Formula One News — April 2014

APRIL 14, 2014

Mercedes blasts Red Bull at Paris appeal

Title rival Mercedes on Monday was highly critical of world champions Red Bull's behaviour, as the appeal hearing in Paris began.

Red Bull taking new evidence to Monday appeal

Red Bull claims to have "a very strong case" as the world champions try on Monday to overturn Daniel Ricciardo's Melbourne disqualification.

Vandoorne to replace Button?

McLaren could oust Jenson Button at the end of 2014 and replace him with the team's next young development driver talent.

Subway could become F1 sponsor

American chain Subway could be the next sponsor to enter formula one, according to F1 business journalist Christian Sylt.

Haas driver Busch says no to F1

Kurt Busch, a leading Nascar driver, has ruled himself out of the running to enter F1 next year with Gene Haas.

More small improvements in Schumacher condition says manager

Michael Schumacher's health is continuing to improve, his manager Sabine Kehm said in a television interview late on Sunday.

Prosecutors dismiss Ecclestone blackmail

The pre-trial documents outlining the case against Bernie Ecclestone make no mention of the possibility he was blackmailed by Gerhard Gribkowsky.

Forza Rossa is Romanian Ferrari dealer

A major potential link between F1's potential 13th team and Ferrari has been discovered.

Mercedes car on par with Newey's Red Bull says Costa

Mercedes insists its 2014 car is "on par" with the chassis being fielded by reigning world champions Red Bull this season.

APRIL 12, 2014

Engine deal is next move for 2015 team Haas

Colin Kolles is at the helm of 'Forza Rossa', a team that the FIA on Friday said could be next in line for a F1 debut.

APRIL 11, 2014

Montezemolo hints Ferrari decisions looming

La Gazzetta dello Sport, the influential Italian sports daily, speculated on Friday that Ferrari could be poised to make a change at the top.

Red Bull quit rumours nonsense says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko on Friday rubbished speculation suggesting Red Bull could quit formula one.

FIA to confirm Haas entry on Friday

Gene Haas will hear some good news on Friday, F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has revealed.

Tyre-warmer ban for 2015 in doubt

The plan to ban tyre warmers in 2015 is currently in doubt.

First races have shown Williams weaknesses says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has admitted Williams is yet to display its full potential in 2014.

Promoter worried about Canada GP future

Race promoter Francois Dumontier is worried about the future of the Canadian grand prix.

Marko hopes Renault engine starts to work

If Renault cannot improve its engine, Mercedes will run away with the 2014 title.

Engine makers to discuss V6 noise in China

F1's three engine makers will discuss how to turn up the volume of their controversial turbo V6s ahead of the Chinese grand prix.

Title sponsor removed from Force India sidepods

Force India has denied it is set to split with its title sponsor Sahara.

Sauber's female driver to make F1 test debut

Simone de Silvestro will shortly make her formula one test debut.

BMW, Ford considering F1 return

BMW and Ford could each be eyeing a return to formula one, according to reports.

APRIL 10, 2014

Todt to think about rule changes

Jean Todt has vowed to "think about" some of Red Bull's criticisms of the current rules.

F1 return still not possible for Kubica

Robert Kubica has revealed his physical limitations are still standing in the way of his return to formula one.

Grosjean frustrated by Renault situation

Romain Grosjean is apparently becoming more and more frustrated with the situation at troubled Lotus this season.