Formula One News — February 2015

Lotus is not expecting a return to the top step of the podium in 2015.

Carlos Sainz jr insists he is happy to be in the shade of his high-profile Toro Rosso teammate.

It is clear there is little love lost between Lotus and its former engine supplier.

Signs of life emerged from Force India on Friday.

Jenson Button insists he is happy to be paired with Fernando Alonso.

A big change to the regulations could convince Adrian Newey to return to full throttle in formula one.

Renault has confirmed reports it did not hit full throttle at the recent Jerez test.

Red Bull will begin to step on the throttle at the forthcoming Barcelona test.

Dominant 2014 champion Mercedes thinks its rivals can catch up.

McLaren-Honda is beginning to play down its chances of bursting off the grid at the very start of the 2015 season.

Williams is not taking seriously reports star driver Valtteri Bottas is looking to replace Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen next year.

Talks to renew Malaysia's F1 contract are still ongoing.

A "calmer" environment may have contributed to the return to form of former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa.

Christian Horner has played down reports Red Bull is entering a second consecutive season amid early troubles.

Williams on Wednesday said it would welcome Marussia back to the F1 grid -- even if the struggling backmarker has to field a 2014 car.

Television ratings and major car manufacturers would appear to be ingredients Bernie Ecclestone cannot do without.

Arguably the biggest question mark heading into the 2015 season is the form of McLaren-Honda.

Designer Aldo Costa denies Mercedes has played it too safe with the new title-defending W06.

Sergio Marchionne insists he is not getting carried away with Ferrari's winter test form.

Toto Wolff has admitted he would like to agree a new deal with world champion Lewis Hamilton before the season begins.

Flavio Briatore has hit back at claims Fernando Alonso's relationship with Ferrari was in ruins when he left the fabled team.

Former chief Norbert Haug doubts that Mercedes' rivals have been able to track down the German giant's advantage ahead of the 2015 season.

2014 runner-up Red Bull has emerged as a big question-mark ahead of the new season.

Bernie Ecclestone is working on a contingency plan in case the F1 grid continues to dwindle.

McLaren-Honda is confident it will see the chequered flag in Melbourne.