Formula One News — January 2015

JANUARY 20, 2015

Grosjean not ruling out colour change for Lotus

Lotus could be a third team set to make a major livery change for the 2015 season.

Vandoorne hopes Magnussen setback boosts F1 hopes

Stoffel Vandoorne insists he is not worried Kevin Magnussen's demotion at McLaren has also put his own F1 hopes in reverse.

Monza can survive without F1 race

Monza insists it would survive even without the iconic Italian grand prix.

Bianchi crash means earlier races for 2015 hosts

Five hosts on this year's 20-race F1 calendar will see their respective grands prix start earlier than usual in 2015.

JANUARY 19, 2015

Mercedes announces Jerez launch for 2015 car

Mercedes has confirmed reports it will reveal its title-defending 2015 car on the first day of official winter testing.

Marussia in advanced rescue talks

Marussia and its administrators has confirmed an auction of team equipment has been postponed due to rescue talks with a potential investor.

Crucial Marussia auction postponed

An auction of crucial team equipment has been postponed, as Marussia clings to survival less than a month before the 2015 season.

Ferrari sets modest goal for Melbourne

Ferrari has set a modest target for the 2015 season opener, an insider close to the fabled Maranello team reports.

Volvo eyes Formula E, not F1

Volvo has set its sights on a global open-wheel championship -- and it isn't F1.

F1 career turmoil stopped Alonso's cycling dream

Fernando Alonso shelved his plans for a professional cycling team amid the turmoil of his switch from Ferrari to McLaren.

Wehrlein eyes job with Mercedes-linked F1 team

Pascal Wehrlein is a name on the fast-track to formula one.

Mercedes denies old engine for 2015 claims

Mercedes has reportedly dismissed claims it will begin the 2015 season with its 'old' V6 engine of last year.

JANUARY 18, 2015

Last hours approach for ailing Marussia

The eleventh hour is fast approaching for Marussia.

FIA allows Honda to join engine unfreeze

Honda has been granted some engine development freedom for 2015.

Byrne working closely with Allison?

Ferrari needed a sweeping change after a "disastrous" start to the new turbo V6 era.

Rossi interested in 2016 Haas debut

Alexander Rossi has admitted he is "really interested" in becoming the first American driver to race a Haas car in formula one.

FIA to be flexible with new super licence system

F1's governing body has suggested its tough new criteria for the awarding of super licences in 2016 may actually be flexible.

Nurburgring not giving up on 2015 race

The Nurburgring is not giving up on hanging onto the German grand prix.

Pirelli open to 70s-style wide tyres for F1

Pirelli is open to supplying bigger tyres to help spice up formula one.

JANUARY 17, 2015

2015 hosts rule out F1 night races

Two F1 hosts have ruled out switching to a night race format for 2015.

Malaysia now happy with quieter F1

Race organisers in Malaysia are getting used to the milder tones of today's F1.

Mercedes to begin 2015 with old engine

Mercedes looks set to begin the 2015 season with its 'old' F1 engine.

No Telefonica deal for McLaren

Telefonica has ruled out becoming McLaren's title sponsor.

Vergne admits Le Mans options

Jean-Eric Vergne is determined to remain one of the world's top racing drivers.

JANUARY 16, 2015

2015 Hockenheim race deal not done yet

Hockenheim's circuit boss has warned that a deal to host the German grand prix this year has not yet been reached.