Formula One News — May 2015

MAY 20, 2015

Hamilton extends Mercedes contract

The long wait for official news about Lewis Hamilton's future finally ended on Wednesday.

Boullier criticism humorous says McLaren

McLaren on Wednesday said a journalist misreported what happened in a recent team meeting.

Mercedes on track for Hamilton announcement

Lewis Hamilton's future remains on track.

Hill says Hamilton underestimated Rosberg

Damon Hill has warned fellow F1 champion Lewis Hamilton to keep his eye on the ball.

Rivola returns to work for Ferrari

Massimo Rivola has returned to work for Ferrari.

Lotus cannot compete with top teams says Lopez

Gerard Lopez says it is unreasonable to expect Lotus to return to the top step of the podium.

Every top team eyeing Bottas

Every top team has its eye on Valtteri Bottas.

Alonso right to leave Ferrari according to Briatore

Flavio Briatore has backed Fernando Alonso's Ferrari exit as the "right" thing to do.

Mercedes denies F1 engines not road-relevant

Mercedes has hit back at claims the 'power units' featured in formula one today will never carry over to normal road cars.

Honda denies engineer made no wins comments

Honda has denied that one of its engineers admitted the Japanese manufacturer is unlikely to power McLaren to race wins either this year or in 2016.

Sainz lost lucky grey cap in Barcelona

Carlos Sainz lost his lucky grey cap at the recent Spanish grand prix.

Former boss slams unprofessional Perez

One of Sergio Perez's former team chiefs has slammed the Mexican driver.

MAY 19, 2015

Audi not interested in F1 problems

Audi has taken a step back from speculation it is contemplating a foray in formula one.

Mexico confirms 2015 grand prix sold out

An official of November's Mexican grand prix has confirmed reports the 2015 race is already sold out.

Ecclestone still pushing for power unit axe

Bernie Ecclestone is continuing to rail against F1's modern-day engine formula.

Alonso eyes first points in Monaco

Fernando Alonso has renewed his claim that McLaren-Honda is now on the cusp of scoring its first points of 2015.

Ferrari sure upgraded car is better

Ferrari will try again with its new bodywork package in Monaco this weekend, former double world champion Mika Hakkinen believes.

Sainz even faster than Verstappen

Five races into his F1 career, Carlos Sainz has made an impression.

F1 not centre of universe says Lopez

When it comes to the last couple of years in formula one, Gerard Lopez admits to a couple of regrets.

F1 and Le Mans not that different says Hulkenberg

There is "not much difference" between Nico Hulkenberg's two cars, according to the German.

India not poised for F1 return

India is not poised to return to the F1 calendar any time soon, according to a source.

Merhi keeps Manor seat for Monaco

Manor is heading into the Monaco grand prix with an unchanged driver lineup.

Wolff sells stake in racing company HWA

Toto Wolff has continued to narrow his focus on formula one with Mercedes.

MAY 18, 2015

Mercedes expecting two-horse race in 2015

Niki Lauda says he always knew 2015 would be a tougher challenge for Mercedes.