Formula One News — March 2014

MARCH 27, 2014

Alonso trying to destroy Raikkonen says Villeneuve

Fernando Alonso is working hard to "destroy" his new teammate Kimi Raikkonen.

Great Vettel finally wins Laureus award

Sebastian Vettel has finally won the coveted Laureus world sportsman of the year award.

No engine to power Stefanovich's F1 bid

Zoran Stefanovich has admitted he had to withdraw his bid to enter formula one in 2015 because he could not agree an engine deal.

Panis no fan of green F1

F1 veteran Olivier Panis has admitted he is no fan of the 'new' F1.

Schumacher manager dismisses F1 doctor Hartstein's pessimism

Michael Schumacher's manager has hit back at claims 'really bad news' about the F1 legend is now just around the corner.

MARCH 26, 2014

Renault expecting issues in Malaysia

Troubled engine supplier Renault is expecting to grapple with more "issues" in Malaysia this weekend.

De Silvestro's F1 race chance - 1 per cent

Simone de Silvestro rates her chances of joining the grand prix grid in 2015 with Sauber as "good".

Sepang not joining chorus to make F1 louder

According to the outspoken Australian Ron Walker, his fellow F1 promoters will speak with "an enormous voice" next week in Bahrain.

Montagny doubts Lotus can return to the top

Franck Montagny has made a bleak assessment not only of ailing Lotus' 2014 prospects, but also Williams' chances of mounting a title challenge this season.

Ex F1 doctor thinks really bad news about Schu coming

Former F1 doctor Gary Hartstein thinks it is unlikely Michael Schumacher will recover after more than 12 weeks in a coma and counting.

F1 race going ahead despite Malaysian plane crash

This weekend's F1 race is going ahead, despite confirmation the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 almost certainly crashed into the ocean.

MARCH 25, 2014

Only alternative to Renault is own engine says Mateschitz

The only missing link in Red Bull's title campaign for 2014 is a 'state of the art' engine.

Designer doubts Mercedes to dominate

Mercedes designer Aldo Costa says he doubts his W05 will dominate the entire 2014 season.

Melbourne pace was a surprise says Vettel

World champion Sebastian Vettel has admitted he was surprised when Red Bull was competitive as the 2014 season kicked off.

Lauda hits back at F1's new era critics

Niki Lauda has hit back at the critics who are slamming the revolutionary new face of formula one.

Renault ends road car deal with Caterham

Caterham and its F1 engine partner Renault have reportedly axed a joint venture to produce road-going sports cars.

Sirotkin to push for F1 license in Sauber test

Sergey Sirotkin will put his F1 plans back on track once he obtains a superlicense.

Marussia hopes Red Bull loses appeal

Marussia chief Graeme Lowdon thinks Red Bull should have accepted Daniel Ricciardo's disqualification from the Australian grand prix.

MARCH 24, 2014

Controversy as Ferrari arrives in Malaysia

A controversy has erupted after relatives of passengers on the missing Malaysia airlines flight had to change hotels when the Ferrari team touched down for this weekend's Malaysian grand prix.

Hamilton's Melbourne engine still firing

Lewis Hamilton's 2014 title campaign is still on track.

Todt urges Domenicali to ignore criticism

Jean Todt has urged his Ferrari successor to buck the criticism and keep pushing Ferrari to the front in formula one.

Montoya says Ferrari only did well with Schumacher

The missing link at Ferrari is Michael Schumacher.

Limit to what Red Bull will accept says Mateschitz

Dietrich Mateschitz has warned that his company, the energy drink Red Bull, is not infinitely committed to formula one.

FIA open to making F1 louder, less fuel-efficient says Todt

The FIA is not closed-minded about making its brave new engines louder and less fuel-efficient, president Jean Todt has revealed.

Magnussen in Malaysia for son's second race

Jan Magnussen will be in Malaysia this weekend.