Formula One News — October 2014
OCTOBER 29, 2014
Alonso in severance standoff with Ferrari
It is perhaps the burning question in F1 at present -- what is Fernando Alonso going to do next?
Austin says Vettel qualifying absence unfortunate
Organisers of the US grand prix say world champion Sebastian Vettel's absence from qualifying this weekend is "unfortunate".
Collapsing F1 teams made mistakes says Haas
As F1's two backmarker teams collapse, 2016 newcomer Haas' plans continue to take shape.
Sainz must wait another month for Toro Rosso news
An increasingly impatient Carlos Sainz jr says he will have to wait another month for Red Bull to decide his future in formula one.
Domenicali to start work at Audi next week?
Stefano Domenicali will reportedly start work at Audi next week.
Prost doubts Renault can catch Mercedes in 2015
F1 legend Alain Prost doubts struggling engine supplier Renault can catch dominant Mercedes in 2015.
OCTOBER 28, 2014
Rosberg not giving up on 2014 title
Nico Rosberg is convinced he is still in the running for the 2014 title.
Ericsson in talks with three teams about 2015
Marcus Ericsson's manager says he is in talks with three alternative teams after Caterham ran off track.
Force India avoids joining backmarkers on US bench
Force India has avoided becoming the next formula one team to drop out of this weekend's US grand prix.
Hard month for collapsing backmarker Marussia
The first, tragic blow came in the shadow of the Suzuka typhoon, when the promising talent Jules Bianchi skidded into a recovery vehicle.
OCTOBER 27, 2014
Marussia now enters administration
Marussia is now being managed by administrators.
Alonso future unclear amid Audi, Lotus rumours
A major sponsor of the Lotus team has stirred up the already confusing speculation about Fernando Alonso's next move.
Brothers look to save troubled Marussia?
Marussia is not commenting on claims it will sit out the next races and is on the verge of being put into the hands of administrators.
F1 set for three-car teams as more risk collapse
F1 risks sliding into crisis and having to reinvent its very DNA as struggling backmarker teams begin to succumb to collapse.
Sainz says he deserves Toro Rosso debut
Carlos Sainz jr is convinced he should be handed his F1 debut by backer Red Bull.
Recovery vehicle driver says F1 never safe
An experienced F1 recovery vehicle driver in Brazil has defended his Japanese colleagues in the wake of Jules Bianchi's horror crash.
OCTOBER 26, 2014
Marussia to join Caterham in administration?
Marussia looks set to join Caterham in entering administration, the Daily Mail reports on Sunday.
OCTOBER 25, 2014
Marussia also won't race in America says Ecclestone
Marussia will join fellow F1 straggler Caterham in not racing in Austin next weekend, Bernie Ecclestone has announced.
Caterham can miss Austin-Brazil double header
Caterham is allowed to sit out the next two grands prix while it fights for survival.
Lotus to keep Grosjean, test 2015 nose
Lotus has confirmed it will test a conventional nose solution ahead of next weekend's US grand prix.
OCTOBER 24, 2014
Administrator becomes Caterham team boss
The Caterham saga took another bizarre twist on Friday as an administrator became the new team principal.
Ecclestone denies F1 heading to Madrid
Bernie Ecclestone has played down reports he is in advanced talks to bring formula one to the streets of Madrid.
Kolles admits Caterham may miss Austin deadline
The clock is ticking down to struggling F1 backmarker Caterham's apparent collapse.
F1 comeback bid ended Barrichello commentary?
Rubens Barrichello's desire to return to the F1 grid appears to have ended his days as a roving commentator.
Marussia also in danger of missing US GP?
F1's grid may have shrunk to just 18 cars by the time of the US grand prix next weekend.