Formula One News — March 2015

MARCH 4, 2015

Force India admits qualifying will be difficult for Melbourne

Force India is expecting to be near the back of the grid at next weekend's Melbourne season opener.

Doctors wise to sideline Alonso says Tambay

Fernando Alonso says he can "understand" why he has been sidelined for the Australian grand prix.

Brundle questions strange Alonso saga

The world of F1 has been split down the middle by the Fernando Alonso crash saga.

Former F1 driver says Alonso took 600 watt hit

Officially, a gust of wind blew Fernando Alonso off the track on February 22, resulting in a concussion that has sidelined him for Melbourne.

New cloud forms over Russian GP

A new cloud may be descending over the Russian grand prix.

Red Bull eyes RB11 nose-job for Melbourne

Red Bull is scrambling to give its 2015 car a nose-job before its Melbourne race debut next weekend.

MARCH 3, 2015

Ferrari on par with Red Bull says Marchionne

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne on Tuesday admitted the Maranello team might have to wait for its next F1 title.

Fernando Alonso to miss Melbourne opener

Fernando Alonso will sit out next weekend's Australian grand prix.

McLaren-Honda and Alonso will win together says Berger

Gerhard Berger has played down McLaren-Honda's testing troubles, insisting the historic pairing will win championships again.

Coulthard asks if Ricciardo cope with Kvyat defeat?

Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard has admitted he will be keeping a keen eye on Daniel Ricciardo this year.

Wolff says F1 shark tank alive and well

F1 as a ruthless 'shark tank' is alive and well, according to Toto Wolff.

Other sports inspire Germans more than F1

Formula one has taken a back seat in Germany, Toto Wolff has admitted.

Renault admits Mercedes still ahead in 2015

Remi Taffin has admitted Renault still does not possess the best engine in formula one.

Test cameras to fix regulations flaw?

F1 looks set to fix what one publication insists is an obvious "flaw" in the current regulations.

Manager warns media as Schumacher's son makes car debut

The low profile enjoyed until now by the great Michael Schumacher's son is over.

Mercedes will not totally dominate 2015 says Lauda

Niki Lauda has played down suggestions Mercedes' dominance will be stronger than ever in 2015.

Female driver Jorda slams jealous rivals

F1's new female signing has hit back at her harshest critics.

MARCH 2, 2015

Race promoters wanted helmet change ban

Toto Wolff has defended the controversial banning of mid-season driver helmet livery changes.

Red Bull drops camouflage livery for race season

Red Bull has dropped the RB11's 'camouflage' test livery.

Early points unlikely for Force India says Perez

Force India's drivers are expecting a difficult start to the 2015 season.

Alonso entourage suspects car failure

A second week has begun with the saga surrounding Fernando Alonso's testing crash still high in the headlines.

Ecclestone ends cash flow crisis for small teams

Amid alarming claims multiple teams are gripped by a 'cash flow crisis', Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly responded.

Mercedes gap almost one second per lap

As Mercedes' rival teams pack up their air freight for Melbourne, the extent of their awa

Candidates line up for second Manor seat

The candidates are now beginning to form at Manor's door.

Honda freezes engine unsure of 2015 tokens

After a troubled winter, 2015 newcomer Honda has now locked in McLaren's 'power unit' for this year's campaign.