Formula One News — February 2015

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Alonso vows to sue over tax evasion reports

Fernando Alonso is threatening legal action after being named on a list of those suspected of tax evasion.

Ferrari tester says Mercedes is 2015 favourite

Ferrari tester Marc Gene has acknowledged that Mercedes remains the favourite for the 2015 season.

Some teens can be ready for F1 says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says he understands the FIA's decision to clamp down on the age and inexperience of future rookies in formula one.

Nurburgring makes proposal to save German GP

The Nurburgring has tabled an offer in the hope of keeping the German grand prix alive in 2015.

Vettel camp denies copying Schumacher helmet

The Sebastian Vettel camp has denied claims the quadruple world champion's 2015 helmet livery is based on a design once worn by the great Michael Schumacher.

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Ecclestone says German GP not dead yet

The 2015 German grand prix is not dead yet.

Vettel back to naughty old self says Marko

Sebastian Vettel is back to his old self, Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko has admitted.

Photographer notices new Ferrari paint for 2015

Ferrari has reportedly added a coat of new paint to its formula one car for 2015.

Mercedes to dominate again in 2015?

Flavio Briatore does not think any F1 rivals are ready to challenge Mercedes' dominance in 2015.

Bottas plays down Ferrari's headline test times

Valtteri Bottas is not ruling out racing to his first-ever grand prix win in 2015.

Lotus puts smile back on Romain Grosjean

Romain Grosjean is once again wearing his customary smile.

Qatar close to F1 race deal?

Qatar claims it is about to join the F1 calendar.

Van der Garde to test GP2 car on Monday

Giedo van der Garde will return to the cockpit of a GP2 car this week.

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

Strategy Group rejects V8 engines for 2017

The powerful strategy group on Thursday rejected Ferrari's proposal to replace the current V6 engines with a twin-turbo V8 formula for 2017.

Force India denies not paying supplier bills

Force India has hit back at reports it could be the next team to spin out of formula one.

Manor still determined to return in 2015

The former Marussia team has confirmed reports it has not given up on returning to formula one in 2015.

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Marussia now targets China comeback with 2015 car

Thursday's Paris blow may not be the death knell for Marussia.

Force India defends blocking Manor revival

Force India has defended blocking Marussia's application to return to F1 this year with a 2014-spec car.

Ecclestone confirms teams blocked Manor return

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports that Marussia will not be allowed to return to formula one this year with its 2014-spec car.

Insiders doubt Alonso can succeed in 2015

Respected insiders are not expecting McLaren-Honda to shine in 2015.

Bottas not denying interest in Raikkonen's seat

Valtteri Bottas has not denied he might be looking to take Kimi Raikkonen's place at Ferrari for 2016.

Haas plans yellow livery for 2016 team?

F1's new team for 2016, the American entrant Haas, could race with a distinctive yellow livery.

Upset Magnussen eyes Indycars

Kevin Magnussen is not ruling out looking elsewhere to keep his racing instincts sharp.

Mercedes out of reach for 2015 says Mateschitz

Team owner Dietrich Mateschitz does not think Red Bull can mount a serious championship challenge in 2015.

F1 actually no louder in 2015

A Spanish correspondent has contradicted the ears of many by insisting F1 is no louder in 2015.