Formula One News — August 2014
AUGUST 21, 2014
Red Bull using electric engine for pitstop practice
Red Bull was experimenting with an all-electric formula one car at Spa on Wednesday, publications reveal.
Sainz on hold after Verstappen signing
In the wake of Max Verstappen's signing, life goes on for two other drivers who were overtaken by the fresh-faced teenager.
Friday debut at Sochi very possible says Sirotkin
Sergey Sirotkin is still hopeful he will make his F1 weekend debut in 2014.
Wolff advised Verstappen to sign with Red Bull
Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes came close to signing up F1 rookie sensation Max Verstappen.
Kobayashi using Spa sideline to ponder F1 harmony
Kamui Kobayashi will spend the Spa-Francorchamps weekend out of the cockpit and assessing the potential 'lack of harmony' in his racing life.
Sauber points at Ferrari amid 2014 crisis
Sauber has singled out its 'power unit' as a major cause of its struggles in 2014.
AUGUST 20, 2014
Caterham vows to sue sacked F1 staff
Caterham has hit back after it emerged sacked staff are moving to sue the backmarker team's new management.
F1 looking ahead to summer shutdown
Tired faces left the Hungaroring paddock last Sunday looking forward to a break.
Mexico could be double points finale in 2015
Mexico could close next year's world championship with a 'double points' finale.
Young Verstappen the big talking point at Spa
F1 has emerged from its summer slumber, but the big talking point at Spa-Francorchamps will be a 16-year-old 'kid' who doesn't even have a license to drive a road car.
Russia will get F1 track license says Whiting
Sochi has cleared the final hurdle ahead of Russia's controversial inaugural grand prix this year.
Vergne targets 2015 after career blow
Jean-Eric Vergne insists he is not giving up on formula one.
Caterham to announce one-off race for Lotterer
Little doubt remains that Andre Lotterer will make his formula one race debut with Caterham this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.
AUGUST 19, 2014
Red Bull puts future in hands of teenage hopes
Max Verstappen and Daniil Kvyat are the future of Red Bull.
Rumours tip Lotterer for Caterham race debut
The F1 rumour mill is alight with speculation Caterham is taking a new race driver to this weekend's Belgian grand prix.
Friday debut possible for 2015 rookie Verstappen
Toro Rosso has confirmed reports Max Verstappen will become F1's youngest ever race driver next year.
Toro Rosso next team set for nose changes
Toro Rosso could be the next F1 team with 'nose news' looming.
AUGUST 18, 2014
Alonso should spend career at Maranello says Piero Ferrari
Enzo Ferrari's only living son says he wants Fernando Alonso to stay with the Maranello team for the rest of his F1 career.
Lopez hits back at Genii financial reports
Gerard Lopez has lashed back at reports suggesting Lotus team owner Genii is in dire financial health.
Gutierrez in talks with other teams for 2015
Sauber driver Esteban Gutierrez has revealed his management is in talks with "other teams" about 2015.
Lotus to drop tusk nose for 2015
Lotus will drop its unique 'tusked' nose solution for the 2015 season.
Di Resta determined to return to F1
Former Force India driver Paul di Resta is not ready to give up on his formula one career.
Axed Marmorini lashes out at Ferrari
Luca Marmorini has lashed out at Ferrari after being ousted as the fabled team's engine boss.
Verstappen not too young for 2015 debut says Lammers
Former grand prix driver Jan Lammers thinks 16-year-old Max Verstappen is ready for formula one.
Ravetto confirms new nose for Caterham at Spa
New team deputy Manfredi Ravetto has confirmed Caterham will debut a new nose at this weekend's Belgian grand prix.