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.