Formula One News — July 2014
JULY 4, 2014
Team drivers surprised by Caterham sale
Caterham's change of ownership this week also caught its race drivers by surprise.
Wolff reveals Ecclestone row over social networks
Toto Wolff has revealed he had "a long row" with F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.
Lopez witnessed abduction of female friend
Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez was in the middle of a kidnapping incident, according to reports in the French press.
Whiting plays down grid restart fears
F1 race director Charlie Whiting has played down concerns about next year's grid restarts.
JULY 3, 2014
Thursday Press Conference
British GP - Thursday Press Conference
Ferrari offers Brawn 5m for F1 return - report
Ferrari has set its million-dollar sights on luring Ross Brawn back to formula one.
Haas makes early F1 debut as Ferrari sponsor
Haas, F1's new team for 2016, has arrived in formula one earlier than expected.
Renault shakeup sees Jalinier go, Abiteboul return
Deep into its difficult first season of the new V6 era, Renault has made changes at the very top.
McLaren chiefs must try harder too says Button
Jenson Button has hit back at Ron Dennis, after the McLaren supremo warned the out-of-contract 2009 world champion to "try harder".
Mugello could step in amid Monza problems
Ten million euros might not be enough to keep the Italian grand prix at historic Monza.
Hamilton claims more ability than Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton has stepped up the off-track battle ahead of his home grand prix, declaring he has "the edge" on teammate Nico Rosberg on sheer "ability".
Raikkonen problems similar to Vettel's says manager
Champions Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel are suffering from similar problems in 2014.
Susie Wolff determined to use super chance on Friday
Susie Wolff is "nervous" but "ready" as she prepares to break a long F1 drought this week.
Another witness backs Ecclestone's bribery defence
Bernie Ecclestone's run of good form in court continued on Wednesday.
Renault not to blame for Vettel's Austria problem
Renault was not solely to blame for Sebastian Vettel's problems in Austria last time out.
F1 paddock puzzles over Caterham sale
Heads are being scratched in the F1 paddock, the day after the struggling Caterham team changed hands.
F1 teams also battling to buy into sport
Formula one teams may not just be competing for trophies and sponsors, according to a report by Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.
JULY 2, 2014
Caterham confirms team sale
Caterham on Wednesday made it official, announcing Tony Fernandes' sale of the struggling F1 team.
Kolles bringing Albers as new Caterham boss
A former F1 driver is returning to the sport -- as a team boss.
No intention to sell to Red Bull says Renault
F1 engine supplier Renault has denied it is being bought out by disgruntled partner Red Bull.
McLaren needs a change with Honda says Button
Jenson Button insists he is "looking forward to" McLaren's new Honda era.
Vettel could chase fast car to Ferrari says Ecclestone
Switching to Ferrari could be a way for Sebastian Vettel to kick-start his F1 career, according to Bernie Ecclestone.
Ecclestone tells struggling Caterham to stop
Even amid swirling speculation about Caterham's future, Bernie Ecclestone is unmoved.
Pirelli raises concerns over grid restarts
F1 tyre supplier Pirelli has raised its concerns about F1's new standing restart rule for 2015.