Formula One News — December 2014

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Ecclestone says no F1 action on Youtube

Bernie Ecclestone has ruled out the broadcasting of grands prix on the internet.

Decision to oust Vergne was difficult

Jean-Eric Vergne has made a promising start to his post-F1 career.

DECEMBER 13, 2014

McLaren denies Dennis now sole team owner

McLaren has denied Bernie Ecclestone's claim that Ron Dennis has bought back majority ownership of the Woking based team.

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Alonso addresses unfinished business at McLaren

For both Fernando Alonso and Ron Dennis, a successful F1 marriage is "unfinished business".

Ecclestone to propose V10 comeback for F1

Bernie Ecclestone refuses to give up his crusade against F1's current engine formula.

Ecclestone admits races in Korea, Qatar unlikely

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted Korea is unlikely to make its return to the F1 world championship next year.

Walsh unlikely to rein in Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday sounded unfazed following reports a new F1 chief intends to 'rein in' the long-time F1 supremo.

Dennis admits driver choice painful

Mere hours ago, his F1 career appeared over, but Jenson Button is now half of what Ron Dennis is hailing as "easily the best lineup" in F1 today.

DECEMBER 11, 2014

McLaren confirms Alonso and Button for 2015

As expected early on Thursday, McLaren announced that Jenson Button has kept his race seat at McLaren for 2015.

Caterham still in fight for F1 survival

Despite the passing of a deadline, beleaguered F1 backmarker Caterham's fight for survival continues.

Verstappen expects age controversy to continue

F1's youngest ever driver Max Verstappen is expecting controversy about his age and experience to continue for now.

Ferrari's Pat Fry, Tombazis sent on vacation

Pat Fry is the next major Ferrari name set to depart.

Frentzen - from F1 to hearse driver

Once a race winner and title contender, Heinz-Harald Frentzen today drives a hearse and is recovering from knee surgery.

Hamilton advantage to be short-lived says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg insists he has already bounced back from the disappointment of not winning the 2014 world championship.

Button to be Alonso's teammate in 2015?

British newspapers say Jenson Button has been selected to be fellow champion Fernando Alonso's Honda-powered McLaren teammate in 2015.

DECEMBER 10, 2014

McLaren to announce news on Thursday

The long wait for news about McLaren's 2015 driver lineup finally appears to be over.

Newey to stay in the loop in 2015

Red Bull is playing down the likely effect of Adrian Newey's diminished involvement.

New rumours take hold amid McLaren driver delay

As the McLaren wait rolls on, the British team is continuing to take criticism for leaving Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen in the lurch.

New F1 boss to rein in Ecclestone?

A source has reinforced reports Bernie Ecclestone could be 'reined in' by the incoming new F1 chairman.

Ferrari, Renault see loophole in freeze rules

Mercedes' F1 engine rivals are targeting a 'loophole' in the regulations, according to media reports.

Todt eyes one or more new teams if costs cut

Jean Todt has revealed his ambition to welcome "or or more" new teams to formula one.

Nasr says Sauber is a serious F1 team

Felipe Nasr has played down suggestions he is kicking off his F1 career with an ailing team.

F1 reality frustrates GP2 champ Palmer

Jolyon Palmer has expressed frustration that his new GP2 title has not proved an instant ticket to formula one.