Formula One News — April 2015
APRIL 30, 2015
Ecclestone admits condensed 2016 calendar leaked
Bernie Ecclestone is not denying the accuracy of a "leaked" 2016 race calendar.
Current rules killing F1 says Warwick
Yet another voice has been added to concerns that formula one must change its rules to stop them "killing" the sport.
Media ponders reasons for Alonso's Le Mans absence
Last year, it seemed clear that Fernando Alonso would be joining Mark Webber and Nico Hulkenberg in a F1 super-team lineup for Porsche at the 2015 Le Mans 24 hours.
Bottas, Raikkonen, Wehrlein star as silly season begins
Rumours in Italy suggest Valtteri Bottas's formula one future is coloured in red.
Audi still not eyeing F1 move
Audi has once again dismissed suggestions it is poised to enter formula one.
APRIL 29, 2015
F1 has become boring says Glock
Former F1 driver Timo Glock has denounced the pinnacle of motor sport as "boring".
Hamilton ready for Vettel-like title run
Lewis Hamilton has issued an ominous warning to his rivals.
McLaren to keep same car concept in 2016
Next year's McLaren car will be an "evolution" of the current MP4-30.
Rosberg should start from scratch in 2015 says Lauda
Nico Rosberg needs to "start from scratch" as he tries to take on teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2015.
Silverstone makes plea for better F1 show
Silverstone chief Patrick Allen has added his voice to calls for a rules shakeup in formula one.
Red Bull to finally debut short nose in Spain
Red Bull is tipped to finally debut the so-called 'short nose' version of its 2015 car at the forthcoming Spanish grand prix.
Alonso move not necessarily a mistake says Gene
Ferrari test driver Marc Gene does not agree that Fernando Alonso's decision to leave the Italian team has been proved definitely wrong.
Alesi concerned by Mick Schumacher media exposure
Former F1 driver Jean Alesi has expressed alarm at the "media exposure" surrounding Michael Schumacher's 16-year-old son.
2016 season to get late start in April
The F1 season will get off to a late start next year.
APRIL 28, 2015
Mosley proposes budget cap with rules freedom
Max Mosley has urged F1 teams to rethink the idea of a budget cap -- with an added twist.
Rosberg didn't care as he attacked in Bahrain
Nico Rosberg says he has changed tack after complaining about teammate Lewis Hamilton's driving in the recent Chinese grand prix.
Claire Williams says father will never retire
Claire Williams says her legendary father will be "face down on the desk" on the day he retires from his role as team principal.
Alonso knew Ferrari would improve
Fernando Alonso "knew" Ferrari would take a step forward in 2015.
Williams spent $3m on staff bonuses last year
Williams spent $3 million on bonuses to its staff at the end of last year, British newspapers report.
F1 sponsors drivers in GP2, GP3
The company that runs formula one sponsors key junior drivers in the feeder categories GP2 and GP3.
APRIL 27, 2015
Williams reveals more than $50m loss
Williams has revealed it recorded a more than $50 million loss in 2014.
VW rumours return as chief steps down
Once again, the Volkswagen-to-F1 rumours are gathering speed.
European investigation into F1 unlikely
F1 teams must lodge a formal complaint or the European Commission will not launch an investigation into the sport.
Mercedes denies Hamilton has signed 2016 deal yet
Mercedes has denied reports suggesting Lewis Hamilton has finally signed his long-awaited contract extension.
Montezemolo denies calling for Ecclestone axe
Luca di Montezemolo has denied calling for Bernie Ecclestone to step down as F1 supremo.