Formula One News — March 2015

MARCH 10, 2015

Too early for Lotus podiums says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean has played down the prospect of early podiums this year for Lotus.

New McLaren better than it seems

It has been a tumultuous winter for the fledgling McLaren-Honda collaboration.

Briatore wants McLaren, FIA to explain Alonso crash

Fernando Alonso's mentor Flavio Briatore has revealed the Spanish driver's mysterious testing crash was "very strange".

Schumacher ski story is tragedy says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has described the fate of F1 legend Michael Schumacher as a "tragedy".

Button denies Olympic bid reports

Jenson Button has hit back at reports he contemplated quitting F1 for the Olympics.

Ferrari link for Hamilton nonsense says Lauda

Niki Lauda has scoffed at reports Lewis Hamilton could switch to Ferrari rather than sign a new Mercedes contract beyond 2015.

Merhi may not keep Manor race seat

Manor has completed the Melbourne grid by signing Spanish rookie Roberto Merhi.

MARCH 9, 2015

McLaren not covering up Alonso crash truth says Wolff

Toto Wolff on Monday sided with McLaren-Honda amid the ongoing saga surrounding Fernando Alonso's crash and recovery.

Judge delays ruling in van der Garde case

A Melbourne court on Monday postponed its ruling in a case brought by Dutch driver Giedo van der Garde.

Hamilton linked with Ferrari switch

Lewis Hamilton claims his fans in Italy urge him to join Ferrari.

Electric shock theory will not go away

Now just days before the start of the season, the now-rampant doubts about Fernando Alonso's mysterious testing crash will not go away.

Hamilton focused despite Scherzinger split

Lewis Hamilton has played down any suggestion his split from long-time girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger could affect his performance in 2015.

McLaren-Honda in terrible trouble says Brundle

McLaren-Honda has found itself in "terrible trouble" ahead of the 2015 season.

Signing Raikkonen was right decision says Domenicali

Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali insists Kimi Raikkonen was the right choice for the Maranello team.

Nurburgring not willing to pay fee says Ecclestone

The fate of the 2015 German grand prix is a simple matter of "the fee".

Van der Garde drive would be dangerous says Sauber

Sauber has argued that letting Giedo van der Garde race in Melbourne would be a safety risk.

Ferrari takes conservative engine to Austalia?

Ferrari is travelling to Australia early this week with a few less horse power in the luggage.

Big Mercedes gap means no team orders according to Villeneuve

At least one seasoned observer is happy Mercedes' advantage appears overwhelming in 2015.

Taxman voted against Manor return

The British government did not support Marussia's F1 revival.

MARCH 8, 2015

Ecclestone admits EUR 15m plan B for small teams

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he devised a contingency plan for F1's most struggling teams.

Leimer's Manor hopes shrink

Fabio Leimer's chances of securing the last seat on the 2015 grid have shrunk.

Ecclestone sure Mercedes will win 2015 title

Bernie Ecclestone says he has no doubt who will win the 2015 world championship.

Hamilton in final stages of contract talks

As he touched down in Australia to begin his title defence, Lewis Hamilton admitted he is close to agreeing a deal to stay at Mercedes beyond 2015.

Wurz plays down boycott rumours

Alex Wurz has joined Australian grand prix organisers in playing down the threat of boycott.