Formula One News — November 2014

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Newey's son signs up for Formula 4

Another Newey is plotting a course to the F1 grid.

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

McLaren-Honda to make track debut on Friday

McLaren is taking the 90 minute trip from its Woking headquarters on Friday to Silverstone, where the new works Honda era will begin.

F1 negativity to delay floatation plans again

The crisis of collapsing and complaining teams looks set to once again spoil plans for F1's stock market floatation.

Ferrari hints Raikkonen definitely staying in 2015

Ferrari has given the strongest sign yet that Kimi Raikkonen will definitely still be wearing red in 2015.

Vettel admits contemplating F1 exit

Sebastian Vettel has admitted he weighed up switching to another team versus quitting formula one altogether ahead of the 2015 season.

Alonso in Dubai, not Woking as wait continues

Yet another week is threatening to pass with Fernando Alonso's future still unclear.

Grosjean jumps the gun on new Lotus deal

Romain Grosjean has followed Sebastian Vettel's lead in jumping the gun on his 2015 plans.

Ericsson terminates Caterham contract

Even if Caterham makes the Abu Dhabi grid, regular driver Marcus Ericsson will not be at the wheel of a green car.

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Vettel unofficially confirms Ferrari drive

Sebastian Vettel has unofficially confirmed that he will be a Ferrari driver in 2015.

Massa hits back at Piquet's F1 criticism

Felipe Massa has hit back at F1 legend Nelson Piquet's harsh critique of modern formula one.

McLaren making room for Alonso entourage?

Officially, Fernando Alonso is still deciding if he should leave Ferrari for another team.

Briatore says Ecclestone's double points is smart

Flavio Briatore thinks his friend and regular business partner Bernie Ecclestone has pulled off a masterstroke with 'double points' in 2014.

India eyeing F1 return by 2017

India is unlikely to return to the F1 calendar until at least 2017, a senior official at former race promoter Jaypee has admitted.

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

McLaren now deciding Alonso's teammate

For the first time since 2007, Fernando Alonso will make a visit to Woking this week, authoritative media sources are reporting.

Alonso could take race engineer to McLaren

Fernando Alonso could take his race engineer from Ferrari to McLaren-Honda for 2015, it has emerged.

Vettel needs spectacular Ferrari car says Briatore

Sebastian Vettel needs to hope for a "spectacular" Ferrari next year, according to Flavio Briatore.

McLaren, Mercedes play down three cars for 2015

As the 2014 season winds to a close, the prospect of three-car teams for 2015 remains a mystery.

Force India financial rumours must stop says Mallya

Vijay Mallya has played down the latest reports questioning the financial health of his F1 team Force India.

Massa says he will not help Rosberg win title

Felipe Massa has rejected Nico Rosberg's call to help him win the 2014 world championship.

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Race Report - Down to the wire

Brazilian GP - Race Report

Mercedes to quit if F1 revives V8 engines saya Lauda

Mercedes has warned it will quit formula one if moves to revive the old V8 era are successful.

Off-track civil war erupts in F1

On track in Brazil, a thrilling and intense battle for the drivers' world championship that will now go down to the wire continued to play out.

Rosberg looks to Massa for title finale help

With only the 'Abu Double' showdown to run, Nico Rosberg nibbled back into title rival Lewis Hamilton's now 17-point lead with victory in Brazil.

Alonso plays down chance of Abu Dhabi announcement

Fernando Alonso has departed yet another F1 circuit at the tail end of the 2014 season giving little away about his next move.

Caterham and even Marussia's Abu Dhabi hopes still alive

As plans for three-car and customer teams emerge, F1 may in fact have a full grid for 2015.