Formula One News — September 2014
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
Drivers back Rosberg over Hamilton clash
Champions Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel have backed Nico Rosberg amid the German's run-in with title rival and teammate Lewis Hamilton.
Vettel not the best driver says Alonso
Fernando Alonso does not believe reigning quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel is the best driver in formula one.
2016 team Haas announces name tweak
The plans of F1's newest team are marching on.
Force India plays down Mallya's troubles
Force India has played down this week's alarming news from India about team supremo Vijay Mallya.
Europe could recommend Russia GP boycott
Mere days ago, Bernie Ecclestone remained certain formula one will race for the first time in Russia next month.
Alonso denies talking with McLaren's Ron Dennis
Fernando Alonso has denied being in contact with McLaren supremo Ron Dennis.
Life goes on for Schumacher family
For the Schumacher family, life goes on.
Briatore return would help new F1 says Alonso
Flavio Briatore would be a good addition as formula one finds its direction for the future.
Ferrari customers behind in engine payments
Ferrari's customer teams are behind in payments to the Maranello marque.
Designer spotted Ricciardo potential at Toro Rosso
Daniel Ricciardo's rise from the deep midfield to title-contending prominence in F1 has been a surprise to almost everyone in the paddock.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
Drivers defend controversial Parabolica gravel
Charlie Whiting has defended the controversial asphalting of Monza's iconic Parabolica corner.
Teams agree date for first 2015 test
F1 teams have agreed the likely date for the opening winter test of 2015.
Trouble for Mallya in India
Force India supremo Vijay Mallya has run into serious business trouble in his native India.
Renault declares Red Bull new works team
For the first time, Renault has declared Red Bull as its official 'works team'.
Verstappen admits blame for Rotterdam crash
Max Verstappen has admitted the blame for crashing during his first proper run in a formula one car.
Lotterer could return for Caterham at Monza
Mere days before the Italian grand prix, the identity of Caterham's second race driver is still unclear.
Juncadella in running for Force India seat
Dani Juncadella has leapt into contention to make his formula one debut in 2015.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
UBS reducing F1 sponsorship
Major F1 sponsor UBS is scaling down its investment in the sport.
F1 experts criticise Mercedes over driver duel
F1 experts have accused Mercedes of mismanaging Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton's dramatically imploding relationship.
Top speeds at Monza to be lower than expected
Top speeds at Monza this weekend may not be quite as spectacular as earlier expected.
Ferrari exit could open for Alonso on Monday?
Monday could be the magic day in Fernando Alonso's current Ferrari contract.
Bottas sees no reason to leave Williams
Valtteri Bottas appears out of the running for a change of team prior to the 2015 season.
Verstappen was prepared for F1 debut criticism
Max Verstappen says he was "prepared" for the waves of criticism about his formula one debut in 2015.