Formula One News — May 2015

MAY 14, 2015

Sainz happy to survive Verstappen hype

According to some, Carlos Sainz has been the 'revelation of the season'.

Massa wants more test freedom in F1

Felipe Massa would prefer if teams were given more freedom to decide their in-season testing plans.

Nasr says no Sauber upgrades yet

Felipe Nasr is expecting Sauber to suffer at the next few races.

CVC's Mackenzie to attend crucial F1 summit

Even the normally low-profile Donald Mackenzie and Jean Todt are looking ahead to Thursday's critical meeting of the powerful Strategy Group.

MAY 13, 2015

Michelin pushing for F1 return

Michelin has confirmed its interest in returning to formula one.

No problem between Lotus pair says Maldonado

Pastor Maldonado has not ramped up the tension with his teammate Romain Grosjean.

Marko's juniors pile pressure on Kvyat

Toro Rosso's "exceptional" drivers are free to race their counterparts in the senior Red Bull team.

Candidates line up for Force India role

The candidates are lining up to be Force India's official reserve driver.

Gutierrez had meeting with Haas?

Esteban Gutierrez appears to be in pole position to head the new Haas team's driver lineup next year.

Marko denies making Audi ultimatum

Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at reports he issued a new ultimatum about Red Bull's involvement in formula one.

Rosberg happy if Hamilton signs new deal

Nico Rosberg says he is happy if Lewis Hamilton stays at Mercedes beyond 2015.

Briatore facing jail over tax fraud?

Flavio Briatore could face four years in jail over alleged tax fraud.

MAY 12, 2015

Hamilton promises contract news in Monaco

Lewis Hamilton has promised that the long delay over his new Mercedes contract will finally end at the next race.

Mercedes to change pitstop philosophy

Mercedes will change its philosophy regarding pitstops ahead of Monaco, team chairman Niki Lauda has announced.

Alonso defends Button after negative slip

Fernando Alonso has defended his teammate Jenson Button, after the British driver let his positivity slip after the Spanish grand prix.

Teams survived FIA fuel flow checks

Teams escaped the ire of F1's governing body following a spate of post-race fuel systems checks after the Spanish grand prix.

Audi could prevent Red Bull exit

Audi could stop Red Bull from quitting formula one.

McLaren wants helmet tear-off rethink

McLaren has called on F1 to consider a rule tweak about the disposal of drivers' helmet visor tear-offs.

Red Bull drivers not our problem says Horner

Christian Horner has leapt to the defence of Red Bull's drivers.

Ferrari criticised for Barcelona test lineup

The only team missing from the post-race Barcelona test this week is Manor.

F1 cars too complicated says Prost

Alain Prost, once nicknamed 'The Professor' in F1 for his famously intellectual approach to racing, has admitted the sport is now too complicated.

Jorda says McLaren impatient with Honda

Carmen Jorda, the female development driver for Lotus, says she has heard whispers of discord at McLaren-Honda.

MAY 11, 2015

Fuel flow story puts Ferrari on back foot

The Hamilton versus Rosberg show is back on, according to Mercedes chief Toto Wolff after the Spanish grand prix.

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