Formula One News — April 2014

APRIL 20, 2014

Sunday Team Quotes

Chinese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Vettel refuses to obey Red Bull team order

World champion Sebastian Vettel refused to obey Red Bull's team orders during the Chinese grand prix.

Lotus bullied over budget cap axe says Lopez

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez on Sunday indicated he was unhappy to have joined the opposition against the introduction of budget caps.

Race Results

Chinese GP - Race Results

Newey with Webber at Silverstone, not in China

Adrian Newey chose overcast Silverstone over smoggy Shanghai for the weekend of the Chinese grand prix.

Total fuel damaging fuel sensor

The fuel supplied by French oil giant Total could be causing Red Bull's repeated problems with the mandatory fuel flow sensor in 2014.

Whitmarsh set for $10m McLaren payout

Ousted boss Martin Whitmarsh could walk away from McLaren with a $10 million payout.

Father Jan at races is distracting says Magnussen

It seems Jan Magnussen will not be a regular fixture at grands prix this year.

Female lawyer to help Ecclestone run F1

Bernie Ecclestone will lean heavily on the help of a 44-year-old woman when his corruption trial begins next week in Germany.

Dennis hits back at Horner's stance on Fallows

Ron Dennis is keeping the pressure on Red Bull, after an employee reneged on a deal to switch teams.

F1 set for cost-cutting summit on 1 May

F1 will move to put cost-cutting efforts back on the agenda during a May 1 meeting.

Rivals expect another Mercedes win in China

Dominant Mercedes' main rivals are not confident the silver-clad team can be beaten in China.

APRIL 19, 2014

Qualifying Report - Three out of four

Chinese GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Chinese GP - Saturday Photos

McLaren taking Red Bull dispute to high court

Ron Dennis on Saturday confirmed McLaren will likely take its dispute with world champions Red Bull all the way to the High Court.

Saturday Press Conference

Chinese GP - Saturday Press Conference

Vettel admits he is struggling to beat Ricciardo

World champion Sebastian Vettel on Saturday admitted he needs to up his game.

Lauda denies 80hp advantage for Mercedes

Niki Lauda has rejected suggestions Renault is trailing the pace by a figure of 80 horse power.

Saturday Team Quotes

Chinese GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Engine makers get to work on louder F1

F1's engine manufacturers will focus their attention on the exhaust pipe as they work on spicing up the sound of the turbo V6 engines.

Red Bull surprised by Ricciardo pace

Daniel Ricciardo thinks he has shown he deserves his new seat at Red Bull.

Mattiacci plays down Alonso exit rumours

Ferrari's new boss on Friday played down suggestions Fernando Alonso might be looking to leave the struggling Italian team.

Lotus wants engine equality with Red Bull

Lotus has discovered it is second or even third in line for the best service offered by F1 engine supplier Renault.

Tactical rivals playing down chase says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg is sure Red Bull is playing down its title chances for "tactical" reasons.

Mercedes wanted three-race ban for Red Bull

Mercedes wanted reigning world champions Red Bull to serve a three-race ban for appealing against its Melbourne disqualification.