Formula One News — April 2014
APRIL 14, 2014
More small improvements in Schumacher condition says manager
Michael Schumacher's health is continuing to improve, his manager Sabine Kehm said in a television interview late on Sunday.
Prosecutors dismiss Ecclestone blackmail
The pre-trial documents outlining the case against Bernie Ecclestone make no mention of the possibility he was blackmailed by Gerhard Gribkowsky.
Forza Rossa is Romanian Ferrari dealer
A major potential link between F1's potential 13th team and Ferrari has been discovered.
Mercedes car on par with Newey's Red Bull says Costa
Mercedes insists its 2014 car is "on par" with the chassis being fielded by reigning world champions Red Bull this season.
APRIL 12, 2014
Engine deal is next move for 2015 team Haas
Colin Kolles is at the helm of 'Forza Rossa', a team that the FIA on Friday said could be next in line for a F1 debut.
APRIL 11, 2014
Montezemolo hints Ferrari decisions looming
La Gazzetta dello Sport, the influential Italian sports daily, speculated on Friday that Ferrari could be poised to make a change at the top.
Red Bull quit rumours nonsense says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko on Friday rubbished speculation suggesting Red Bull could quit formula one.
FIA to confirm Haas entry on Friday
Gene Haas will hear some good news on Friday, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has revealed.
Tyre-warmer ban for 2015 in doubt
The plan to ban tyre warmers in 2015 is currently in doubt.
First races have shown Williams weaknesses says Bottas
Valtteri Bottas has admitted Williams is yet to display its full potential in 2014.
Promoter worried about Canada GP future
Race promoter Francois Dumontier is worried about the future of the Canadian grand prix.
Marko hopes Renault engine starts to work
If Renault cannot improve its engine, Mercedes will run away with the 2014 title.
Engine makers to discuss V6 noise in China
F1's three engine makers will discuss how to turn up the volume of their controversial turbo V6s ahead of the Chinese grand prix.
Title sponsor removed from Force India sidepods
Force India has denied it is set to split with its title sponsor Sahara.
Sauber's female driver to make F1 test debut
Simone de Silvestro will shortly make her formula one test debut.
BMW, Ford considering F1 return
BMW and Ford could each be eyeing a return to formula one, according to reports.
APRIL 10, 2014
Todt to think about rule changes
Jean Todt has vowed to "think about" some of Red Bull's criticisms of the current rules.
F1 return still not possible for Kubica
Robert Kubica has revealed his physical limitations are still standing in the way of his return to formula one.
Grosjean frustrated by Renault situation
Romain Grosjean is apparently becoming more and more frustrated with the situation at troubled Lotus this season.
No 'harakiri' between Mercedes teammates says Wolff
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have been told the 'rules' for their future wheel-to-wheel battles.
APRIL 9, 2014
Teams in talks to buy into F1 says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone on Wednesday revealed that a group of teams is considering buying into formula one.
McLaren disputes appointment of Red Bull chief
McLaren is disputing Red Bull's appointment on Wednesday of a new aerodynamics boss.
Ferrari ends Bahrain test early
Ferrari abandoned the second and final day of post-race testing in Bahrain on Wednesday.
V6 switch ended Mercedes quit talks
Mercedes has revealed it probably would have quit formula one if the sport had stayed with loud V8 engines beyond 2013.
Even genius will not close gap to Mercedes says Marko
Reigning world champion team Red Bull is hoping to be "at least within reach" of dominant Mercedes in the space of a month.