Formula One News — November 2014

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Caterham preparing freight for Abu Dhabi

Caterham's administrator on Friday said the team is preparing equipment to be shipped to the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Renault not interested in going back to V8 says Wolff

Toto Wolff has hit back at claims F1 is heading into a spending war because of Mercedes' attitude amid the engine 'unfreeze' debate.

Massa happier after leaving Ferrari says manager

Felipe Massa's manager says the Brazilian has rarely been happier in formula one.

Caterham could overcome missed crowdfunding target

Friday's deadline looks set to come and go without Caterham raising the $3.7 million it needs through crowdfunding.

Sainz may be shock contender for McLaren seat

Carlos Sainz jr may have emerged as a shock candidate to be Fernando Alonso's teammate next year.

No change in Bianchi's condition

Almost six weeks on, there is "no change" in Jules Bianchi's condition.

Newey's son signs up for Formula 4

Another Newey is plotting a course to the F1 grid.

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

McLaren-Honda to make track debut on Friday

McLaren is taking the 90 minute trip from its Woking headquarters on Friday to Silverstone, where the new works Honda era will begin.

F1 negativity to delay floatation plans again

The crisis of collapsing and complaining teams looks set to once again spoil plans for F1's stock market floatation.

Ferrari hints Raikkonen definitely staying in 2015

Ferrari has given the strongest sign yet that Kimi Raikkonen will definitely still be wearing red in 2015.

Vettel admits contemplating F1 exit

Sebastian Vettel has admitted he weighed up switching to another team versus quitting formula one altogether ahead of the 2015 season.

Alonso in Dubai, not Woking as wait continues

Yet another week is threatening to pass with Fernando Alonso's future still unclear.

Grosjean jumps the gun on new Lotus deal

Romain Grosjean has followed Sebastian Vettel's lead in jumping the gun on his 2015 plans.

Ericsson terminates Caterham contract

Even if Caterham makes the Abu Dhabi grid, regular driver Marcus Ericsson will not be at the wheel of a green car.

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Vettel unofficially confirms Ferrari drive

Sebastian Vettel has unofficially confirmed that he will be a Ferrari driver in 2015.

Massa hits back at Piquet's F1 criticism

Felipe Massa has hit back at F1 legend Nelson Piquet's harsh critique of modern formula one.

McLaren making room for Alonso entourage?

Officially, Fernando Alonso is still deciding if he should leave Ferrari for another team.

Briatore says Ecclestone's double points is smart

Flavio Briatore thinks his friend and regular business partner Bernie Ecclestone has pulled off a masterstroke with 'double points' in 2014.

India eyeing F1 return by 2017

India is unlikely to return to the F1 calendar until at least 2017, a senior official at former race promoter Jaypee has admitted.

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

McLaren now deciding Alonso's teammate

For the first time since 2007, Fernando Alonso will make a visit to Woking this week, authoritative media sources are reporting.

Alonso could take race engineer to McLaren

Fernando Alonso could take his race engineer from Ferrari to McLaren-Honda for 2015, it has emerged.

Vettel needs spectacular Ferrari car says Briatore

Sebastian Vettel needs to hope for a "spectacular" Ferrari next year, according to Flavio Briatore.

McLaren, Mercedes play down three cars for 2015

As the 2014 season winds to a close, the prospect of three-car teams for 2015 remains a mystery.

Force India financial rumours must stop says Mallya

Vijay Mallya has played down the latest reports questioning the financial health of his F1 team Force India.