Formula One News — February 2014
FEBRUARY 7, 2014
Ricciardo to make own way at Red Bull says Vettel
Daniel Ricciardo will have to make his own way at Red Bull, champion teammate Sebastian Vettel has declared.
Other Renault teams to observe Lotus debut
Representatives of the Red Bull, Toro Rosso and Caterham teams will reportedly be present when Lotus does its 'filming day' at Jerez on Friday.
Ferrari race ahead with consumption, cooling
Mercedes is being touted as the early 2014 favourite, but Ferrari is reportedly also ahead of the game as F1's new V6 era dawns.
Nasr set for Friday role at Williams
One of the very last seats in formula one is set to be filled by rookie Felipe Nasr.
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
Todt vows to be there for friend Schumacher
FIA president Jean Todt remains an almost ever-present figure in Grenoble.
Red Bull problems annoying but fixable says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko is sure Red Bull will get its 2014 title-defense back on track.
F1 not much quicker than GP2 in 2014 says Button
Jenson Button thinks GP2, F1's second-tier support series, will run the premier category close for pace in 2014.
Wolff tips Red Bull to bounce back
With Mercedes already cast as the early title favourite, boss Toto Wolff is tipping reigning champions Red Bull to bounce back from an early crisis.
Raikkonen manager Robertson dies
One of Kimi Raikkonen's managers, David Robertson, has died.
Money-dominated F1 not fair says Frijns
Robin Frijns says modern formula one is "not fair".
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
Lotus to test double-nosed E22 on Friday
Lotus will not wait until the next official test in Bahrain to get its delayed 2014 car on track.
Ferrari confirm F1 test trio
Ferrari has announced a trio of F1 test drivers for 2014.
Lotus owner says Whitmarsh not only candidate
Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez has played down reports McLaren refugee Martin Whitmarsh is definitely headed to Enstone.
Mercedes has the edge in 2014 says Minardi
Former F1 team owner Gian Carlo Minardi thinks Mercedes has an early edge over its rivals after the first test at Jerez.
Prodromou has called off Red Bull exit
Peter Prodromou may not move to McLaren after all.
Honda to fill financial void at McLaren?
Honda will fill any financial void at McLaren, after the great British team unveiled its new silver and black MP4-29 without replacing departed title sponsor Vodafone.
Early 2014 will make F1 an engine formula says Newey
Adrian Newey, the fabled designer of Red Bull's troubled RB10, expects the 2014 season to be dominated by the new powertrain rules.
Lauda admits Mercedes has early edge
Even team chairman Niki Lauda thinks Mercedes has "the edge" over its rivals after the opening test at Jerez.
Haas to meet next deadline for 2015 entry
Despite Bernie Ecclestone's recent warning, Gene Haas is pushing ahead with his plans to enter F1 in 2015.
No more burgers for F1 rookie Ericsson
Marcus Ericsson has kicked off his F1 career with a diet.
Contradictory Ecclestone says new rules timely
Depending on the forum, Bernie Ecclestone has contradictory views about F1's new V6-powered era.
Staying at Toro Rosso best option for Vergne
Jean-Eric Vergne insists he has put in the past Red Bull's decision to overlook him for the top seat alongside Sebastian Vettel this year.
Ecclestone trial to begin in late April
German authorities are pushing ahead with preparations for Bernie Ecclestone's criminal trial.
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
US media companies eye major F1 stake
US media companies Liberty and Discovery have moved to buy a major stake in formula one from CVC, according to reports.
Grosjean not tipping winner of Alonso-Raikkonen battle
Romain Grosjean is not so sure Fernando Alonso will have an easy time alongside new Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen in 2013.