Formula One News — December 2014

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Ferrari not ruling out 2016 seat for Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen will need to prove in 2015 that he deserves another year at Ferrari.

Ferrari changes tune on track testing issue

Ferrari has changed its tune over the issue of track testing in formula one.

New law threatens Monza's F1 future

The future of the historic grand prix at fabled Monza has taken a blow this week, according to reports in the Italian press.

Montezemolo as F1 boss not fair play says Marchionne

Ferrari has denied blocking the appointment of former long-time president Luca di Montezemolo to be the new chairman of the F1 Group.

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Villeneuve says Verstappen debut an insult

Jacques Villeneuve says the forthcoming debut of F1's youngest ever race driver Max Verstappen is "an insult".

Mercedes rivals can develop engines in-season?

F1 engine suppliers Ferrari and Renault appear to have won a battle in the long-running 'freeze' saga.

Rosberg overlooked in German sports awards

Nico Rosberg has been almost completely overlooked in this year's 68th running of the German sportsman of the year awards.

Ricciardo confirms pay-rise for 2015

Daniel Ricciardo looks set to get a pay-rise after his meteoric first season with Red Bull.

Buemi stays on as Red Bull reserve

Sebastien Buemi is staying put as Red Bull's reserve driver.

Alonso was tired of Ferrari promises says Briatore

Fernando Alonso effectively decided to leave Ferrari more than a year ago.

Former F1 doctor attacks FIA over hospital visit

Former F1 doctor Gary Hartstein claims the FIA tried last week to have him fired from his day-job in Belgium.

Ferrari vetoed F1 boss role for Montezemolo

More publications are reporting that Ferrari 'vetoed' F1's move to install Luca di Montezemolo as the new chairman of the Formula One Group.

Alonso just a spectator in F1 briefings

Fernando Alonso claims F1 drivers stay deliberately quiet in pre-race briefings chaired by Charlie Whiting.

Engineer says Ferrari shakeup is impressive

To some, the 'restructuring' at Maranello in recent days and weeks has resembled Italian chaos.

Audi recruit adds more fuel to F1 rumours

Audi appears to be taking more steps towards a potential F1 foray in the near future.

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Caterham survival takes another step

The future of ailing F1 team Caterham will be decided on Monday.

DECEMBER 20, 2014

Ricciardo pace a factor in Vettel exit says Horner

Daniel Ricciardo's surprising pace was "probably a factor" in the decision taken by Sebastian Vettel to leave Red Bull.

De la Rosa out, Vergne in at Ferrari

Ferrari has confirmed speculation Pedro de la Rosa is vacating his test-driver post.

Ecclestone determined to change 2016 engine rules

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports he remains determined to shake up F1's engine rules.

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Ecclestone still fighting with German bank

Bernie Ecclestone and a German bank are still locked in a legal fight.

F1 to have new engine rules in 2016?

F1 is now speeding towards yet another new set of engine regulations.

Ecclestone, Walsh, Montezemolo join F1 board

F1's owner CVC has made three notable appointments to the sport's executive board.

Mercedes confirms exit for Ferrari-bound Clear

Mercedes has confirmed the departure of new world champion Lewis Hamilton's performance engineer Jock Clear.

De la Rosa could exit Ferrari as well

Pedro de la Rosa has refused to comment on whether he will be following his countryman and friend out of Ferrari.

Schumacher's son makes single seater debut

Michael Schumacher's son is taking his next steps in the wake of his fabled father.