Formula One News — March 2014

MARCH 24, 2014

Limit to what Red Bull will accept says Mateschitz

Dietrich Mateschitz has warned that his company, the energy drink Red Bull, is not infinitely committed to formula one.

FIA open to making F1 louder, less fuel-efficient says Todt

The FIA is not closed-minded about making its brave new engines louder and less fuel-efficient, president Jean Todt has revealed.

Magnussen in Malaysia for son's second race

Jan Magnussen will be in Malaysia this weekend.

Stefanovich eyes Marussia's place on F1 grid?

Zoran Stefanovich, who tried and failed to enter the sport with defunct Toyota's assets in 2010, is back on the cusp of formula one.

Submarine risk with new noses

Adrian Newey's pre-season fears about 'submarining' formula one cars may have been realised.

MARCH 22, 2014

Lotus needs more staff says Grosjean

Lotus needs to recruit staff following a disastrous start to the 2014 season, team driver Romain Grosjean says.

Red Bull vows to prove case in April 14th appeal

Red Bull's appeal against the Daniel Ricciardo disqualification will take place in Paris a week after the Bahrain grand prix, the FIA announced late on Friday.

MARCH 21, 2014

Rivals think Mercedes has big advantage

Mercedes' advantage over its 2014 rivals might be bigger than is currently thought.

Red Bull appeal could take weeks?

It could be "several weeks" before the outcome of Red Bull's appeal against the Daniel Ricciardo disqualification is known.

Melbourne GP stalwart Ron Walker steps down

The long-serving chairman of Australia's grand prix in Melbourne is stepping down.

Expert alarmed at Schumacher weight loss

An expert has admitted he is alarmed by reports Michael Schumacher has lost a quarter of his bodyweight whilst laying comatose in France.

MARCH 20, 2014

Red Bull formally appeals Ricciardo exclusion

Red Bull is definitely appealing Daniel Ricciardo's disqualification from the Australian grand prix.

Lowe talks initially about Williams switch - Wolff

Toto Wolff has revealed his negotiations with Paddy Lowe were initially about wooing the former McLaren technical boss to Williams.

F1 cannot just turn up the volume says Lauda

It is "absurd" to suggest formula one should urgently turn up the volume of the new turbo V6 engines.

De la Rosa wants to step down as GPDA chief

Pedro de la Rosa wants to step down as president of the F1 drivers' association, the GPDA.

Briatore, Rossi dislike new F1 era

Former team boss Flavio Briatore has slammed the new face of formula one.

New F1 to struggle in Malaysian heat

'Cooling' will be the buzzword in Malaysia, according to Mercedes.

Williams still second best after Mercedes

Williams remains one of the top favourites in 2014, despite the events in Melbourne.

McLaren chimes in on Red Bull fuel controversy

McLaren has chimed in on the fuel flow controversy.

Rivals begin chase to catch Mercedes

Given Mercedes' dominance in Australia, the German marque's rivals have now begun their chase.

MARCH 19, 2014

Rosberg likes taste of winning

Nico Rosberg on Wednesday vowed not to get ahead of himself, despite admitting he likes the taste of F1 dominance.

No new driver era in F1 says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has baulked at claims a new guard is sweeping into power in formula one.

FIA sides with fuel flow supplier

The supplier of F1's mandatory new fuel flow sensor has distanced itself from the Red Bull cheat controversy.

Engine makers must make F1 loud again says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says it is up to F1's three engine suppliers to make the sport loud again.