Formula One News — July 2015

JULY 22, 2015

Document helped calm Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry

A piece of paper helped to calm the situation between warring teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.

Teams set to scrap behind Mercedes in Hungary

Williams might have to take a back seat in Hungary this weekend, despite dicing with Mercedes for victory last time out.

F1 scraps in-season testing for 2016

F1 has scrapped in-season testing for 2016, Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.

Win risk for smaller teams unacceptable says Lopez

Williams finds itself in the same predicament as Lotus, when the Enstone team tried to push towards the very top of formula one.

Early season criticism not pleasant for Kvyat

Daniil Kvyat has admitted to some relief that his difficulties of early 2015 are now behind him.

Mourning drivers to carry Bianchi message

Mourning F1 drivers will carry on their cars the 'CiaoJules' hashtag tribute to their fallen rival Jules Bianchi this weekend in Hungary.

JULY 21, 2015

F1 stars shed tears to farewell Bianchi

F1's stars let tears flow on Tuesday as their friend and rival Jules Bianchi was laid to rest.

Allison vows to finish work at Ferrari

James Allison has hit back at rumours he might be the victim of Ferrari's new slump.

Rookies deny that F1 is now easy

Toro Rosso's young rookies have hit back at claims formula one is increasingly "easy".

Rosberg sure he can win 2015 title

Nico Rosberg is sure he can keep pushing teammate Lewis Hamilton in the fight for the 2015 title.

Tost urges Renault to improve performance

Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost is hoping Renault can now add much-needed performance to its 2015 'power unit'.

Lotus reaches agreement with supplier

Lotus has swerved being ordered into administration by reaching an agreement with a disgruntled supplier.

F1 drivers to attend Bianchi's funeral

A number of current F1 drivers will travel to Nice on Tuesday for the funeral of their fallen rival Jules Bianchi.

JULY 20, 2015

Williams signs Massa for 2016 season?

Williams has taken up its contract 'option' on Felipe Massa for the 2016 season.

Lotus ordered to pay 27 bills

Lotus is behind in 27 bills adding up to almost $1 million, the Sunday Express reports.

Bianchi plan was Ferrari race seat says Domenicali

The late Jules Bianchi was destined for a future race seat at Ferrari.

Small mistakes led to Bianchi death

F1 is pressing ahead with safety advances as the sport mourns the death of former Marussia driver Jules Bianchi.

Michelin still in running for 2017 deal

Michelin is still in the running to become F1's new tyre supplier in 2017.

Alonso not to blame for career decisions says Sainz

Carlos Sainz has defended his countryman and mentor Fernando Alonso, amid claims 'bad decisions' have marred the Spaniard's F1 career.

Hulkenberg still eyeing Raikkonen's seat

Nico Hulkenberg may still be in the running to replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next year.

Nurburgring admits 2017 F1 race uncertain

Former German grand prix venue the Nurburgring has admitted the fate of the race in 2017 is uncertain.

Critics unaware of F1 challenge says Kvyat

Two F1 drivers have hit back at suggestions the world championship is no longer the pinnacle of motor sport.

JULY 18, 2015

Jules Bianchi dies aged 25

It is with great sadness that we must report that F1 driver Jules Bianchi has died.

JULY 17, 2015

Nasr to replace Bottas at Williams?

The 'silly season' looks set to burst into life.