Formula One News — March 2015

MARCH 26, 2015

Alonso rumours still racing on comeback eve

On the eve of his return to the F1 cockpit, the saga surrounding Fernando Alonso's mysterious Barcelona testing crash continues.

Now Force India signs low-profile development driver

Force India has become the next F1 team to court controversy with its signing of a 'development driver'.

Williams confirms Bottas return

Williams on Thursday confirmed Valtteri Bottas' return to action in Malaysia.

MARCH 25, 2015

Hockenheim denies blame for German GP demise

Hockenheim and Bernie Ecclestone on Wednesday denied responsibility for the demise of the historic German grand prix.

Renault still hitting back at Red Bull

Renault has continued to hit back amid suggestions its turbo V6 'power unit' is the only reason for Red Bull's 2015 struggle.

Hamilton says new Mercedes deal now close

The end of Lewis Hamilton's protracted negotiations with Mercedes over a new deal beyond 2015 may finally be close.

Lotus slammed for latest pay development driver

Lotus is once again taking criticism after naming another 'development driver'.

Alonso expecting tough return in Malaysia

Fernando Alonso has admitted he is expecting a "tough weekend" in Malaysia.

Barrichello fell asleep during 2015 opener

A trio of former F1 drivers are hoping the 2015 season opener was just a blip.

China buys Pirelli

China has bought F1's official tyre supplier Pirelli.

MARCH 24, 2015

Renault accuses Red Bull of lying

Renault's relationship with works team Red Bull continues to crumble.

Hakkinen expected more from Raikkonen

Mika Hakkinen says he was disappointed with the performance of his countryman Kimi Raikkonen in Australia.

Silver lining for McLaren is good chassis

A silver lining for struggling McLaren-Honda could be the cornering ability of the new MP4-30 car.

Bottas back to normal

Valtteri Bottas' manager on Tuesday said he expects the Finn to return to action this weekend in Malaysia.

Alonso's steering locked before crash?

The cause of Fernando Alonso's mysterious Barcelona testing crash may now be clearer.

Verstappen feared GP2 would stall career

Max Verstappen says he jumped at the chance to become F1's youngest-ever race driver for fear his career would otherwise stall.

Marko says Max Mosley would fix F1

As F1 speeds towards its next battleground, the debate about the very future of the sport will also resume in Malaysia.

Sepang not satisfied with new F1 deal

As the F1 circus touches down in Malaysia, it is possible this week's race will be the seventeenth and last at Sepang.

F1 set for first wet race of 2015

F1 looks to be heading into its first wet race of the season.

MARCH 23, 2015

Alonso, Bottas, Manor all hoping to race

McLaren on Monday confirmed reports Fernando Alonso is preparing to return to action this weekend in Malaysia.

Alonso travelling to Malaysia

Fernando Alonso on Sunday was cleared by FIA-appointed doctors to travel to the scene of this weekend's Malaysian grand prix.

Kaltenborn admits mistakes in van der Garde saga

Monisha Kaltenborn has broken her silence on the Giedo van der Garde affair, admitting she made "mistakes".

German GP axe sad says Lauda

Niki Lauda has described the official demise of Mercedes' home race this year as "sad".

New fuel-flow controversy brewing

A new controversy surrounding F1's fuel-flow rules could be brewing.

Young athletes are global trend

F1 is simply adjusting to the new "global trend" of younger athletes.