Formula One News — June 2015

JUNE 18, 2015

Alonso expected to struggle in 2015

Fernando Alonso expected to struggle when he made the switch from Ferrari to McLaren-Honda for 2015.

Juggling F1 with Le Mans was hardcore

As he bounces back to earth and his day-job, Nico Hulkenberg has admitted the last two months have been "hardcore".

Hamilton has no interest in mind games

Lewis Hamilton says he is not interested in playing "mind games" in formula one.

Mercedes also fastest pit crew in 2015

Mercedes may have the best car, but the German team's pit crew is also formula one's fastest.

Sainz smiling as he suffers with Renault power

Carlos Sainz has admitted he is having to "suffer" with an underpowered engine during his first season in formula one.

Honda vows to improve engine power

Honda has vowed to improve the performance of its engine.

Mercedes not comfortable in 2015

Toto Wolff insists Mercedes must not feel "comfortable" heading into the Austrian grand prix.

JUNE 17, 2015

Red Bull eyeing shock Ferrari switch?

Red Bull is considering a shock switch to Ferrari power, according to a media report on Wednesday.

Ecclestone confirms Imola return possible

Alternating between two Italian circuits could keep the country on the F1 calendar.

Michelin applies for F1 return in 2017

Michelin has announced it is in the running to return to F1 in 2017.

Vettel thinks Ferrari switch good for F1

Sebastian Vettel thinks his move to Ferrari this year has been good for F1.

Goodyear rules out F1 return in 2017

Former F1 tyre supplier Goodyear is not bidding to be the sport's official partner in 2017.

Engine customers can win in F1 says Symonds

Pat Symonds has denied suggestions F1 teams cannot win grands prix if they are engine 'customers'.

Hamilton happier with 2015 Mercedes form

Lewis Hamilton is heading into the Austrian grand prix as the overwhelming favourite to win.

Ferrari changed test plans for Austria

Ferrari reportedly altered its plans for the forthcoming post-Austrian grand prix test.

McLaren-Honda will not give up says Alonso

McLaren will not "give up" after a frustrating outing recently in Canada.

McLaren and Honda play down Manor rumours

McLaren and Honda have played down speculation linking Manor with a supply of Japanese power for 2016.

JUNE 16, 2015

VW says no talks about F1 project

Volkswagen has issued another denial to seemingly constant speculation it might be considering a foray in formula one.

Energy recovery is greatest difficulty says Honda

McLaren and Honda are working hard to improve their relationship as the once-great collaboration struggles at the start of a new era.

F1's Hulkenberg, Mallya, put Le Mans in focus

Fernando Alonso has named Nico Hulkenberg as one of the very best drivers in F1 today.

Circuit alternation could save Italian GP

Imola has emerged in the running to return to formula one.

Symonds says F1 cars asier to drive today

Pat Symonds, one of the most experienced engineers in F1, has admitted the cars of today are easier to drive.

Berger slams decision to cancel F3 race

F1 legend Gerhard Berger has criticised the decision to cancel a recent Formula 3 race at historic Monza.

Chester thinks F1 car could win Le Mans

Lotus' technical boss thinks a formula one car could win at Le Mans.