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.