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Williams confirms Petrobras return

Williams on Tuesday finally confirmed long speculation the Brazilian oil company Petrobras will return as a sponsor in 2014.

Red Bull signs video-gamer for GP3 season

The latest driver in Red Bull's single seater talent programme was plucked out of the world of video gaming.

Lack of time caused Red Bull crisis says Newey

Adrian Newey has admitted his rush to design Red Bull's title-defending car for 2014 was a cause of the early-season technical crisis.

Williams to reveal Martini livery in Bahrain

Williams will launch its new Martini livery in Bahrain.

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Red Bull, Renault deny F1 split rumours

Red Bull and Renault have denied rumours the reigning world champions could split.

Bahrain violence returns to F1 headlines

With equipment already in the pitlane and the crucial second test set to begin on Wednesday, Bahrain's security issues have returned to the F1 headlines.

Ferrari engine stops spark to save fuel

Ferrari looks to have come up with another of the big innovations of the 2014 season.