Formula One News — September 2014

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Honda delay could thwart Alonso switch?

The high uncertainty surrounding Fernando Alonso's future could be connected with rumours emerging from the Honda camp.

Honda delay could thwart Alonso switch?

The high uncertainty surrounding Fernando Alonso's future could be connected with rumours emerging from the Honda camp.

Teen Verstappen to make debut

F1's governing body has cleared the way for Max Verstappen to make history this week at Suzuka.

Volcano could affect Japanese GP

An erupting volcano is threatening to affect this weekend's Japanese grand prix.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Alonso rumours keep shifting into higher gear

In terms of speculation about his future, the last days have been arguably the most intense in Fernando Alonso's entire career.

Three teams in battle for 2015 survival

The fate of three formula one teams continues to hang in the balance.

Sainz eyes F1 future despite Verstappen setback

Carlos Sainz jr hopes a timely show of dominance can put him back in the spotlight after a challenging couple of months.

Verstappen passes medical and waits for license

Max Verstappen is clearing every hurdle as his fast-track to formula one leads to this weekend's Japanese grand prix.

Ferrari loses legal battle with engineer

Ferrari has lost a legal battle with a disgruntled F1 engineer.

Rosberg contamination not a conspiracy says Mercedes

Mercedes has revealed the cause of former championship leader Nico Rosberg's steering wheel failure in Singapore.

Force India turns to Toyota for wind tunnel

Force India is the latest F1 team turning to Toyota's state-of-the-art wind tunnel in Cologne.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Vettel eyeing Red Bull comeback despite rumours

The 'Fernando Alonso rumours' have dominated this week's F1 headlines.

Public opposed to Russian GP

Just two weeks before F1 action kicks off at Sochi, the sport's decision to press ahead with the inaugural Russian grand prix remains highly controversial.

Time short for three-car teams in 2015 says McLaren

Time is running short if formula one needs three-car teams to bolster dwindling grid numbers in 2015.

Cosworth eyes F1 return with affordable V6?

Cosworth could be eyeing a return to formula one, with the support of none other than Bernie Ecclestone.

Lowe disagrees with Wolff over clampdown

Paddy Lowe and Toto Wolff, the team bosses at dominant Mercedes, do not see eye-to-eye over the new radio clampdowns in formula one.

Drivers allowed to gamble at race start says Whiting

Drivers are allowed to gamble on making a false start in formula one, the FIA's Charlie Whiting has confirmed.

Lauda slams Formula E series

Niki Lauda is the latest F1 figure to slam the new 'Formula E' series.

Barrichello wanted Mercedes reserve role in Singapore

Rubens Barrichello offered his services to F1's dominant team Mercedes at the recent Singapore grand prix.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Vettel speaks up as Alonso rumours keep burning

Fernando Alonso is the man on everybody's lips this week in the world of formula one.

Lotus' Lopez, Briatore play down Alonso rumours

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez, and the Fernando Alonso-connected Flavio Briatore, have played down the latest explosive F1 rumours.

Cost issue could end freeze relaxation talks

Toto Wolff says F1's struggling teams would be the victims if a push to relax the engine development 'freeze' is successful.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Agnelli nephew to be new Ferrari president?

Ferrari could be set for yet another change right at the top of the Maranello marque.

Wild Briatore rumors of Lotus switch for Ferrari's Alonso

Rumours about Fernando Alonso's future at Ferrari are continuing to run wild in the days after the Singapore grand prix.

Newspaper never said McLaren lost whisky sponsor

Johnnie Walker parent Diageo declined to step up its deal with McLaren to title sponsorship.