Formula One News — January 2015

Force India has set a firm date for the launch of its 2015 car, the Mercedes-powered VJM08.

Max Verstappen has moved to play down expectations ahead of his record-making formula one debut in 2015.

Delaying a start-of-season engine 'freeze' may be nowhere near enough for Mercedes' rivals to catch up in 2015.

F1 newcomer Honda has been left out as rival engine suppliers prepare to develop their turbo V6 power units throughout the 2015 season.

Fernando Alonso is at the top of Mercedes' list, should Lewis Hamilton not stay with the dominant German team beyond this year.

Mercedes is on course to launch its title-defending car on the eve of the first winter test, team boss Toto Wolff has revealed.

Toto Wolff has singled out Williams as the most dangerous opponent for title defenders Mercedes in 2015.

Lotus may be in no danger of dropping out of formula one.

The meteoric return to form of his old title-winning team Williams last year surprised 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve.

Jean-Eric Vergne insists his new Ferrari test role is better than a race seat at struggling backmarker Caterham.

Former F1 driver Franck Montagny failed a drugs test at a recent Formula E race, the French daily L'Equipe reported on Thursday.

Jenson Button has rung in the new year by announcing he is now a married man.

Raffaele Marciello is Sauber's new test and reserve driver for 2015.