Formula One News — January 2015

JANUARY 30, 2015

Ferrari, Sauber next to reveal 2015 cars

Ferrari and the similarly-powered Sauber teams on Friday separately revealed their new 2015 cars.

Mercedes completes first laps with W06

F1's launch season is in full swing, and the latest new car to hit the headlines is the title-defending Mercedes.

Ex Ferrari boss points finger at Alonso

A former Ferrari chief has pointed the finger at departed Fernando Alonso following the Maranello team's recent troubles.

Ricciardo doubts Vettel quit rumours

Daniel Ricciardo has contradicted boss Christian Horner's claims that Sebastian Vettel came close to quitting F1 last year.

Fans disappointed with new McLaren livery

Many McLaren fans were reportedly disappointed on Thursday when the British team pulled the wraps off its works Honda-powered MP4-30.

Ecclestone doubts Germany to host 2015 race

Bernie Ecclestone estimates Germany's chances of staying on the 2015 calendar at "less than 50 per cent".

Sirotkin money key to Force India absence?

The saga about Force India's apparent financial troubles is continuing.

Red Bull and Lotus running late for Jerez debut

Red Bull and Lotus could join Force India, Caterham and Marussia in sitting out the opening winter test at Jerez beginning on Sunday.

Raikkonen could stay beyond 2015

Kimi Raikkonen's manager says it is possible the Finn will stay at Ferrari beyond the 2015 season.

Team survival more important than 1000hp

A former F1 engineer thinks the sport has bigger problems than a potential move to 1000-plus horse power engines.

Lynn confirms Red Bull programme split

Williams' new development driver Alex Lynn has confirmed his split from Red Bull's high profile junior programme.

JANUARY 29, 2015

McLaren launches silver MP4-30

McLaren on Thursday launched its works Honda-powered MP4-30 on the internet.

Force India denies rumours of financial collapse

Force India has denied reports it is now just the latest F1 team fighting for mere survival.

Horner received McLaren offer in 2014?

Christian Horner received a "serious offer" last year to become the new boss of McLaren.

Pirelli introduces new super-soft for 2015

Pirelli will introduce an all-new 'super soft' tyre in 2015.

Mercedes not expecting 2014-like domination says Wolff

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is not expecting another season of utter domination in 2015.

Screaming engines important for F1 says Heidfeld

Former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld has lamented the loss of F1's familiar scream.

New Red Bull yet to pass FIA crash tests

2014 runner-up Red Bull is reportedly pushing the boundaries with its readiness for the new season.

JANUARY 28, 2015

Claims that Force India is insolvent?

The latest team in serious peril is Force India, according to an insider.

Force India to sit out Jerez test

Force India has announced it will sit out the first winter test of 2015.

Renault says 2015 engine is very different

Red Bull's engine supplier Renault says it has made big changes to its turbo V6 engine for the 2015 season.

Raikkonen becomes father

Kimi Raikkonen has this week become a father.

Newey was still designer of 2015 Red Bull

This year's Red Bull is probably the last 100 per cent Adrian Newey car, team boss Christian Horner has admitted.

McLaren to test 2015 car with black livery?

McLaren looks set to debut its Honda-powered 2015 car on Sunday with an all-black livery, according to the Spanish sports daily Marca.

Berger tips Dennis to keep top McLaren job

Gerhard Berger, once linked with the top job, has now backed Ron Dennis to keep running McLaren.