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.