Formula One News — March 2014

MARCH 14, 2014

Signs of strain between Mercedes duo

The relationship between likely title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg may already be showing signs of strain.

Bottas prefers Massa over ex-teammate Maldonado

Valtteri Bottas says he is enjoying working with his new teammate Felipe Massa.

Practice 2 Report - Benz Best

Australian GP - Practice 2 Report

Practice 2 Results

Australian GP - Practice 2 Results

Pirelli denies new approach to avoid criticism

Pirelli has denied it decided to 'go conservative' for 2014 after the tyre-exploding criticism of last season.

Lotus promote from within for new team boss

Lotus' new team boss is Federico Gastaldi.

Renault giving teams full power in Melbourne

Renault is giving its F1 customers full power in Australia.

No team orders despite Mercedes dominance

The Mercedes drivers' charge for victory in Melbourne will be unfettered by 'team orders'.

Practice 1 Report - Some Run, Some Don't

Australian GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Australian GP - Practice 1 Results

MARCH 13, 2014

Thursday Press Conference

Australian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Nervous teams to sit out Saturday practice

Television and trackside viewers face a questionable spectacle on Saturday morning at Albert Park.

107 per cent rule no hurdle in Melbourne according to Whiting

When asked how many cars he thinks will finish Sunday's 2014 season opener, Daniel Ricciardo grinned his usual grin and answered: "No one.

McLaren's Melbourne livery a one-off

McLaren will run prominent 'Mobil' branding on its 2014 car in a one-off livery this weekend in Australia.

FIA still supports embattled Ecclestone says Todt

Even amid the corruption scandal, FIA president Jean Todt continues to support embattled F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.

F1 stares into the unknown for 2014 revolution

Formula one is staring into the unknown as the sport's revolutionary new era begins in earnest this weekend in Melbourne.

Heidfeld not happy F1 keeps putting on weight

Nick Heidfeld thinks formula one should go on a diet.

MARCH 12, 2014

Encouraging signs in Schumacher recovery

Michael Schumacher is showing "small, encouraging signs" in his long recovery from "severe injuries", the seven time world champion's management announced on Wednesday in a rare official update.

Vettel could exit amid Red Bull crisis

Red Bull needs to up its game or risk losing Sebastian Vettel.

Lauda denies money powered Mercedes dominance

Niki Lauda has dismissed claims Mercedes is set to dominate the 2014 season because the German carmaker spent more on its new turbo V6 'power unit'.

Vettel still not confirming fatherhood

Sebastian Vettel is still refusing to comment on - or even confirm - his new status as a father.

Marko relationship will ensure equality says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo is not expecting to slot into predecessor Mark Webber's awkward position within the Red Bull hierarchy.

No F1 boycott to punish Russia

Niki Lauda has dismissed suggestions formula one should boycott October's inaugural Russian grand prix.

McLaren adds black to 2014 race livery

McLaren has tweaked the livery of its 2014 car ahead of the Melbourne season opener.