Formula One News — May 2014

MAY 9, 2014

Practice 1 Report - Spanish Ham

Spanish GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Spanish GP - Practice 1 Results

Alonso jokes that Raikkonen struggle is no surprise

Fernando Alonso could not resist a mischievous joke on Thursday when asked about teammate Kimi Raikkonen's struggles so far in 2014.

Red Bull keeping pressure on Renault says Horner

Christian Horner insists Red Bull is not giving up on the 2014 title.

Bottas to keep sitting out Friday sessions

Valtteri Bottas will continue to sit out practice sessions this year for Williams' test drivers.

Vettel raced kart in F1 calendar break

Sebastian Vettel could not resist the lure of racing in the three-week gap between F1's Chinese and Spanish grands prix.

Mercedes to test megaphone exhaust next week

Mercedes will test a new 'megaphone' exhaust next week, not during Friday practice for the Spanish grand prix.

Heavy Sutil tested no food diet

Adrian Sutil has revealed he trialled abstaining from food altogether as he battled to lose weight for 2014.

Bad feeling in Spain for Hamilton now over

Lewis Hamilton says the dark days of deep unpopularity in Spain are over.

Horner tips Ricciardo to get even stronger

Red Bull has been surprised by the performance so far of team newcomer Daniel Ricciardo.

MAY 8, 2014

Thursday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Thursday Press Conference

Gribkowsky to testify on Friday

Bernie Ecclestone's bribery trial will step up a gear on Friday.

Red Bull plays down Vettel's chassis change

Red Bull has played down the significance of Sebastian Vettel getting a brand new chassis for this weekend's Spanish grand prix.

Mercedes rules out taxi driving in Barcelona

Mercedes has played down the issue of team orders ahead of this weekend's Spanish grand prix.

Mercedes to test megaphone exhaust in practice

Mercedes is preparing to show off a louder engine note during the Spanish grand prix weekend.

Azerbaijan replacing axed Korea says Ecclestone

Azerbaijan is taking Korea's full-time place on the F1 calendar, Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed.

MAY 7, 2014

Azerbaijan denies Russia GP replacement reports

Azerbaijan on Wednesday denied reports it could step in to replace this year's endangered Russian grand prix.

Brawn insists Ferrari visit part of holiday

Ross Brawn and Ferrari have played down the former Mercedes boss' visit to Maranello this week.

Stewart, Prost moved from front of Senna's coffin

The configuration of the pallbearers at Ayrton Senna's fabled funeral was changed at the last minute, the F1 legend's former personal assistant has revealed.

2014 wins not easy for Ferrari says Maldonado

Pastor Maldonado doubts Ferrari can turn around its disappointing start to the season and win races in 2014.

Only one Sauber under minimum F1 weight in Spain - report

Only one Sauber driver will be racing under F1's minimum weight limit this weekend in Barcelona, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

Mercedes confirms F1 psychologist reports

F1 championship leader Mercedes has confirmed reports it is now working with a psychologist.

Teams must agree to cost-cutting rules says Todt

Jean Todt insists his hands are tied after F1's most powerful teams vetoed the move to a budget cap for 2015.

Barcelona wants to drop Spain from GP name

Spanish grand prix organisers would like the annual formula one race to be renamed.