Formula One News — December 2014

DECEMBER 31, 2014

Verstappen boss denies F1 cars too easy to drive

Franz Tost has hit back at claims today's F1 cars are too easy to drive.

McLaren-Honda joins call for engine unfreeze

Honda has finally declared its position on the controversial 'engine freeze' in F1.

2014 even worse than 2012 says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean says this year was even more difficult than the 2012 season, when he was branded F1's 'first lap nutcase' and had to serve a race ban.

Marussia still owes Timo Glock $1m

The collapsing F1 backmarker Marussia still owes a whopping $1 million to its former driver Timo Glock.

Family says Bianchi still unconscious

Jules Bianchi is still unconscious, his family has revealed in a statement.

Austrian broadcaster ORF rethinks F1 deal

Another German-language F1 broadcaster is rethinking its commitment to the sport.

Schumacher responds to family

Michael Schumacher often cries when he hears the voices of his family members, according to a report in the Italian magazine Autosprint.

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Ferrari works on F1 engine with Austrian company

Ferrari is pushing ahead with improving its turbo V6 engine and car after a faltering start to the new era in F1.

Vettel, Alonso right to leave F1 teams says Villeneuve

Former champions Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso were right to leave their respective teams ahead of 2015.

Schumacher still a sensitive issue at ski crash site

Exactly a year after Michael Schumacher's skiing accident, the Meribel resort director wants to move on.

DECEMBER 29, 2014

Hamilton wins European sportsman award

Lewis Hamilton has taken home yet another plaudit after winning his second drivers' title in 2014.

Fears third F1 team could collapse?

There are fears a third team could follow Caterham and Marussia out of F1 as the new year beckons.

Enzo Ferrari's son supports Maranello revolution

Enzo Ferrari's only living son Piero has backed the revolution at Maranello led by new president Sergio Marchionne.

Loyal backers sticking with Schumacher

A year after his skiing accident, Michael Schumacher has retained the loyal backing of most of his personal sponsors.

Korea removed from latest 2015 calendar

Korea has been removed from the latest 2015 calendar issued by F1's governing body.

Worst year for entrepreneur Tony Fernandes

Tony Fernandes' already bad 2014 turned black at the weekend.

Schumacher friends hit back at Streiff comments

On the one-year anniversary of his skiing crash, Michael Schumacher's inner circle has hit back at the latest claims about the seven time world champion.

DECEMBER 24, 2014

FIA confirms number 44 for champion Hamilton in 2015

Lewis Hamilton will not wear the coveted number 1 on his Mercedes in 2015, the FIA has announced.

Rosberg defeat impressed Daimler's Zetsche

Nico Rosberg's attitude as he raced to defeat in Abu Dhabi perfectly encapsulated the Mercedes spirit.

Montezemolo disappointed by Marchionne's comments

Luca di Montezemolo has reacted with disappointment to suggestions his reign was responsible for Ferrari's decline.

Haas buys Marussia HQ, Caterham hopes to survive

Haas, the new American F1 team for 2016, has reportedly acquired Marussia's factory in Banbury, UK.

Ferrari to launch car in late January

Ferrari will launch its 2015 car on the internet in late January.

Abiteboul hails Renault's Illien tie-up

Renault's F1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has hailed the new collaboration with engine expert Mario Illien.

Red Bull confirms Buemi as reserve

Red Bull has confirmed reports it has re-signed Sebastien Buemi as reserve driver.

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Ferrari admits mistakes have hurt 2015 car

Ferrari has admitted it is entering the 2015 season on the back foot.