Ecclestone to replace Leo Hindery group in NJ (Update)
UPDATE The on-again, off-again F1 race in New Jersey may be on again for 2015 if new investors, reportedly the deep pockets behind the Madison Square Garden, can figure out … Read More
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Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Kobayashi turned down a paid driver position for the Ferrari GT team to drive for free with a back of the grid F1 team McLaren 'in good shape' despite no … Read More
2014 McLaren passes all crash tests
(GMM) McLaren's 2014 car is now clear to make its track debut at Jerez in one week. Earlier, reports suggested the new MP4-29 had failed one of the FIA's crash … Read More
Caterham’s Fernandes: “I don’t want to be coming last all the time”
(GMM) After a period of intense speculation, Caterham on Tuesday finally announced its all-new race lineup, thereby completing F1's field of 2014. As expected, the Tony Fernandes-led team said returning … Read More
Di Resta back to DTM, linked with F1 reserve role
Paul di Resta (GMM) With the Scot having already lost his Force India seat, it was announced on Tuesday that Paul di Resta is returning to the German touring car … Read More
America Rossi announced as Caterham Reserve and GP2 driver, Frijns also a reserve
Alexander Rossi expects to fight for GP2 title. Above, celebrating his GP2 race win in Abu Dhabi to end the 2013 season as the top rookie. Caterham also announced that … Read More
Marcus Ericsson and Kobayashi to Caterham F1 team (2nd Update)
UPDATE #3 This rumor is upgraded to 'fact' with today's news. 01/19/14 (GMM) A returning Kamui Kobayashi looks set to join rookie Marcus Ericsson, marking a second consecutive all-new driver … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday
Toro Rosso crash test Williams to run at Jerez, Toro Rosso passes crash tests Pic working with Craig Pollock, loses Caterham seat Schumacher 'will not give up' – family Ferrari … Read More
Sorensen to be Lotus reserve driver seat (Update)
UPDATE See related news. 01/20/14 Sorensen also bought his Lotus Renault FR3.5 ride There are rumors in Copenhagen today that Danish driver Marco Sorensen looks set to join Lotus as … Read More
Lotus F1 Team Announces New Sponsorship Deal With Denmark’s Saxo Bank
The Lotus F1 team "announced a new sponsorship deal" with Denmark's Saxo Bank, according to SKY SPORTS. Although the financial terms of the arrangement are unknown, the news "is a … Read More
Charles Pic parts company with Caterham
Charles Pic – his check just wasn't big enough this year French driver Charles Pic has parted company with Caterham. Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul confirmed the news on French television … Read More
Lotus 2014 Financing Secure
According to this Autosport article, the financial troubles that plagued the Lotus F1 team in 2013, should be behind them in the upcoming season. Of course, rumors plagued the team … Read More
Grey livery and no Vodafone successor at McLaren
(GMM) McLaren looks set to enter the 2014 season without an orange livery, and without a replacement for departed title sponsor Vodafone. The great British team has launched a range … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday
Vettel: Bring on Alonso Vettel 'not afraid' of Alonso head-to-head No orange for McLaren after Dennis return 'F1 not always best option for Brazilians' Conviction in Germany could send F1 … Read More
Report links Kolles entry with carmaker Dacia (Update)
UPDATE (GMM) The low-cost Romanian carmaker Dacia has denied reports linking it with formula one. The unlikely name was mentioned in connection with Romanian former Force India and HRT boss … Read More
This offseason, while IndyCar hibernates, F1 and NASCAR are doing what’s needed to stay in the news
Formula One and NASCAR didn’t get to be where they are today by standing still. Key moves, acquisitions and decisions have helped move each major motorsports organization to the top … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Sunday
McLaren not commenting on Brawn Crash test situation 'normal' insists McLaren McLaren not commenting on Brawn rumors Ruhan stepping up amid Lotus struggles GP2 champion's sponsor says F1 system 'sick' … Read More
Williams fires up FW36
Williams has fired up its 2014 car for the first time at its factory in Grove, Oxfordshire. The team has yet to confirm when its new car will be launched, … Read More
No Relief for Mallya in Tax Case
Vijay Mallya The High Court on Saturday refused to quash criminal cases against liquor baron Vijay Mallya by filed by the Income Tax Department for non-remittance of tax deducted at … Read More
Raikkonen plays down Formula 1’s 2014 changes for drivers
Kimi Raikkonen In a video interview for Ferrari Kimi Raikkonen says the 2014 Formula 1 rule changes are big, but not for drivers. Raikkonen doubts the driving experience will change … Read More
McLaren 2014 Car May Not Be Ready for Testing
According to this Autosport article, McLaren is "in a race against time," to get its 2014 car ready for opening testing at Jerez. Apparently, the issue with the 2014 car … Read More
F1 launch dates
The full list of confirmed launch dates is below, leaving just Lotus, Force India, Williams and Marussia to set a date… F1 2014 Launch Dates:McLaren 24 January Online launchFerrari 25 … Read More
Two teams make plans, McLaren yet to pass all FIA tests
(GMM) Sauber and Toro Rosso have become the latest teams to reveal details of their 2014 plans. Swiss team Sauber said the C33 will be revealed online on January 26, … Read More
Ecclestone plays down F1 board exit
Ecclestone plays down F1 board exit (GMM) Bernie Ecclestone has played down his exit from the F1 board, insisting he is still in charge of the sport. Whilst continuing to … Read More
McLaren 2014 F1 car fails crash test?
rumor has it that the McLaren MP4-28, designed by Matt Morris has failed several mandatory FIA crash tests. The result could mean that McLaren could miss the opening test in … Read More