Formula One News — July 2014

JULY 18, 2014

Raikkonen hits back at calls for Hockenheim ban

Kimi Raikkonen has hit back after critics called on him to be banned for his British grand prix crash.

Plane crash piles doubt on Russia GP

The F1 paddock in Hockenheim has joined the rest of the world in shock at the terrible news emerging from violence-torn Ukraine.

Schumacher family stops publication of hospital photos

With Michael Schumacher fighting for recovery in a Swiss clinic, his family has also been fighting on another front.

JULY 17, 2014

Thursday Press Conference

German GP - Thursday Press Conference

Lauda wants re-think after decade of F1 revolution

Niki Lauda has proposed a sweeping review of every rule change in formula one for the past decade.

Hyundai was behind Rosberg helmet complaint

Car manufacturer Hyundai was behind a complaint about Nico Rosberg's proposed German grand prix helmet livery.

Raikkonen fine after Silverstone rib pain

Kimi Raikkonen on Thursday confirmed he is "fine" after his big crash at Silverstone just under two weeks ago.

Rosberg changes helmet after FIFA ban

Nico Rosberg has modified his proposed world cup-themed helmet ahead of the German grand prix.

Schumacher's wife says most difficult time now over

The "most difficult time" in Michael Schumacher's "struggle" is now over.

Caterham confirms job losses

Caterham has confirmed reports "a number of employees" have left the team.

Todt open to improving F1

Jean Todt has revealed he is prepared to listen to any proposals to revise formula one's rules.

Caterham axes at least 50 F1 staff

"At least 50" Caterham staff have left the Leafield based team, according to Speed Week.

Mercedes to run without Fric at Hockenheim

Championship leader Mercedes will remove its sophisticated 'Fric' system from the dominant W05 car for the German grand prix.

Raikkonen fit for German GP

Kimi Raikkonen will contest this weekend's German grand prix.

FIFA wants to ban Rosberg's world cup helmet

FIFA, the governing body of world football, "wants to ban" Nico Rosberg's special helmet livery for the German grand prix.

Haas paid $20m deposit for F1 team entry

Gene Haas proved his seriousness about entering formula one by paying a $20 million deposit.

Fans enjoyed kindergarten complaining says Vettel

World champion Sebastian Vettel has dismissed Niki Lauda's criticism in the wake of the British grand prix.

Boss not worried about Hockenheim future

Hockenheim is not looking at this weekend's German grand prix as its last.

Mercedes wants driver duo til the cows come home

Mercedes is so happy with its driver lineup it can imagine keeping Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg on board "until the cows come home".

JULY 16, 2014

Smooth sailor Rosberg feels sorry for Vettel

Nico Rosberg is having a good week.

Ecclestone upset with witness on Wednesday

According to an observer reporting for the Austrian press agency APA, Bernie Ecclestone was "visibly upset" on Wednesday.

Teams could seek Fric clarification

The big question ahead of Hockenheim is whether any team will lodge a protest against rivals running 'Fric' suspension systems.

Rosberg's new contract worth EUR 55m

Mercedes announced on Wednesday that Nico Rosberg is staying put for several more years.

Rossi one of many departures at Caterham

Alexander Rossi is just one of many departures at Caterham this week.

Hamilton's comments on Rosberg was joke

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has played down a spat between Mercedes' race drivers over championship leader Nico Rosberg's nationality.