Formula One News — April 2014

APRIL 30, 2014

Company to help F1 turn up V6 volume

Formula one is pushing ahead with efforts to make its new V6 engines louder.

Montoya saya Bad luck for Mercedes rivals

Mercedes may now be at the front, but little has changed in formula one.

Nuclear millions powering de Silvestro's F1 push

The nuclear lobby is powering Simona Silvestro's push for a Sauber race seat in 2015.

APRIL 29, 2014

McLaren denies Button leg injury reports

McLaren on Tuesday denied reports Jenson Button is nursing a leg injury ahead of next weekend's Spanish grand prix.

Raikkonen must resolve Ferrari pace crisis says Hakkinen

Kimi Raikkonen must quickly get on terms with his Ferrari teammate, countryman and fellow world champion Mika Hakkinen insists.

Button ends triathlon with leg injury

Jenson Button pulled out of a triathlon on the Canary Islands last weekend.

Haas not ruling out Domenicali for F1 team

Stefano Domenicali could continue his formula one career with F1's newest team.

Argentina eyes return to F1 calendar

Argentina has set its sights on returning to formula one.

Kovalainen to be Mercedes test driver?

Heikki Kovalainen is poised to return to formula one, according to the major Finnish newspaper Ilta Sanomat.

APRIL 28, 2014

Ecclestone senses vultures circling

Bernie Ecclestone's troubles are continuing.

Magnussen dip part of learning says Boullier

Kevin Magnussen is going through the same sort of rookie "processes" endured in the past by the likes of Vitaly Petrov and Romain Grosjean.

Wealthy backer behind Sauber and de Silvestro

Simone de Silvestro's debut F1 test for Sauber was funded by a wealthy industrialist.

European Union could investigate F1 group

The European Union is "monitoring" the controversial new system of decision-making within formula one, it has emerged.

Hamilton tells Vettel to show leadership

Lewis Hamilton thinks the time is right for Sebastian Vettel to "show his leadership" at world champion team Red Bull.

Latest Schumacher rumours not true says manager

Michael Schumacher's manager has denied reports she told German television that the F1 legend had finally emerged from his long coma.

APRIL 27, 2014

Marko suspects crack in Vettel's car

Sebastian Vettel will definitely be at the wheel of a new 'Suzie' for the start of the European season.

APRIL 25, 2014

Ecclestone denies $400m plea deal

Bernie Ecclestone on Friday rubbished reports he is preparing to plead guilty in order to avoid jail.

Ricciardo silenced Red Bull doubters says Marko

Daniel Ricciardo has proved his doubters wrong -- even those who wear a Red Bull uniform.

Domenicali linked with Italian basketball move

Stefano Domenicali could rebuild his professional career in the world of Italian basketball.

APRIL 24, 2014

Ecclestone smiles, jokes as bribery trial begins

Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday showed he has not lost his sense of humour, despite the seriousness of his predicament.

Mercedes chiefs disagree over team orders

A debate is raging inside Mercedes. The dominant German team declared proudly after the Bahrain grand prix that letting Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg go wheel-to-wheel in a thrilling battle was the right decision for the sport.

F1 board admits Ecclestone reign is over

The criminal trial is only just beginning, but F1's board has already conceded that the Bernie Ecclestone reign is at an end.

Top two teams hard to chase in 2014 says Lopez

Gerard Lopez, the owner of the Lotus team, has conceded that Mercedes is strolling to the 2014 title.

More changes at Ferrari after Domenicali exit

Ferrari has been told to "step up a gear" in the wake of team boss Stefano Domenicali's departure.

McLaren plans for future without Fallows

McLaren is planning ahead without Dan Fallows.