Formula One News — August 2014

AUGUST 11, 2014

Bank rejects Ecclestone's compensation offer

Bernie Ecclestone's legal troubles are not yet over.

Schumacher medical records suspect was German

The suspect accused of attempting to sell Michael Schumacher's medical records was from Germany, according to the latest reports.

AUGUST 8, 2014

Alonso denies rumours over F1 future

Fernando Alonso has taken time out of his summer vacation to deny speculation about his future.

Outrage as Monza's Parabolica run-off asphalted

F1's summer break has not stopped a cry of outrage at news the iconic Parabolica corner at historic Monza has been altered ahead of next month's Italian grand prix.

AUGUST 7, 2014

2014 McLaren a laboratory for Honda says Boullier

McLaren's current car is a "rolling laboratory" for the start of the works Honda era beginning in 2015.

Rookie Kvyat hits back at criticism

Daniil Kvyat, the youngest rookie in formula one, has hit back at suggestions formula one drivers lack the hero status of the sport's past stars.

Ferrari could learn from Williams experience says Massa

Ferrari could learn from Williams' recovery from the doldrums of the British team's past few seasons.

German charity surprised by $1m Ecclestone payment

Officials of a German children's charity were completely surprised when it emerged Bernie Ecclestone would pay them $1 million.

Sauber to stay with Ferrari

Sauber has vowed to "stay together" with its engine supplier Ferrari.

Schumacher medical records suspect commits suicide

The Michael Schumacher camp is "stunned and shocked" as the story of the F1 legend's skiing crash and recovery took a tragic twist this week.

AUGUST 6, 2014

Ecclestone hails capitalist court settlement

Bernie Ecclestone on Wednesday hailed the "capitalist system" that saw him escape a bribery trial by paying the German court a record $100 million settlement.

Schumacher manager Weber slams complaining wimp drivers

Willi Weber, famous for making his fortune as Michael Schumacher's 'Mr 20 per cent' manager, has joined those decrying the new face of formula one.

Alonso wants $50m per year for new Ferrari deal

Multiple authoritative media sources claim Fernando Alonso wants almost $50 million a year to sign a new contract with Ferrari.

Ecclestone goes back to work on F1

Bernie Ecclestone is going straight back to work after agreeing a $100 million deal to end his bribery trial in Munich.

Mercedes Costa rules out Ferrari return

Aldo Costa insists he is "sorry" to see his old team Ferrari struggle in formula one.

Raikkonen to be father

Kimi Raikkonen looks set to race into the world of fatherhood.

AUGUST 5, 2014

Judge ends Ecclestone trial after $100m deal

Bernie Ecclestone walked out of court on Tuesday with the corruption scandal that threatened to end his F1 reign and leave him in jail effectively over.

Ecclestone corruption acquittal set for Tuesday?

Bernie Ecclestone is expected to put the corruption scandal behind him on Tuesday and return full-time to formula one.

Only emergency team orders at Mercedes says Zetsche

Daimler chairman Dieter Zetsche insists there will be "no team orders" to settle the outcome of the title battle between warring Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.

Verstappen not denying 2015 Toro Rosso debut rumours

Max Verstappen's father has admitted the 16-year-old might be fast-tracked into formula one with a Toro Rosso race seat.

Bianchi not ruling out 2015 Ferrari race seat

Jules Bianchi is no longer ruling out a move to Ferrari for 2015.

Perez says Hulkenberg strongest F1 teammate

Sergio Perez has singled out Nico Hulkenberg as "the strongest teammate I've had in formula one".

No F1 popularity crisis meeting for now

F1 chiefs have now cancelled until further notice a scheduled meeting of the newly-formed 'popularity working group'.

AUGUST 4, 2014

Marmorini moves to Renault after Ferrari exit

Mere days after officially leaving Ferrari, Luca Marmorini looks set to take another high-profile job in formula one.