Formula One News — August 2014

AUGUST 4, 2014

Indycar driver linked with Honda F1 test

A leading contender to become a test driver for Honda's F1 return has emerged.

Melbourne secures place on F1 calendar

The future of the Australian grand prix is secure.

Wolff begins summer break in hospital

Toto Wolff began his summer break in hospital, the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reports.

F1 to welcome Ecclestone court settlement says Lauda

Niki Lauda says F1 should "welcome" the news that Bernie Ecclestone looks to have settled the high-profile corruption case that threatened his role at the top of the sport.

Glock not looking for F1 return

Timo Glock has admitted he has all but given up on the thought of returning to formula one.

Marko eyes F1 debut for rookie Verstappen

Red Bull may not be giving up on hot talent Max Verstappen.

Mercedes not ending contract with injured Schumacher

Mercedes has vowed to stick with Michael Schumacher as the F1 legend continues his recovery from a skiing fall last December.

AUGUST 2, 2014

Ecclestone to keep F1 job after $100m court deal?

Bernie Ecclestone looks set to avoid jail and retain control of formula one.

AUGUST 1, 2014

Mallya granted bail on tax case in India

Although the meeting was ultimately cancelled, it was expected that one of the touted 'popularity working group' protagonists would be Vijay Mallya.

Lotus owner's losses, debts continue to worsen?

Alarming news about the financial health of Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez has emerged.

Marmorini out at Ferrari, Hakkinen worries about Fry

Weeks after the rumours first emerged, Ferrari has this week finally admitted that engine boss Luca Marmorini is leaving the Italian team.

McLaren rumours natural for on-form Bottas says Hakkinen

Mika Hakkinen has acknowledged rumours linking his protege Valtteri Bottas with McLaren.