Formula One News — November 2014

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Sainz signs to drive for Toro Rosso in 2015

Scudera Toro Rosso has announced today that Carlos Sainz Jr will join the team to race alongside fellow rookie Max Verstappen for the 2015 season.

Vettel denies driving Ferrari road car at 350kph

Sebastian Vettel's press office has denied claims the German driver reached mind-numbing speeds on the public roads of Abu Dhabi last week.

Williams confirms Susie Wolff staying

Williams on Friday confirmed Susie Wolff is staying with the team as test driver in 2015.

No engine discount for small teams

The F1 Commission this week failed to act on the issue of the sport's struggling small teams.

Williams poaches sponsor from struggling Lotus

A major backer of the Lotus team has switched allegiances within the F1 pitlane.

Vettel exit spoiled Vergne's Red Bull future

Jean-Eric Vergne says he was a contender to replace the Ferrari-bound Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull.

Hulkenberg to split F1 with Le Mans in 2015

Nico Hulkenberg will contest next year's Le Mans 24 hour race.

Vettel is Mattiacci's parting gift to Ferrari

Marco Mattiacci has broken his silence to suggest Sebastian Vettel was his "parting gift" to Ferrari.

Red Bull wings grounds for race ban says Force India

Red Bull's illegal front wing in Abu Dhabi may have been grounds for a race ban.

Torque of V6 engine like Star Wars says Coulthard

David Coulthard says he was blown away by the performance of this year's title-winning Mercedes turbo V6 engine.

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

F1 votes on rule changes for 2015 season

F1 has moved to scrap the highly controversial double points system ahead of the 2015 season.

No panic after rough Honda test debut

Before departing Abu Dhabi, boss Eric Boullier told Spanish television Movistar the British team has "no reason to panic".

European Commission looking into F1

The European Commission (EC) is now looking into potential anti-competition breaches within formula one, according to international media reports.

Toro Rosso set to announce Sainz jr on Monday?

Red Bull will announce the identity of Jean-Eric Vergne's successor at the junior team Toro Rosso in the coming days.

Vettel to take Italian language lessons

Sebastian Vettel will take private lessons in Italian as he gets up to speed with life at Ferrari.

Vergne announces Toro Rosso exit

Jean-Eric Vergne has announced his departure from Toro Rosso.

Rosberg not angry with Mercedes after title loss

Nico Rosberg insists he is "not angry" with Mercedes after technical trouble ended his world championship hopes last Sunday.

Mercedes caught Ferrari snooping in Abu Dhabi

Mercedes thwarted a Ferrari 'spy' during the post-race Abu Dhabi test on Wednesday.

Schumacher sits in the sun in German magazine

A German lifestyle magazine is being criticised for publishing a photo of Michael Schumacher on the cover of its latest issue.

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Honda will be strong despite troubled start says Dennis

Ron Dennis has played down suggestions Honda's 2015 engine programme is running behind schedule.

Alonso mocks Ferrari's Marlboro Man shakeup

Fernando Alonso has wasted no time in strongly distancing himself from Ferrari, where he spent the past five seasons as the fabled team's 'number 1' driver.

Todt says Red Bull's twin-turbo plan is nonsense

FIA president Jean Todt insists he does not have unlimited powers to force change within the seemingly crisis-struck world of formula one.

Vettel's Ferrari appearance legally not ok says Marko

Sebastian Vettel breached his contract by kicking off his Ferrari career early on Tuesday.

Bottas management plays down Ferrari rumours

Valtteri Bottas' managers have played down rumours linking the on-form Finn with a move to Ferrari.

Palmer eyes Force India reserve role

New GP2 champion Jolyon Palmer is hoping for "a role" with Force India in 2015.