Renault and Ferrari Outpaced by Mercedes F1 Spending, Says Jalinier
Jean-Michel Jalinier, Renault’s former F1 chief, blamed Mercedes’ vast investment for the French and Italian teams’ struggles in the 2014 V6 hybrid era.
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Jean-Michel Jalinier, Renault’s former F1 chief, blamed Mercedes’ vast investment for the French and Italian teams’ struggles in the 2014 V6 hybrid era.
Reports from Italy and Germany suggest Fernando Alonso is seeking a $50 million annual salary to sign a new three-year deal with Ferrari beyond 2016.
Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen and his girlfriend Minttu Virtanen are set to become parents, with the news confirmed by the couple via social media.
Formula One will not implement standing grid restarts after safety car periods in 2015, following criticism and safety concerns from teams and drivers.
Dieter Zetsche has called for Formula One marketing to move away from Bernie Ecclestone’s personal control after poor attendance at the 2014 German Grand Prix.
A prototype of the upcoming Honda NSX was gutted by fire on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, with both occupants escaping unharmed and development now under scrutiny.
Sixteen-year-old Max Verstappen, a rising star in European F3, is reported to have chosen Mercedes over Red Bull for his next career move after meetings during the German Grand Prix weekend.
Daniel Ricciardo, enjoying his first season at Red Bull Racing in 2014, said the idea of every driver dreaming of Ferrari is more myth than reality.
Fernando Alonso may be able to leave Ferrari at the end of 2014 if the team fails to meet a performance clause, according to Italian media reports.
BMW has revealed the M235i Track Edition, a Netherlands-exclusive model with M Performance upgrades, limited to only 12 examples and priced from €83,000.
The 2014 Sochi race is clouded by concerns following the MH17 disaster and ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with teams and media weighing the risks.
Fernando Alonso has played down Ferrari’s internal optimism for a 2015 turnaround, warning that past promises have rarely matched on-track results.
Mercedes has opened negotiations with Lewis Hamilton on a new multi-year Formula One contract, as the team looks to secure its driver line-up beyond 2015.
Niki Lauda has accused Williams of mishandling Susie Wolff’s Formula One practice sessions, arguing the team missed a chance to make a real impact for women in motorsport.
Pastor Maldonado will remain at Lotus for the 2015 Formula One season, while Romain Grosjean admits his own future with the team is not yet decided.
A shattered Brembo brake disc sent Lewis Hamilton into the barriers during German GP qualifying, leaving Mercedes furious and forcing a last-minute switch for race day.
Bernie Ecclestone has played down reports linking him to a potential bid to buy back Formula One from CVC, despite ongoing rumours about the company's future stake.
Sixteen-year-old Max Verstappen’s rapid rise through the junior ranks has drawn interest from Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren following his Zandvoort Masters victory.
Sven Heidfeld, brother of ex-F1 driver Nick, is in a relationship with Nicole-Nadine Frentzen, sister of former Williams and Jordan driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen will return for the German Grand Prix after medical checks cleared him following a 47G crash at Silverstone.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton’s remarks about Nico Rosberg’s nationality were not intended as a slight, downplaying the drivers’ public disagreement ahead of the 2014 German Grand Prix.
Niki Lauda says Mercedes will not intervene in the championship battle between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, despite growing tension between the drivers after Silverstone.
Rising Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr has acknowledged recent discussions about a possible Formula One debut with Caterham following the team's change of ownership.
Former McLaren team manager Jo Ramirez has publicly criticised Sergio Perez’s approach during his 2013 stint at the team, claiming poor cooperation and unpopularity with staff.