Formula One News — March 2015

MARCH 12, 2015

Teams late in tyre, hotel payments

Tyres for the 2015 season opener were only released by Pirelli to three teams one day ago, it has emerged.

Van der Garde has no super licence?

Giedo van der Garde's bid to race for Sauber in Melbourne could stumble at the final hurdle.

Red Bull pushing to run short nose in Melbourne

Red Bull is still pushing to introduce a new bodywork package including a short nose for its 2015 car.

Wolff hits out at wind tunnel ban proposal

Mercedes has hit out at Red Bull's suggestion that wind tunnels should be banned from formula one.

Vettel names first Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel has named his first Ferrari 'Eva'.

Sauber fights for survival in Melbourne court

Sauber is fighting for survival in a Melbourne court.

MARCH 11, 2015

Frank Williams back up to speed after hospital stay

Sir Frank Williams is out of hospital and back up to speed.

Newey's son joins Mick Schumacher in F4 team

Mick Schumacher will have a teammate with another famous surname in the German formula 4 series this year.

Van der Garde appeal delayed until Thursday

A resolution of Sauber's legal dispute with Giedo van der Garde is facing yet another delay.

Audi chief will not comment on F1 rumours

Audi chief Rupert Stadler is no longer clearly denying speculation the Volkswagen-owned German carmaker is preparing to enter formula one.

Experts worry about McLaren-Honda project

Experts continue to worry about the early phase of McLaren-Honda's new collaboration.

Rosberg vows to improve wheel-to-wheel skills

Nico Rosberg has identified wheel-to-wheel combat as his main weakness alongside reigning world champion and teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Berger says Mercedes well clear of rivals

Gerhard Berger has played down Mercedes' claim it will be challenged for victory early in 2015.

Sauber appeals van der Garde ruling

Sauber is appealing a Melbourne court's ruling that Giedo van der Garde should race for the Swiss team this weekend.

Kvyat at twenty thinks Verstappen too young for F1

Even another F1 teen, Daniil Kvyat, thinks Max Verstappen might be too young for the pinnacle of motor sport.

Merhi needs a sponsor to keep Manor seat

Roberto Merhi has admitted his new race seat at Manor may be short-lived.

Van der Garde denies being unprepared for Sauber seat

Giedo van der Garde on Wednesday declared himself "happy, fit and ready to drive" this weekend in Melbourne.

MARCH 10, 2015

Alonso giving all for Malaysia return

McLaren on Tuesday confirmed that Fernando Alonso is on course to return in Malaysia.

Newey's step back not too big

Mar.10 (GMM) Adrian Newey's "step back" has not been too noticeable so far, Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo said on Tuesday.

Familiar faces lining up at Haas

Familiar faces are beginning to line up at the 2016 entrant Haas.

Bianchi family not ready to close Suzuka chapter

Jules Bianchi's father has not ruled out taking action against those "responsible" for the horror crash at Suzuka five months ago.

Vettel did not exist in Italy says Briatore

Flavio Briatore has giggled at the new 'Sebastian Vettel fever' at Maranello.

Mercedes rivalry more intense in 2015

Mercedes will continue to let its drivers fight hard for the title, boss Toto Wolff insists.

Williams to challenge Mercedes in 2015

Niki Lauda is not expecting Mercedes to utterly dominate in 2015.