Formula One News — June 2014

JUNE 5, 2014

Thursday Press Conference

Canadian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Raikkonen slower than Alonso in 2014 says Allison

Kimi Raikkonen is simply driving "slower" than his Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso this year.

Marko denies Red Bull coaxing VW into F1

Dr Helmut Marko has denied reports he is coaxing the major German carmaker Volkswagen into formula one.

Gribkowsky asked BayernLB boss for millions

Bernie Ecclestone was not the only man Gerhard Gribkowsky turned to as he sought to make his millions.

F1 rules have slowed aero development says Newey

Restrictive rules have slowed the pace of aerodynamic development in formula one.

Domenicali considering options for future

Stefano Domenicali has admitted he is contemplating "several very interesting options" for his future.

Marshals better trained after 2013 Montreal death

Marshals have been trained more thoroughly than before ahead of this weekend's Canadian grand prix.

Secret Red Bull test reports emerge

Reports of a 'secret Red Bull test' have emerged.

German clinic denies Schumacher rehab reports

A German rehabilitation clinic has denied that one of its current patients is the great Michael Schumacher.

JUNE 4, 2014

Vettel says critics disrespectful

Sebastian Vettel says questioning his credentials as a quadruple world champion is "disrespectful".

Haas confirms 2016 delay for new F1 team

Gene Haas has confirmed reports his new formula one team will not debut until 2016.

Forza Rossa yet to lodge $20m F1 bond

Colin Kolles' new formula one team still has a high hurdle to clear before it can join the grid.

Renault to complete F1 crisis fix in Canada

F1 engine supplier Renault will take stock of its recovery from an early-season technical crisis this weekend in Canada.

Witness supports Ecclestone's blackmail defence

Bernie Ecclestone's claim that he was blackmailed by Gerhard Gribkowsky got a boost in court this week.

Canadian GP future still in doubt

As the F1 world gathers in Montreal, the future of the popular Canadian grand prix remains in doubt.

JUNE 3, 2014

Pirelli could add speed to 2014 tyres

There is a lot of discontent within the F1 paddock in 2014.

Reports that FIA to approve Forza Rossa entry for 2015

F1 looks set to have a twelfth team on the grid in 2015.

Hamilton accepts Monaco defeat says Lauda

Mercedes will impose no "restrictions" on Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, despite their dramatic falling out in Monaco.

Vergne doubts Toro Rosso set to swing axe

Jean-Eric Vergne says he is not worried Red Bull could dump him at the end of 2014.

F1 cost cutting to hit high gear in June

F1's cost-saving efforts will shift into a higher gear in the month of May.

JUNE 2, 2014

Rosberg does Hamilton's dirty work says Dino Chiesa

Fourteen years on, little has changed between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, according to their former karting boss.

Promoter admits Russia set for night race

Sochi could be the next night race on the F1 calendar.

People struck when Rosberg slammed on brakes

An eyewitness has pointed the finger at Nico Rosberg in the wake of an accident last week that caused injuries.

New engine era far too expensive says Head

F1's new turbo era is "far too expensive", according to Williams co-founder and former technical boss Patrick Head.

Vettel expects engine penalties later in 2014

Sebastian Vettel has admitted his 2014 troubles are far from over.