Formula One News — April 2014
APRIL 17, 2014
US base for Haas team is crazy says Montoya
Gene Haas is "crazy" to base his new formula one team in America.
Early mistakes affected Schumacher outcome
A German magazine claims mistakes in the initial treatment of Michael Schumacher's head injuries may have affected his hopes of recovery.
Ecclestone planning new F1 masters series
Bernie Ecclestone is planning to launch a 'masters' series for former F1 cars and drivers.
Rumours Mercedes to shed some F1 staff
Dominant F1 team Mercedes could be preparing to shed some staff.
APRIL 16, 2014
Active suspension could return to F1?
F1 could bring back highly-sophisticated 'active suspension' to cut costs.
Mosley says 2014 critics have agenda
Former FIA president Max Mosley says criticism of the 'new' face of formula one is being powered by those with an "agenda".
Montezemolo rejects early Mattiacci criticism
President Luca di Montezemolo has dismissed early criticism of Ferrari's new team boss.
Small teams write explosive letter
F1's four smallest teams have written a letter complaining about the state of the sport.
Marko slams Mercedes reaction to appeal
Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at Mercedes, after the German squad this week called on the court of appeal to come down hard on Red Bull.
Ricciardo surprised by Lotus Renault struggle
Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he is "surprised" Lotus is still struggling so much with its Renault engine.
APRIL 15, 2014
Berger, Brawn or Bell to replace Domenicali?
Within hours of Ferrari's confirmation that Stefano Domenicali has left the team, Mercedes announced its own split with technical director Bob Bell.
Mercedes wants more punishment for Red Bull
Championship leader Mercedes has urged FIA judges to add to reigning world champion Red Bull's penalty amid the fuel flow affair.
Red Bull loses appeal
Red Bull has lost its appeal against Daniel Ricciardo's Melbourne disqualification.
Drivers threaten to strike over unpaid wages
F1 drivers are threatening to strike if their teams do not pay them.
F1 move for Danica Patrick is impossible according to Haas
Danica Patrick, the world's most famous female racing driver, will apparently not be making the switch to formula one with Haas.
Ecclestone admits poor image amid bribery affair
Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that public perception already depicts him as being defeated amid the Gerhard Gribkowsky corruption affair.
Updates will stop once Schu leaves hospital
Michael Schumacher's family will stop releasing information about his condition once the former F1 driver leaves hospital.
US sanctions endanger Sirotkin's career
Sergey Sirotkin's F1 future is suddenly in doubt.
APRIL 14, 2014
Ferrari confirms Domenicali exit
Ferrari on Monday confirmed reports Stefano Domenicali has "decided to resign" as team boss.
Domenicali quits, replaced by Mattiacci
Team boss Stefano Domenicali has quit Ferrari, multiple media sources are reporting on Monday.
Mercedes blasts Red Bull at Paris appeal
Title rival Mercedes on Monday was highly critical of world champions Red Bull's behaviour, as the appeal hearing in Paris began.
Red Bull taking new evidence to Monday appeal
Red Bull claims to have "a very strong case" as the world champions try on Monday to overturn Daniel Ricciardo's Melbourne disqualification.
Vandoorne to replace Button?
McLaren could oust Jenson Button at the end of 2014 and replace him with the team's next young development driver talent.
Subway could become F1 sponsor
American chain Subway could be the next sponsor to enter formula one, according to F1 business journalist Christian Sylt.
Haas driver Busch says no to F1
Kurt Busch, a leading Nascar driver, has ruled himself out of the running to enter F1 next year with Gene Haas.