Formula One News — September 2014

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Teammate war valuable for F1, Mercedes says Haug

F1 should thank the warring Mercedes teammates for their spicy championship battle in 2014.

Ferrari doubts Mercedes can be caught by 2015

Ferrari will have an all-new car for 2015 but it still might not be enough to match Mercedes, technical boss James Allison has admitted.

Caterham confirms Kobayashi return

Caterham on Thursday confirmed reports Kamui Kobayashi is returning to race duty this weekend at Monza.

Schumacher could return home by Christmas

Michael Schumacher could leave a rehabilitation clinic and return home by Christmas.

Kobayashi heading to Monza for Caterham return

Caterham is set to announce Kamui Kobayashi's return to the cockpit for the Italian grand prix.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Ferrari confirms engine deal for Haas

Ferrari on Wednesday announced it will supply a V6 'power unit' to F1's new American entrant Haas in 2016.

Lotterer turns down chance to race Caterham at Monza

Andre Lotterer has turned down the chance to make a second appearance for Caterham this weekend at Monza.

Alonso wants to extend contract

Fernando Alonso says he is working on extending his Ferrari deal.

Drivers back Rosberg over Hamilton clash

Champions Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel have backed Nico Rosberg amid the German's run-in with title rival and teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Vettel not the best driver says Alonso

Fernando Alonso does not believe reigning quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel is the best driver in formula one.

2016 team Haas announces name tweak

The plans of F1's newest team are marching on.

Force India plays down Mallya's troubles

Force India has played down this week's alarming news from India about team supremo Vijay Mallya.

Europe could recommend Russia GP boycott

Mere days ago, Bernie Ecclestone remained certain formula one will race for the first time in Russia next month.

Alonso denies talking with McLaren's Ron Dennis

Fernando Alonso has denied being in contact with McLaren supremo Ron Dennis.

Life goes on for Schumacher family

For the Schumacher family, life goes on.

Briatore return would help new F1 says Alonso

Flavio Briatore would be a good addition as formula one finds its direction for the future.

Ferrari customers behind in engine payments

Ferrari's customer teams are behind in payments to the Maranello marque.

Designer spotted Ricciardo potential at Toro Rosso

Daniel Ricciardo's rise from the deep midfield to title-contending prominence in F1 has been a surprise to almost everyone in the paddock.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Drivers defend controversial Parabolica gravel

Charlie Whiting has defended the controversial asphalting of Monza's iconic Parabolica corner.

Teams agree date for first 2015 test

F1 teams have agreed the likely date for the opening winter test of 2015.

Trouble for Mallya in India

Force India supremo Vijay Mallya has run into serious business trouble in his native India.

Renault declares Red Bull new works team

For the first time, Renault has declared Red Bull as its official 'works team'.

Verstappen admits blame for Rotterdam crash

Max Verstappen has admitted the blame for crashing during his first proper run in a formula one car.

Lotterer could return for Caterham at Monza

Mere days before the Italian grand prix, the identity of Caterham's second race driver is still unclear.