Formula One News — October 2015

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Rosberg hopes Ferraris help title fight

Ferrari will have an unusual supporter barracking for a strong weekend for the Maranello team this weekend in Russia.

Podium impossible for small teams now says Kaltenborn

When asked by the German publication Sport Bild how things are going at Sauber, the Swiss team's boss replied: "I can't complain."

Silverstone chief says F1 not saleable

Silverstone chief Patrick Allen has launched an unprecedented attack on formula one, describing it as a "sh*t product".

Ecclestone promised better TV coverage for Sochi says Lauda

Niki Lauda says Bernie Ecclestone has assured him the two Mercedes cars will not be ignored by the television cameras this weekend at Sochi.

Ecclestone comments trigger retirement rumours

Bernie Ecclestone has tongues wagging in the F1 paddock after declaring that formula one is set to be sold within three months.

Only Alonso to race token-upgraded Honda at Sochi

Honda has brought a new engine specification to Russia, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports.

Mateschitz wants engine crisis solution in October

Dietrich Mateschitz has now set a target for the end of Red Bull's current engine crisis, and it is looming fast.

Coulthard thinks Alonso could quit McLaren-Honda

Former long-time team driver David Coulthard says he can imagine Fernando Alonso quitting McLaren at the end of the season.

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Ecclestone expects sale of F1 soon

Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday he expects formula one to be sold "shortly".

Lauda worried about Sochi's Singapore-like track

Niki Lauda has admitted he is worried about this weekend's Russian grand prix.

Haas F1 and Nascar budgets are similar

Gene Haas says the money he will spend on formula one is comparable to his four-car operation in the American tin-top series Nascar.

F3 leap not ruled out for Mick Schumacher

The immediate leap from Formula 4 to Formula 3 for F1 legend Michael Schumacher's son is not being ruled out.

Wolff denies Red Bull engine talks back on

Toto Wolff has hit back at Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner's claim that negotiations about a supply of engines for 2016 are back on.

McLaren-Honda must look ahead to 2016 now

McLaren-Honda is having to look beyond the final five races of 2015.

Next F1 owner must be committed says Wolff

F1's next owner needs to be fully committed to the sport.

Todt defends F1's Le Mans clash for 2016

FIA president Jean Todt has defended a controversial clash on next year's F1 calendar.

Bottas' career could stagnate at Williams says Kovalainen

Valtteri Bottas risks watching his F1 career stagnate at Williams, fellow Finn Heikki Kovalainen has warned.

OCTOBER 6, 2015

Ferrari plays down Sochi hopes

Ferrari is not counting on having another Singapore-like showing this weekend at Sochi.

Red Bull engine deal not Wolff's decision says Horner

Christian Horner has revealed that talks with two manufacturers are taking place as Red Bull continues to work on its engine supplier crisis.

Mercedes wary of slump in Russia

A slightly nervous Mercedes is preparing for this weekend's Russian grand prix.

Mercedes huge F1 loss was priceless

Mercedes lost millions as it dominantly won last year's world championships.

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Alonso will not take sabbatical says Sainz

Fernando Alonso says he can be misunderstood by the public.

F1's three-car future known next month

Bernie Ecclestone insists he is not worried F1 could be left with a diminished grid for the start of the 2016 season next March.

TV must not be F1's only platform says Zetsche

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche has called on formula one to up its game in the 21st century.

Most top teams targeting Verstappen says Ecclestone

Max Verstappen must not be left without a race seat in formula one.