Formula One News — March 2015

MARCH 9, 2015

Electric shock theory will not go away

Now just days before the start of the season, the now-rampant doubts about Fernando Alonso's mysterious testing crash will not go away.

Hamilton focused despite Scherzinger split

Lewis Hamilton has played down any suggestion his split from long-time girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger could affect his performance in 2015.

McLaren-Honda in terrible trouble says Brundle

McLaren-Honda has found itself in "terrible trouble" ahead of the 2015 season.

Signing Raikkonen was right decision says Domenicali

Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali insists Kimi Raikkonen was the right choice for the Maranello team.

Nurburgring not willing to pay fee says Ecclestone

The fate of the 2015 German grand prix is a simple matter of "the fee".

Van der Garde drive would be dangerous says Sauber

Sauber has argued that letting Giedo van der Garde race in Melbourne would be a safety risk.

Ferrari takes conservative engine to Austalia?

Ferrari is travelling to Australia early this week with a few less horse power in the luggage.

Big Mercedes gap means no team orders according to Villeneuve

At least one seasoned observer is happy Mercedes' advantage appears overwhelming in 2015.

Taxman voted against Manor return

The British government did not support Marussia's F1 revival.

MARCH 8, 2015

Ecclestone admits EUR 15m plan B for small teams

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he devised a contingency plan for F1's most struggling teams.

Leimer's Manor hopes shrink

Fabio Leimer's chances of securing the last seat on the 2015 grid have shrunk.

Ecclestone sure Mercedes will win 2015 title

Bernie Ecclestone says he has no doubt who will win the 2015 world championship.

Hamilton in final stages of contract talks

As he touched down in Australia to begin his title defence, Lewis Hamilton admitted he is close to agreeing a deal to stay at Mercedes beyond 2015.

Wurz plays down boycott rumours

Alex Wurz has joined Australian grand prix organisers in playing down the threat of boycott.

Villeneuve slams Alonso for lack of Ferrari respect

Jacques Villeneuve has sided firmly with Ferrari after F1's highest profile driver move.

Button considered 2016 Olympic bid

Jenson Button has admitted he thought about quitting formula one to launch a quest for the Olympics.

MARCH 7, 2015

Vettel footage key to Alonso mystery?

The theory Fernando Alonso was already unconscious before he crashed in Barcelona two weeks ago is growing stronger by the hour.

Leimer in frame for second Manor seat

2013 GP2 champion Fabio Leimer has leapt into contention to complete this year's formula one grid.

McLaren, Alonso hit back at creative crash rumours

Fernando Alonso and McLaren have hit back at reports about the severity of the Spanish driver's memory loss.

Melbourne promised season opener, day race

Melbourne is guaranteed its place at the top of F1's annual calendar, it has emerged.

MARCH 6, 2015

Australian GP denies boycott threat

Australian grand prix organisers insist next weekend's 2015 season opener in Melbourne will not be boycotted.

Alonso surprised by McLaren crash saga

Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly said the circumstances of Fernando Alonso's bizarre testing crash are "completely inexplicable".

Ecclestone says German GP must meet conditions

Bernie Ecclestone has suggested the matter of the embattled German grand prix is purely financial.

Manor passes crash tests with 2015-legal car

Manor Marussia is on the way to Melbourne.

Buying F1 team not excluded admits Renault

Renault is now openly contemplating a return to full works status in formula one.