Formula One News — June 2014

JUNE 20, 2014

Silly season yet to hit highest gear

The 'silly season' is yet to hit its highest gear in 2014.

Ecclestone to comply with Hockenheim contract

Bernie Ecclestone has played down the threat to Hockenheim's future on the F1 calendar.

JUNE 19, 2014

Thursday Press Conference

Austrian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Montezemolo denies making Ferrari quit threat

Luca di Montezemolo on Friday hit reverse gear, after he was quoted as having threatened to pull Ferrari out of formula one.

F1 abandons short GP weekend idea

F1 failed to make significant cost-saving progress at a meeting on Wednesday, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports.

Alternatives to Renault do exist for Red Bull says Mateschitz

Red Bull will decide after its home Austrian grand prix this weekend if it will continue with Renault power into the future.

Title rivals take mind games into Austria

The psychological battle between title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg is now racing into Austria.

F1 figures in crucial meetings before Austria GP

Crucial talks about the future of formula one are speeding ahead.

Trulli adds to F1's worry'about formula E

According to the Times newspaper, F1 must look over its shoulder at the new 'formula E' series that is rapidly gaining credibility.

Fight sticker to stay on Mercedes after Schumacher coma

The words 'Keep fighting Michael' are to remain on Mercedes' dominant F1 car.

Beating Vettel says a lot about Ricciardo

While the Mercedes duo tussle for title spoils, a very different battle is raging within Red Bull.

JUNE 18, 2014

Clock ticking on Leimer's Marussia chance

The reigning GP2 champion Fabio Leimer missed out on a race seat on this year's grid, but Tages-Anzeiger newspaper says he now has a solid offer on the table.

Hockenheim deal has no exit clause

Hockenheim's F1 future is up in the air.

Hockenheim furious as Ecclestone eyes F1 axe

Bernie Ecclestone could terminate Hockenheim's contract, as he looks to secure the long-term future of formula one in Germany.

Ferrari made absurd offer to Newey says Marko

Red Bull has directly contradicted Ferrari's claim that the Italian team never tried to secure the services of Adrian Newey.

Hospital admits Schumacher outcome uncertain

The hospital in Lausanne, Switzerland, has admitted F1 legend Michael Schumacher could be there for the "long haul".

Steiner denies Haas exit rumours

Gunther Steiner has denied rumours that a rift with team owner Gene Haas is endangering the entire F1 project.

JUNE 17, 2014

Haas eyes pay driver for 2016 seat

An alternative to Danica Patrick is a 'pay driver', F1's newest team owner Gene Haas has admitted.

Doctors urge caution after Schumacher news

Doctors have urged caution following Monday's official news that Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma.

Lotus PR chief sacked over gay tweet

A Lotus employee has revealed he was fired for posting a 'tweet' on the F1 team's official social networking account earlier in 2014.

Nurburgring to host F1 race each year

The fabled Nurburgring is set to ramp up its presence on the F1 calendar.

JUNE 16, 2014

Mixed reaction to Schumacher news

News on Monday that Michael Schumacher is out of his coma and hospital met a mixed reaction.

Schumacher leaves hospital, not in coma

Michael Schumacher is no longer in a coma, the F1 great's management announced early on Monday.

Danica Patrick admits F1 with Haas possible

Danica Patrick has refused to rule out entering formula one in 2016.

Ferrari wants meeting amid F1 worries

Hot on the heels of Ferrari's latest quit threat, Luca di Montezemolo has called for a meeting to discuss the future of formula one.