Formula One News — April 2015

APRIL 9, 2015

FIA puts fuel flow spotlight on Ferrari, Mercedes

Ferrari and Mercedes will be in the FIA's spotlight this weekend in China.

Ricciardo admits package below par

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that Red Bull's problems run deeper than Renault power.

Renault can catch up without rule change

Renault insists it will not argue for a change of rules to help it catch up with F1's pacesetters.

Manor gets 2015 programme underway

Manor is reportedly looking to get a 2015 car up and running later this season.

Rosberg denies need for number two role

Nico Rosberg has denied he will slip into a 'number 2' role in 2015.

APRIL 8, 2015

Manager wants calm for Mick Schumacher's debut

Michael Schumacher's manager on Wednesday urged for calm as the German legend's 16-year-old son started his own climb towards formula one.

Ecclestone won't let Wolff kill F1

Bernie Ecclestone has joined Max Mosley in fearing for the very survival of formula one.

Ferrari sets sights on more 2015 wins

Suddenly, Ferrari's team boss is making plans to actually fulfil a tongue-in-cheek pre-season pledge.

Honda 100hp down on rivals?

In Malaysia, McLaren-Honda team figures including champion drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button extolled the progress made in the fortnight since Australia.

Mosley warns F1 facing collapse

FIA president Max Mosley has warned F1 could "collapse" if it does not sort out struggling teams' financial problems.

Mercedes takes new front wing to China

Mercedes has reacted to the "wake-up call" of Malaysia.

Lotus on pole for Renault buyout

Lotus has reportedly moved into pole position to be taken over by the French manufacturer Renault.

Journalists to cover Mick Schumacher test

A huge media contingent is set to descend on what is normally a low-profile test session of the minor German single-seater category Formula 4.

Force India planning 'B' car for mid-season

Force India is planning to introduce a "B" version of its 2015 car.

Australian GP boss survives cancer

Australian grand prix supremo Ron Walker is cancer-free, the 75-year-old has confirmed.

Vettel mechanic Handkammer leaves F1

Sebastian Vettel's former chief mechanic has swapped a 25-year career in formula one for the world of electric road cars.

APRIL 7, 2015

Ferrari pushing on for Mercedes title battle

F1 is shaping up for a 'silver versus red' battle in 2015.

Officials defend Alonso amid latest rumours

Two leading figures in Spanish motor sport have hit back at the latest rumours about Fernando Alonso's Barcelona testing crash.

Carmen Jorda backs all-female F1 proposal

Carmen Jorda has added another voice to the debate about the idea of an all-female F1 series.

Spaniards defend Alonso after McLaren switch

Two of Fernando Alonso's countrymen have backed the Spaniard to eventually succeed at the wheel of a McLaren-Honda.

Merhi admits he could lose Manor seat

Roberto Merhi is heading to China this week fully expecting to line up for Manor on the Shanghai grid.

Toro Rosso happy with Renault progress

Toro Rosso says it is happy with the progress being made by Renault.

APRIL 6, 2015

Raikkonen invested in Nasr's career

Felipe Nasr has revealed that Kimi Raikkonen helped to fund his rise to formula one.

Vergne sees chance for 2016 return

Jean-Eric Vergne says he will try to return to the F1 grid in 2016.