Formula One News — June 2014

JUNE 6, 2014

Mercedes drivers say Monaco war over now

Lewis Hamilton confirmed on Thursday that, after their relationship hit a high-profile low in Monaco, he and teammate Nico Rosberg are now "friends" again.

Hamilton expects Mercedes to dominate in Canada

Even Montreal favourite Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes will be almost unbeatable this weekend.

New Canada GP contract to be announced?

Canada looks set to hold on to its popular place on the annual F1 schedule.

Ferrari must move attention to 2015 says Alonso

Ferrari is already turning its attention to 2015.

No progress on McLaren contract talks according to Button

Jenson Button says there has been "no progress" recently regarding his contract talks with McLaren.

Up to Vettel to go faster in 2014 says Newey

World champion Sebastian Vettel has been told to step on the gas by Red Bull's technical 'genius' Adrian Newey.

Rolling road test would be legal?

Red Bull says a test on a 'rolling road' facility would not be illegal.

JUNE 5, 2014

Thursday Press Conference

Canadian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Raikkonen slower than Alonso in 2014 says Allison

Kimi Raikkonen is simply driving "slower" than his Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso this year.

Marko denies Red Bull coaxing VW into F1

Dr Helmut Marko has denied reports he is coaxing the major German carmaker Volkswagen into formula one.

Gribkowsky asked BayernLB boss for millions

Bernie Ecclestone was not the only man Gerhard Gribkowsky turned to as he sought to make his millions.

F1 rules have slowed aero development says Newey

Restrictive rules have slowed the pace of aerodynamic development in formula one.

Domenicali considering options for future

Stefano Domenicali has admitted he is contemplating "several very interesting options" for his future.

Marshals better trained after 2013 Montreal death

Marshals have been trained more thoroughly than before ahead of this weekend's Canadian grand prix.

Secret Red Bull test reports emerge

Reports of a 'secret Red Bull test' have emerged.

German clinic denies Schumacher rehab reports

A German rehabilitation clinic has denied that one of its current patients is the great Michael Schumacher.

JUNE 4, 2014

Vettel says critics disrespectful

Sebastian Vettel says questioning his credentials as a quadruple world champion is "disrespectful".

Haas confirms 2016 delay for new F1 team

Gene Haas has confirmed reports his new formula one team will not debut until 2016.

Forza Rossa yet to lodge $20m F1 bond

Colin Kolles' new formula one team still has a high hurdle to clear before it can join the grid.

Renault to complete F1 crisis fix in Canada

F1 engine supplier Renault will take stock of its recovery from an early-season technical crisis this weekend in Canada.

Witness supports Ecclestone's blackmail defence

Bernie Ecclestone's claim that he was blackmailed by Gerhard Gribkowsky got a boost in court this week.

Canadian GP future still in doubt

As the F1 world gathers in Montreal, the future of the popular Canadian grand prix remains in doubt.

JUNE 3, 2014

Pirelli could add speed to 2014 tyres

There is a lot of discontent within the F1 paddock in 2014.

Reports that FIA to approve Forza Rossa entry for 2015

F1 looks set to have a twelfth team on the grid in 2015.