Formula One News — October 2014

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Wolff thinks Le Mans sabbatical for Alonso possible

It is possible Fernando Alonso will take a sabbatical in 2015, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

Mercedes working hard on 2015 car says Wolff

Mercedes is already hard at work on the championship-winning 2014 car's successor.

McLaren to decide 2015 drivers this season

McLaren is aiming to decide its 2015 driver lineup before the chequered flag waves in Abu Dhabi next month.

OCTOBER 14, 2014

F1 engine rules completely stupid says Vettel

World champion Sebastian Vettel has slammed F1's long-life engine rules.

Button worried about rookie Magnussen's future

Jenson Button says he is concerned about the future of his rookie teammate Kevin Magnussen, as McLaren continues to delay its decision about 2015.

Emotions still high as Bianchi fights for life

Marussia has been thrown into the spotlight as more information reportedly emerges about Jules Bianchi's tragic Suzuka crash.

Mateschitz hints Vergne to keep Toro Rosso seat

It is more and more certain that Jean-Eric Vergne will secure at least one more year with Toro Rosso.

Bling makes Hamilton a bit different says Lauda

According to the Kolner Express tabloid, F1 legend Niki Lauda raised an eyebrow in Russia when he spotted Lewis Hamilton's latest accessory -- an enormous gold chain.

Mercedes gifting title bonus to staff and F1 world

All 700 staff members at Mercedes' Brackley headquarters will bank a tasty bonus as a reward for securing the constructors' world championship in Russia, British newspapers report.

Lotus not a big loss for Renault says Abiteboul

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul insists engine customer Lotus' impending switch to Mercedes for 2015 is no great loss for the French marque.

GoPro shares plummet after Schumacher reports

A French journalist has played down reports he said a helmet-mounted 'GoPro' camera was to blame for F1 legend Michael Schumacher's brain damage.

OCTOBER 13, 2014

No team orders as Red Bull concedes title for Ricciardo

Red Bull has decided against boosting Daniel Ricciardo's slim championship hopes by making departing Sebastian Vettel the team 'number 2'.

Vettel to start race from pitlane in Austin

World champion Sebastian Vettel, already out of contention for a fifth consecutive title in 2014, is facing the prospect of a tough US grand prix early next month.

Ferrari split just a rumour says Alonso

Fernando Alonso is still the leading man of the intriguing 2014 'silly season'.

Wolff admits champion Mercedes seen as bad guy

Despite having the constructors' title already in the bag, Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes is playing the role of "the bad guy" in F1 at present.

Massa slams Pirelli's tyre choice for Brazil

Felipe Massa has criticised Pirelli's tyre choice selection for the forthcoming Brazilian grand prix, saying it may even be "dangerous".

Marussia set to run two cars in Austin

Marussia looks set to revert to a two-car operation in the wake of the Russian grand prix.

Race Report - Russian Runaway

Russian GP - Race Report

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Alonso says 2015 team not Mercedes-powered

Fernando Alonso dropped a big hint about his future after Sunday's Russian grand prix.

Kobayashi hints Caterham suffering parts shortage

Kamui Kobayashi threw fresh doubt on Caterham's future during the Russian grand prix.

Sunday Photos

Russian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Russian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Russian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Russian GP - Race Results