Formula One News — March 2015

MARCH 13, 2015

Practice 2 Results

Australian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Report - The Only Question

Australian GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Australian GP - Practice 1 Results

Van der Garde to race Sauber in Malaysia

Giedo van der Garde arrived at Albert Park early on Friday and headed straight into the Sauber garage.

Alonso mystery rolls on as Melbourne practice begins

As the cars begin to roar in Melbourne, the uncertainty about Fernando Alonso's return to action at McLaren-Honda remain.

Lauda slams Sauber negligence amid van der Garde crisis

Giedo van der Garde is still in the Albert Park paddock on Friday, even though Sauber's two other contracted race drivers were seated in the cars.

Manor not up and running in Melbourne

The 2015 season is off to a stuttering start in Melbourne, with only 8 of the 10 teams actually firing up their engines in Friday practice.

MARCH 12, 2015

Thursday Press Conference

Australian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Software could sideline Manor in Australia

Against all the odds, Manor made it to Australia and on Thursday both cars soared through scrutineering for the 2015 season opener.

Sauber could have cars seized amid dispute

Giedo van der Garde is now racing to get the super licence he needs to contest this weekend's Australian grand prix.

FIA still investigating Alonso crash

The FIA is still investigating Fernando Alonso's mysterious Barcelona testing crash last month.

Whitmarsh joins Newey at America's Cup team

Former McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh has re-emerged in the world of America's Cup racing.

Alonso could also miss Malaysia

Already absent in Australia, attention is now turning to whether Fernando Alonso will be back in action in Malaysia in just over two weeks.

Sauber loses appeal, Perez backs van der Garde

Sergio Perez has sided with Giedo van der Garde over his legal dispute with Sauber.

Dennis now admits Alonso crash a mystery

Ron Dennis has admitted bungling the Fernando Alonso saga, finally now joining those who agree the Barcelona test crash is a "mystery".

Ecclestone's TV strategy worries sponsors

Sponsors have expressed concern about Bernie Ecclestone's television strategy for formula one.

Teams late in tyre, hotel payments

Tyres for the 2015 season opener were only released by Pirelli to three teams one day ago, it has emerged.

Van der Garde has no super licence?

Giedo van der Garde's bid to race for Sauber in Melbourne could stumble at the final hurdle.

Red Bull pushing to run short nose in Melbourne

Red Bull is still pushing to introduce a new bodywork package including a short nose for its 2015 car.

Wolff hits out at wind tunnel ban proposal

Mercedes has hit out at Red Bull's suggestion that wind tunnels should be banned from formula one.

Vettel names first Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel has named his first Ferrari 'Eva'.

Sauber fights for survival in Melbourne court

Sauber is fighting for survival in a Melbourne court.

MARCH 11, 2015

Frank Williams back up to speed after hospital stay

Sir Frank Williams is out of hospital and back up to speed.

Newey's son joins Mick Schumacher in F4 team

Mick Schumacher will have a teammate with another famous surname in the German formula 4 series this year.

Van der Garde appeal delayed until Thursday

A resolution of Sauber's legal dispute with Giedo van der Garde is facing yet another delay.