Formula One News — April 2014
APRIL 4, 2014
Williams apologises after Massa team order
Williams has apologised to its drivers and its fans after the Malaysian team orders saga.
Vettel rebuked by Todt in personal letter
Sebastian Vettel was rebuked in writing by FIA president Jean Todt for calling the sound of the new turbo V6 engines "shit".
FIA clamps down on fuel sensor modification
The FIA has moved to end the problems with its new mandatory fuel flow sensor, supplied by a British company called Gill.
Caterham staff hospitalised after fire
Seven Caterham staff were hospitalised following a fire at the team's Leafield factory late on Thursday.
Red Bull has best car in 2014 says Hulkenberg
Red Bull has the best car on the 2014 grid, according to Force India's Nico Hulkenberg.
F1 heading for EUR 150m budget cap
F1 is heading towards a budget cap of EUR 150 million per team for the 2015 season and beyond.
Marko relieved to have fair Australian at Red Bull
Dr Helmut Marko has hailed the start of Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull tenure by slamming his predecessor, Mark Webber.
Hamilton unbeatable when focused says Lauda
Lewis Hamilton will be hard to beat for the 2014 title, according to Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda.
Drivers tackling 2014 races without a drink
Adrian Sutil will go the entire Bahrain grand prix on Sunday without a sip of water.
APRIL 3, 2014
Thursday Press Conference
Bahrain GP - Thursday Press Conference
Lotus faster than Williams and McLaren says Permane
Lotus claims its troubled 2014 car is often better than a Williams or a McLaren.
Frijns says Caterham not just after quick money
Robin Frijns claims it is rare to find a middle-ranked team that wants to take on a third driver who doesn't substantially 'pay'.
Haas set for F1 in 2015
Gene Haas looks set to take his place on the pitwall as F1's newest team owner in 2015.
Raikkonen yearns for more exciting F1
Kimi Raikkonen has been quoted as lamenting the end of F1's more exciting days.
Next revolution afoot as Montezemolo meets Ecclestone
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo flew from Maranello to London this week to meet with F1's chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
Manager denies Schumacher recovery hopes fading
Michael Schumacher's manager has played down reports that suggest the F1 legend's chances of recovery are now looking grim.
Red Bull considering alternatives to Renault
After struggling to get up to speed in F1's new V6 era with Renault, Red Bull is beginning to think about alternatives.
Smedley joins Williams team in Bahrain
Rob Smedley is finally starting work at Williams.
F1 must wait to bid for Long Beach race
F1 will have to wait for its return to iconic Long Beach.
APRIL 2, 2014
Red Bull issues ultimatum to struggling Renault
Red Bull has issued troubled engine supplier Renault with an ultimatum -- improve or be dumped.
New rule has slowed F1 pitstops
A new rule has slowed down F1's impressive pitstops.
Security plans in place for Bahrain GP
Bahrain is planning tight security for this weekend's formula one race.
Ferrari sponsor wants ten more years with Alonso
Ferrari's major sponsor Santander is going nowhere.
F1 legend Moss backs Massa over team order
F1 legend Sir Stirling Moss says he would have behaved just as Felipe Massa did in the Malaysian grand prix.
Frentzen has fix for processional F1
A bit more fuel and a drill -- that is how former F1 driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen would spice up the 2014 spectacle.