Formula One News — August 2014
AUGUST 7, 2014
Rookie Kvyat hits back at criticism
Daniil Kvyat, the youngest rookie in formula one, has hit back at suggestions formula one drivers lack the hero status of the sport's past stars.
Ferrari could learn from Williams experience says Massa
Ferrari could learn from Williams' recovery from the doldrums of the British team's past few seasons.
German charity surprised by $1m Ecclestone payment
Officials of a German children's charity were completely surprised when it emerged Bernie Ecclestone would pay them $1 million.
Sauber to stay with Ferrari
Sauber has vowed to "stay together" with its engine supplier Ferrari.
Schumacher medical records suspect commits suicide
The Michael Schumacher camp is "stunned and shocked" as the story of the F1 legend's skiing crash and recovery took a tragic twist this week.
AUGUST 6, 2014
Ecclestone hails capitalist court settlement
Bernie Ecclestone on Wednesday hailed the "capitalist system" that saw him escape a bribery trial by paying the German court a record $100 million settlement.
Schumacher manager Weber slams complaining wimp drivers
Willi Weber, famous for making his fortune as Michael Schumacher's 'Mr 20 per cent' manager, has joined those decrying the new face of formula one.
Alonso wants $50m per year for new Ferrari deal
Multiple authoritative media sources claim Fernando Alonso wants almost $50 million a year to sign a new contract with Ferrari.
Ecclestone goes back to work on F1
Bernie Ecclestone is going straight back to work after agreeing a $100 million deal to end his bribery trial in Munich.
Mercedes Costa rules out Ferrari return
Aldo Costa insists he is "sorry" to see his old team Ferrari struggle in formula one.
Raikkonen to be father
Kimi Raikkonen looks set to race into the world of fatherhood.
AUGUST 5, 2014
Judge ends Ecclestone trial after $100m deal
Bernie Ecclestone walked out of court on Tuesday with the corruption scandal that threatened to end his F1 reign and leave him in jail effectively over.
Ecclestone corruption acquittal set for Tuesday?
Bernie Ecclestone is expected to put the corruption scandal behind him on Tuesday and return full-time to formula one.
Only emergency team orders at Mercedes says Zetsche
Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche insists there will be "no team orders" to settle the outcome of the title battle between warring Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.
Verstappen not denying 2015 Toro Rosso debut rumours
Max Verstappen's father has admitted the 16-year-old might be fast-tracked into formula one with a Toro Rosso race seat.
Bianchi not ruling out 2015 Ferrari race seat
Jules Bianchi is no longer ruling out a move to Ferrari for 2015.
Perez says Hulkenberg strongest F1 teammate
Sergio Perez has singled out Nico Hulkenberg as "the strongest teammate I've had in formula one".
No F1 popularity crisis meeting for now
F1 chiefs have now cancelled until further notice a scheduled meeting of the newly-formed 'popularity working group'.
AUGUST 4, 2014
Marmorini moves to Renault after Ferrari exit
Mere days after officially leaving Ferrari, Luca Marmorini looks set to take another high-profile job in formula one.
Indycar driver linked with Honda F1 test
A leading contender to become a test driver for Honda's F1 return has emerged.
Melbourne secures place on F1 calendar
The future of the Australian grand prix is secure.
Wolff begins summer break in hospital
Toto Wolff began his summer break in hospital, the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reports.
F1 to welcome Ecclestone court settlement says Lauda
Niki Lauda says F1 should "welcome" the news that Bernie Ecclestone looks to have settled the high-profile corruption case that threatened his role at the top of the sport.
Glock not looking for F1 return
Timo Glock has admitted he has all but given up on the thought of returning to formula one.
Marko eyes F1 debut for rookie Verstappen
Red Bull may not be giving up on hot talent Max Verstappen.