Formula One News — June 2015

JUNE 26, 2015

Bottas not ruling out staying at Williams

Valtteri Bottas is not ruling out staying with Williams in 2016.

Racers cautious ahead of B Force India debut

Force India's race regulars are playing down expectations ahead of the long-awaited 'B' car's debut at Silverstone.

Ecclestone backs Horner to survive rumours

Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his weight behind Red Bull's embattled chief Christian Horner.

Arrivabene comments on Monza, Raikkonen rumours

Maurizio Arrivabene has thrown Ferrari's voice behind the plight of Monza.

Ecclestone doubts Fitzpatrick will fund Manor

Almost halfway through 2015, Manor may not be out of the woods yet.

JUNE 25, 2015

Takeover could make things happen in F1

Amid an intense period of turmoil and introspection in F1, the debate this week has turned to whether an American billionaire can save the sport.

F1 grid still has characters says Wolff

As F1 chiefs ponder the sport's biggest problems, Toto Wolff has admitted the issue of 'characters' is a recurring one.

Williams, Bottas quiet amid Ferrari rumours

Williams and Valtteri Bottas are quiet in the face of mounting speculation about the Finn's future.

2015 struggle might hurt 2016 soon says Boullier

McLaren-Honda's continuing struggles might soon begin to also affect the 2016 campaign.

Renault-Lotus buyout rumours resurface again

Speculation Renault is close to buying back the Enstone based team will not go away.

Rosberg can beat Hamilton to title

Nico Rosberg is right back in the running for the 2015 title.

JUNE 24, 2015

Ferrari makes move to sign Bottas?

Ferrari has launched a bid to secure the services of Valtteri Bottas, according to Germany's Bild newspaper.

Ecclestone admits CVC could sell F1

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted it is possible F1 owner CVC will sell the sport.

Merhi admits still looking for sponsor

As the mid-point of the 2015 season approaches, Roberto Merhi has clung onto his Manor seat so far.

Red Bull's Marko slams Horner exit rumours

Dr Helmut Marko has slammed rumours Red Bull is set to oust its F1 team boss Christian Horner.

McLaren-Honda will make things right

Fernando Alonso has described the 2015 season so far as a "transitional period" that will soon come to an end.

Italian chief not fond of Imola plans

The president of Italy's auto racing federation says he wants Monza to keep its annual place on the formula one calendar.

Hamilton made mistakes in Austria

Mercedes chiefs say Lewis Hamilton made a couple of errors in the recent Austrian grand prix.

Radical Williams winglet not legal

A radical new winglet tested by Williams in Austria on Tuesday is not legal.

Ferrari not giving up on catching Mercedes

Ferrari is not giving up on trying to close the gap to Mercedes in 2015.

JUNE 23, 2015

Raikkonen losing support of Italian press

Kimi Raikkonen is losing the backing of Italy's influential F1 media.

Renault denies it will give up on F1

Renault has denied it is moving towards F1's paddock turnstile.

Verstappen had meeting with Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone is determined to introduce changes in formula one.

Horner denies Berger to replace him

Christian Horner has hit back at rumours he is set to be ousted at Red Bull.

Austria GP audience almost halved

Expectations of a smaller crowd of spectators for the Red Bull-promoted Austrian grand prix have been confirmed.