Formula One News — May 2015

MAY 8, 2015

Massa not worried about Williams future

Felipe Massa had a simple message as he prepared for the Spanish grand prix -- I'm not worried.

Ferrari chief Rivola dismissed?

Ferrari is without its sporting director Massimo Rivola in Spain this weekend.

Hulkenberg no F1 critic after Porsche debut

Nico Hulkenberg has played down his reported deliberations over a full-time future at Le Mans.

Ricciardo cool on struggling Kvyat's contribution

In the space of four races, Daniil Kvyat has gone from rising sensation to arguable liability.

Alonso hits back after moody comment

Fernando Alonso has hit back at former Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo's claim that the Spaniard was "dark and moody" last year.

Practice 1 Report - Business as usual

Spanish GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Spanish GP - Practice 1 Results

Vettel happy if Raikkonen stays

Sebastian Vettel says he would be happy if Kimi Raikkonen remains his teammate beyond 2015.

Party animal Hamilton vs couch potato Rosberg

As far as one German newspaper is concerned, the contrast between Mercedes' two drivers could not be more stark.

Lotus weighing up Crashtor Maldonado

Pastor Maldonado seems to be losing the battle in trying to shake off his 'Crashtor' nickname.

MAY 7, 2015

Thursday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Thursday Press Conference

Bottas plays down Ferrari rumours

Valtteri Bottas on Thursday tried to play down rumours he is shaping up as a Ferrari driver of the future.

Alonso wearing sunglasses for eye infection

Eyebrows were being raised on Thursday as Fernando Alonso refused to take his dark sunglasses off during the official FIA press conference.

Lotus short nose fails crash test

Lotus has had to leave the centrepiece of its Barcelona car upgrade in the luggage.

Arms race to decide 2015 title

Mercedes is now set for a head-to-head fight with Ferrari starting in Barcelona this weekend.

Leaked calendar to pressure GP hosts

Bernie Ecclestone is ramping up the pressure with his "leaked" provisional calendar for 2015.

Second chance likely for struggling Kvyat

Daniil Kvyat looks set to be given a second chance to shine at Red Bull.

Pirelli to go soft to spice up races

Pirelli is aiming to spice up races by leaning towards soft-compound tyre choices as the 2015 season progresses.

Arm surgery for Arrivabene before Barcelona

Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has headed to Barcelona just a few days after undergoing surgery under general anaesthetic.

MAY 6, 2015

McLaren reveals dark new F1 livery

McLaren has revealed a striking new 'graphite' livery ahead of the Spanish grand prix.

Mateschitz wants Audi to enter F1

Luca di Montezemolo claims Ferrari's new guard has been "lucky" to be so successful in 2015.

Alonso was dark and moody at Ferrari

Fernando Alonso had become "dark and moody" by the time Ferrari realised it needed a change.

Ferrari not joining short nose camp

Ferrari has opted against joining the 'short nosed' camp on the 2015 grid.

Rosberg must try to catch Hamilton

Nico Rosberg is facing a tough task to get back on terms with Lewis Hamilton.