Formula One News — January 2015
JANUARY 23, 2015
Caterham boss admits time running out
Caterham's acting team boss and administrator has admitted time is running out to rescue the ailing backmarker.
Nurburgring still in talks with Ecclestone
The Nurburgring is still in talks with Bernie Ecclestone about hosting the 2015 German grand prix as scheduled.
Chilton eyes Indycar debut for 2016
Max Chilton will this year keep his motor racing career alive in America.
JANUARY 22, 2015
Streiff sued for Bianchi report slam
Former F1 driver Philippe Streiff has launched a stinging tirade against FIA president Jean Todt.
Force India shows 2015 chassis
Force India has become the next F1 team to unveil its new look for the 2015 season.
Lauda says Hamilton contract reports are nonsense
Niki Lauda has rubbished reports Lewis Hamilton has been offered the most lucrative contract in F1 to keep him at Mercedes beyond 2015.
Toto Wolff injures knee in training fall
Toto Wolff is recovering from yet another injury, it has emerged in the Austrian media.
Ecclestone hopeful but Haas not rescuing Marussia
The new 2016 team Haas has denied rumours it is the mystery investor looking into rescuing Marussia.
Time will come for Ocon after Lotus snub
F1 hopeful Esteban Ocon might be forgiven for feeling disappointed about the latest signing at Lotus.
Dominant Mercedes stressed ahead of 2015 says Lauda
Although Mercedes utterly dominated in 2014, team chairman Niki Lauda is still looking into the new season with trepidation.
Ferrari must improve after difficult start says Elkann
Fiat chairman John Elkann has joined Sergio Marchionne in admitting Ferrari will get off to a difficult start in 2015.
F1 might not race in Germany this year says Ecclestone
Germany could be removed from the F1 calendar altogether, Bernie Ecclestone has warned.
JANUARY 21, 2015
Hamilton's father eyes F1 return for Africa
World champion Lewis Hamilton's father is involved in plans to revive a South African grand prix.
New nose rules a headache says Symonds
Williams' technical chief admits the team has had to make substantial changes to the car for 2015 due to the new nose rules.
Williams reveals 2015 car on magazine cover
Williams has given F1 fans an early glimpse of its new car, as the once-great British team eyes a return to the top step of the podium in 2015.
Now McLaren gives preview of 2015 design
McLaren looks to be the next team giving a sneak preview of its 2015 car.
Honda still not happy with unfreeze ruling
F1 returnee Honda this year may be allowed to do just a quarter of the engine development of its 2015 rivals Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault.
Ferrari signs Spaniard as lead engineer
As two Spaniards depart Ferrari, another arrives.
Haas to rescue Marussia for 2015?
Is Gene Haas the mysterious investor looking into rescuing Marussia?
JANUARY 20, 2015
Palmer to drive on Fridays for Lotus
Lotus has signed reigning GP2 champion Jolyon Palmer as its third and reserve driver for 2015.
CNN moves from Caterham to McLaren
A sponsor of the ailing backmarker Caterham has found its way to McLaren.
Force India will not test 2015 car at Jerez
Force India may be the first team to 'launch' in 2015, but it will also be the last new car to actually hit the official test tracks.
F1 assessing impact of 2015 engine unfreeze
Manufacturers and teams are busily assessing the impact of the newly-clarified engine 'freeze' situation, mere weeks before the season opener.
Ferrari rules out having English HQ
Ferrari has ruled out leaving Italy as it bids to end a seven-year championship drought.
Malaysia set for new F1 race contract
Malaysia looks set to announce a new multi-year contract to keep hosting the annual grand prix at Sepang.