Formula One News — May 2015

MAY 23, 2015

Pirelli vs Michelin tyre war already heating up

The battle to be F1's sole official tyre supplier in 2017 and beyond is already heating up.

Title not target for 2015 says Arrivabene

Maurizio Arrivabene says heading the fabled F1 team Ferrari is the toughest challenge of his life.

Rosberg must win in Monaco, Montreal according to Prost

Monaco is a crucial race for Nico Rosberg. That is the claim of F1 legend Alain Prost, as he considered whether the German can take on Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton for the 2015 title.

No sign of dark and moody Alonso

Eric Boullier has laughed off claims he breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday.

Hamilton denies letting F1 focus slip

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at Damon Hill, after the 1996 world champion questioned his off-track lifestyle.

Ecclestone pushing ahead with customer cars

Bernie Ecclestone's push for 'customer cars' in formula one has taken another step forward.

Renault, Red Bull exit still possible

Speculation about Renault's future in formula one continues to swirl around the paddock.

Symonds urges Bottas to consider staying

Pat Symonds has urged Valtteri Bottas to consider pledging his future to Williams.

Social media bad for F1 says Prost

Alain Prost has wondered aloud if social media is actually a good thing for formula one.

Practice 3 Report - Bet on Red

Monaco GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Monaco GP - Practice 3 Results

Hamilton dominating Rosberg says Ecclestone

Lewis Hamilton is psychologically dominating his teammate Nico Rosberg. That is the view of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Kvyat plays down Marko criticism

Daniil Kvyat has distanced himself from growing speculation about his future.

Kaltenborn slams customer car proposal

Monisha Kaltenborn has slammed the change of direction announced by F1's Strategy Group.

Vettel finds loophole for Monaco helmet change

Sebastian Vettel has found a way around F1's new helmet livery change ban.

Monza still in doubt after Ecclestone meeting

Efforts to put the future of the Italian grand prix back on track appear to have faltered.

Manager says Schumacher improving

Michael Schumacher's manager says the F1 legend is improving.

MAY 22, 2015

Hamilton contract a blow for Rosberg

Lewis Hamilton's new contract is a psychological blow to Nico Rosberg, according to F1 legend Alain Prost.

Ecclestone faces $1.6 billion tax bill

British tax authorities have resumed a $1.6 billion pursuit of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Surveys in vogue as F1 asks fans for help

Bernie Ecclestone gave the F1 drivers his support as they launched a global fan survey in Monaco.

Race to be tyre supplier in 2017 begins

F1's governing body has launched the official tender process for the selection of the tyre supplier in 2017 and beyond.

Alonso struggling to admit McLaren mistake

Felipe Massa says his former Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso made a clear "mistake" in leaving the Italian team.

Now Hulkenberg linked with Ferrari move

The latest name linked with a move to Ferrari is Nico Hulkenberg.

Verstappen steals the show in Monaco

Max Verstappen is threatening to steal the show in Monaco.

Vettel featured in giant cigarette ads

Sebastian Vettel says he has no problem being featured as the new 'Marlboro man'.