Formula One News — November 2014

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Vettel not blaming Alonso for Ferrari delay

Sebastian Vettel has hinted once again that he will be a Ferrari driver in 2015.

Horner says Renault 75hp down on Mercedes

Christian Horner has put an alarming horse power figure on Renault's deficit to dominant Mercedes in 2014.

Small teams want new talks at Abu Dhabi finale

Disgruntled small teams Force India, Lotus and Sauber have written a letter to express alarm that F1 appears headed in the direction of 'Super GP2'.

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Rosberg has chance to win 2014 title says Vettel

Outgoing world champion Sebastian Vettel thinks it is possible Nico Rosberg will become his title-winning successor this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

McLaren parts with long-time tester Paffett

McLaren is parting company with Gary Paffett, long-time test and reserve driver with the British team since 2006.

Wolff eyeing Hamilton contract talks on Monday

Mercedes has scheduled urgent contractual talks with Lewis Hamilton, as the team looks to keep its dominant pairing together beyond 2015.

Only a coffin will end Ecclestone's reign

Buoyed by the end of his legal troubles, Bernie Ecclestone says he is now determined to never step down as F1 chief executive.

Raikkonen looking to keep Ferrari seat in 2016

Kimi Raikkonen is even looking beyond 2015 as he aims to keep his Ferrari career alive for at least two more years.

Beschir in Caterham link, Sainz to test Red Bull

The list of potential teammates for confirmed Caterham driver Kamui Kobayashi in Abu Dhabi is growing by the hour.

Alonso visits Ferrari sports car team in Bahrain

Fernando Alonso has made what might be his last PR appearance for Ferrari in the lead-in to this weekend's 2014 season finale.

Chilton to complete Caterham's Abu Dhabi lineup?

Max Chilton has emerged as a surprise candidate to race the second Caterham in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

Kobayashi's teammate unclear for Caterham return

Caterham's administrators have reappointed Kamui Kobayashi to contest the 2014 finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Vettel expects no problems with teammate Raikkonen

Sebastian Vettel has apparently grown tired of the extended wait to officially announce his switch to Ferrari.

Caterham staff made redundant

On the very day Caterham announced it will return to the grid in Abu Dhabi, the F1 team's entire staff was made redundant.

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Ecclestone set to drop double points for 2015

As the double-points finale approaches, Bernie Ecclestone has admitted the controversial scheme will be dropped for 2014.

Honda era begins, McLaren denies Sainz rumour

McLaren's new works Honda era got up and revving at Silverstone on Friday.

Teams hit back at Ecclestone attitude

F1 teams have hit back at Bernie Ecclestone's attitude about social media.

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Caterham heading to Abu Dhabi for 2014 finale

Caterham on Friday announced it will return to formula one to contest the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

No point attracting young generation to F1 says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has ensured the world of formula one on Friday will be discussing one thing -- his controversial views.

Caterham preparing freight for Abu Dhabi

Caterham's administrator on Friday said the team is preparing equipment to be shipped to the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Renault not interested in going back to V8 says Wolff

Toto Wolff has hit back at claims F1 is heading into a spending war because of Mercedes' attitude amid the engine 'unfreeze' debate.

Massa happier after leaving Ferrari says manager

Felipe Massa's manager says the Brazilian has rarely been happier in formula one.

Caterham could overcome missed crowdfunding target

Friday's deadline looks set to come and go without Caterham raising the $3.7 million it needs through crowdfunding.

Sainz may be shock contender for McLaren seat

Carlos Sainz jr may have emerged as a shock candidate to be Fernando Alonso's teammate next year.

No change in Bianchi's condition

Almost six weeks on, there is "no change" in Jules Bianchi's condition.