Formula One News — June 2015

JUNE 3, 2015

F1 more lucrative than World Cup

F1 has been more lucrative than the FIFA World Cup in the past fifteen years.

Sauber still looking to improve in 2015

Sauber is not resting on its laurels, having recovered from its disastrous 2014 season.

Russia GP plays down bankrupt promoter reports

The Russian grand prix has hit back at reports that its promoter is bankrupt.

Maldonado not untouchable despite millions says Carter

Pastor Maldonado's millions do not guarantee his place on the grid.

Verstappen to see FIA doctors on Thursday

Max Verstappen has a date with the doctor ahead of the weekend's Canadian grand prix.

F1 tyre war ruled out until 2020

A tyre war has been ruled out in formula one at least for the next four seasons.

Symonds says Massa incredible driver

Williams appears more than happy with Felipe Massa.

Juncadella among handful of Mercedes sim drivers

Dani Juncadella is just one of a handful of drivers who work for reigning champions Mercedes in the sophisticated Brackley simulator.

JUNE 2, 2015

Lowe plays down Mercedes Monaco blunder

Mercedes on Tuesday appeared keen to put the strategy blunder of Monaco into the past.

All eyes on engine tokens for Canada

It is not clear if Ferrari and Honda will deploy their performance-upgraded engines this weekend in Canada.

Small teams resisting customer car push

F1's smaller teams are pushing back hard against the latest moves to introduce 'customer cars'.

Renault to take over Manor?

Bob Bell's shock switch to the F1 backmarker Manor has added fuel to speculation about the future of engine supplier Renault.

F1 engine tokens spent for Canada

Engine manufacturers are finally preparing to deploy in-season performance 'tokens' in 2015.

Canada GP partly for sale?

The Canadian grand prix is partly for sale, the Montreal daily La Presse reports.

Russian GP company bankrupt

A company involved in the Russian grand prix has been declared bankrupt.

JUNE 1, 2015

Manor signs up Bob Bell

Backmarker Manor on Monday said it has signed up highly-respected F1 manager and engineer Bob Bell.

Hamilton yet to explain Portier moment

Mercedes is yet to explain why Lewis Hamilton stopped on track immediately after the Monaco grand prix.

Briatore says Alonso under no pressure

Flavio Briatore has scoffed at claims Fernando Alonso is feeling the "pressure" of his move to McLaren-Honda.

Bosses vote Hamilton best driver in F1

Team bosses have voted Lewis Hamilton the best driver in formula one today.

F1 can learn from MotoGP

F1 can learn from its two-wheeled equivalent, according to Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene.

Hamilton trains in same Monaco gym as Rosberg

Mercedes' title-duelling duo keep a wary eye on one another while training in the same gym.

Verstappen proves no injuries after cras

Max Verstappen has demonstrated he is not injured in the wake of his huge Monaco crash.

F1 drivers all looking to Le Mans says Dumas

F1 drivers are now taking the world of prototype sports cars seriously.

German broadcaster wants F1 to improve

RTL, F1's free-to-air broadcaster in Germany, wants the sport to improve.