Formula One News — July 2014

JULY 16, 2014

Smooth sailor Rosberg feels sorry for Vettel

Nico Rosberg is having a good week.

Ecclestone upset with witness on Wednesday

According to an observer reporting for the Austrian press agency APA, Bernie Ecclestone was "visibly upset" on Wednesday.

Teams could seek Fric clarification

The big question ahead of Hockenheim is whether any team will lodge a protest against rivals running 'Fric' suspension systems.

Rosberg's new contract worth EUR 55m

Mercedes announced on Wednesday that Nico Rosberg is staying put for several more years.

Rossi one of many departures at Caterham

Alexander Rossi is just one of many departures at Caterham this week.

Hamilton's comments on Rosberg was joke

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has played down a spat between Mercedes' race drivers over championship leader Nico Rosberg's nationality.

Weekend could be last blast at new Hockenheim

The "phones have been running hot" ahead of the German grand prix, according to Hockenheim boss Georg Seiler.

Van der Garde plays down Sauber race seat rumours

Giedo van der Garde has played down rumours linking him with a race seat at Sauber.

JULY 15, 2014

Ecclestone says Gribkowsky payment an 'insurance policy'

Bernie Ecclestone on Tuesday told his corruption trial in Munich that he made a $44 million payment to avoid bankruptcy.

Mercedes can win every remaining race in 2014 says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel has admitted Red Bull will not be able to catch up with Mercedes in 2014.

Caterham most likely to lodge Fric protest

The word on everyone's lips ahead of the German grand prix weekend is 'Fric'.

Mercedes to limit warring drivers pit strategies

Mercedes will restrict the race strategies that can be adopted by its drivers as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg fight for the 2014 title.

New Caterham chiefs to axe ugly 2014 nose

The distinctive nose at the front of Caterham's 2014 car could be the popular victim of a development push by the backmarker team.

F1 legend Forghieri slams ridiculous DRS

Legendary Ferrari designer Mauro Forghieri has a couple of simple suggestions to spice up formula one.

Titanium skids for safety, not sparks says FIA

F1 is not mandating titanium be fitted underneath next year's cars solely to create sparks, the governing body insists.

JULY 14, 2014

Ecclestone plays down London GP hopes

Bernie Ecclestone has warned that a F1 race on the streets of London is not just around the corner.

Mercedes won't interfere with title battle says Lauda

Niki Lauda insists Mercedes' two drivers will continue to enjoy a free run to the 2014 title.

Raikkonen retirement talk not smart says Hakkinen

Mika Hakkinen has questioned countryman Kimi Raikkonen's admission that he will "probably" retire after the 2015 season.

Schumacher recovery 'would be a miracle' says Hartstein

Former F1 doctor Gary Hartstein has played down renewed hopes about Michael Schumacher's health.

Montezemolo feels 'duty' to fix F1

Luca di Montezemolo has warned he is prepared to take action to improve formula one.

Newlywed Rosberg over the moon

Championship leader Nico Rosberg has married his long-time girlfriend Vivian.

McLaren proposed grid restart idea says Whiting

McLaren was the driving force behind F1's controversial move to introduce grid restarts next year.

Pirelli can be ready for 18-inch debut in 2016

Pirelli can be ready to supply low-profile tyres to formula one teams by 2016.

Zero chance of Fric agreement

1In the days and hours before scrutineering at Hockenheim, uncertainty reigns when it comes to F1's new technical controversy.