Formula One News — April 2015
APRIL 16, 2015
Verstappen not for sale says Marko
Max Verstappen is not for sale, Red Bull driver manager Dr Helmut Marko insisted on Thursday.
Ferrari set to shine in Bahrain heat
Eyes will be on the skies on Thursday as the F1 world pushes through the Bahrain paddock gates.
Ecclestone approves human rights policy for F1
Bernie Ecclestone has made a sharp U-turn on his approach to this year's Bahrain grand prix.
Mercedes denies blocking engine rule changes
Mercedes has hit back at Bernie Ecclestone's claim the German carmaker is "killing" formula one.
Drivers criticise Rosberg for Shanghai spat
Nico Rosberg is not backing down after accusing his teammate Lewis Hamilton of driving too slowly en route to victory in China last Sunday.
Alonso in top shape for years to come says trainer
Fernando Alonso will be in top physical shape for years to come, according to his trainer.
Podium model plays down spraygate
Spraygate could come to a screeching halt after the podium model at the centre of the saga played down the controversy.
Verstappen can be future world champion says Tost
Max Verstappen is on the road to becoming world champion.
Hulkenberg admits to hardest time in F1 career
Nico Hulkenberg has admitted he will have to keep treading water at Force India for some weeks to come.
APRIL 15, 2015
Different dramas for Mercedes driving duo
Mercedes' race drivers were dealing with very different dramas in the quick-fire hop between China and Bahrain.
McLaren backs Alonso
McLaren is standing firmly behind its new star driver Fernando Alonso.
Rosberg not planning more Hamilton talks
Nico Rosberg says he has no intention of speaking again about the Shanghai incident with Lewis Hamilton.
No quick fix for Renault piston fault
A fault with the piston design of Renault's 2015 engine has been identified, according to the French broadcaster Canal Plus.
Kolles blasts FIA over F1's massive problem
Former team boss Colin Kolles has pointed the finger squarely at F1's governing body over a "massive regulations problem" within the sport.
Raikkonen on track for 2016 Ferrari deal
Kimi Raikkonen is on track to securing a deal to stay at Ferrari beyond 2015.
Stuck slams Ecclestone over German GP demise
Racing legend Hans-Joachim Stuck has slammed Bernie Ecclestone over the demise of the German grand prix.
Bianchi signed Sauber contract at Suzuka says Kolles
Jules Bianchi might have raced a Sauber in 2015, it has emerged.
APRIL 14, 2015
Hamilton tells Rosberg to race him
Lewis Hamilton has urged his teammate to get into the "racing" spirit and try to take him on next time around.
Sandstorm hits Bahrain
A sandstorm has welcomed the world of formula one to Bahrain.
Only Button had new diffuser in China
Fernando Alonso demonstrated his "good mood" by happily racing a step behind teammate Jenson Button in China.
Hamilton reveals he is not Laureus winner
Lewis Hamilton has ruffled feathers for more than one reason over the last few days.
Fiat hails inevitable Ferrari reform
Fiat chairman John Elkann has hailed the sweeping changes made by a resurgent Ferrari ahead of the 2015 season.
Horner plays down Red Bull quit threat
Christian Horner is now playing down Red Bull's F1 quit threat.
No team orders at Ferrari anymore says Arrivabene
Maurizio Arrivabene has ruled out boosting Ferrari's title hopes with the help of 'team orders'.
Sky presenter suspended for Alonso insult
A presenter for Italian F1 broadcaster Sky has been suspended for insulting Fernando Alonso.