Formula One News — December 2014

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Engine rivals set for more Mercedes dominance

2014 engine rivals Renault and Ferrari appear unlikely to close the gap to dominant Mercedes before the start of next season.

Toro Rosso set to keep Spanish sponsor

Just as Carlos Sainz settles in at Toro Rosso, it emerges that a major sponsor is staying with the Red Bull-owned team after all.

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Vettel completes first Ferrari test

Sebastian Vettel has wasted no time in kicking off his Ferrari career in earnest.

No McLaren announcement on Monday

McLaren will not announce its 2015 driver lineup on Monday.

Webber in hospital after sports car crash

F1 veteran Mark Webber is in hospital in Sao Paulo following a huge crash during a sports car race in Brazil.

Vergne in talks over Indycar move

Jean-Eric Vergne has revealed his next move could be to Indycar.

Equipment sale means Marussia near finish line

Marussia appears to be close to the end of the line.

Sainz drops junior for F1 debut

Toro Rosso's new recruit has announced he no longer wants to be called 'Junior'.

Williams to head new generation working group

F1 has created a new working group with an eye on future generations.

Hamilton wants Mercedes talks before Christmas

Lewis Hamilton says he does not feel the lure of F1's most famous team.

Mercedes wants BMW, Audi in F1

Mercedes would like to go head-to-head in F1 with Germany's other two premium carmaker brands.

CVC could pay small teams engine bills?

Mercedes chairman Dieter Zetsche says he wants formula one to maintain a healthy grid.