Formula One News — December 2014
DECEMBER 18, 2014
Ecclestone pokes fun at jail threat in Xmas card
Bernie Ecclestone has poked fun at the legal troubles that almost landed him in jail this year.
Ferrari revolution continues
The sweeping pre-2015 revolution at Ferrari is continuing at full speed.
Ilmor working with Renault
Christian Horner has confirmed that Red Bull's engine supplier Renault is now working with Mario Illien.
Lotus opened the door to Alonso says Lopez
Lotus really was one of Fernando Alonso's options for the 2015 season, team owner Gerard Lopez has admitted.
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Ferrari confirms exit for Tombazis and Fry
Ferrari has confirmed reports top engineers Nikolas Tombazis and Pat Fry have left the Italian team.
Prost advice helped prevent Mercedes war says Wolff
Alain Prost gave Mercedes crucial advice early this year to help avoid a repeat of his troubled pairing with Ayrton Senna in the late 80s.
Damaged Red Bull trophies found in lake
Red Bull has recovered up to a third of the trophies stolen from its F1 headquarters in a ram-raid earlier this month.
Horner says Kvyat has Raikkonen mindset
Christian Horner has likened Red Bull's new driver for 2015 to one of the most unique drivers in F1 history.
Ecclestone threat ends as Walsh 'walks away'
Paul Walsh is no longer a threat to Bernie Ecclestone's long reign over formula one.
Schumacher most searched-for sportsman at Google in 2014
Michael Schumacher was the most searched-for sportsman in 2014, the internet giant Google has announced.
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Haas to bid for failed Marussia's assets
Gene Haas has a close eye on Marussia as the backmarker team's collapse is completed over the next few days.
Vettel replacing Alonso was the right choice says Montezemolo
Ousted Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has backed the Italian team's signing of Sebastian Vettel for 2015.
Mercedes ready to compromise amid engine dispute
Mercedes is reportedly ready to compromise amid the engine regulations dispute.
F1 news about Gutierrez, Frijns, Nielsen
Sauber refugee Esteban Gutierrez has rescued his F1 career with a role at Ferrari.
DECEMBER 15, 2014
Kubica gives up on F1 comeback?
Robert Kubica has suggested he is close to abandoning the idea of ever returning to formula one.
Lauda not sure how F1 engine row will end
Even Niki Lauda admits he is not sure what is the future of F1's engine regulations.
Ferrari should resist revolution
Jean Todt has urged Ferrari to resist making revolutionary changes after faltering at the start of the new V6 era.
Alonso-McLaren mess could be looming says Villeneuve
Ron Dennis has dismissed reports Fernando Alonso has built 'exit clauses' into his new McLaren-Honda contract.
Verstappen too young for F1 says Todt
Jean Todt says Max Verstappen is "too young" for formula one.
Alonso rules out Le Mans in 2015
Fernando Alonso says he will not be following Nico Hulkenberg's lead by splitting his F1 duties with Le Mans next year.
Magnussen can win titles after 2015 pause says Dennis
Ron Dennis has likened Kevin Magnussen to champions Fernando Alonso and Mika Hakkinen, insisting the deposed rookie Dane's career is only on "pause".
Korea endangers sports car race for Hulkenberg
Korea has become a potential spanner in the works for Nico Hulkenberg.
Ecclestone says no F1 action on Youtube
Bernie Ecclestone has ruled out the broadcasting of grands prix on the internet.
Decision to oust Vergne was difficult
Jean-Eric Vergne has made a promising start to his post-F1 career.
DECEMBER 13, 2014
McLaren denies Dennis now sole team owner
McLaren has denied Bernie Ecclestone's claim that Ron Dennis has bought back majority ownership of the Woking based team.