Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday
Fry says Alonso more adaptable if car is inferior Europe to 'brush off' F1 investigation – report Haas basing F1 team on 'Nascar' approach Alonso 'more adaptable' than Raikkonen – … Read More
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FIA to reconsider Honda ‘freeze’ ruling
Honda likely to get engine freeze reprieve (GMM) The FIA could be set to rethink its decision to leave Honda outside of the new engine development 'unfreeze'. A loophole in … Read More
Rolex renews as Australian Grand Prix title sponsor
Rolex continues as title sponsor for the Australian Grand Prix, it was announced Monday. This will be the luxury Swiss watchmaker's third straight year as title sponsor of the season-opening … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Tuesday (Update)
UPDATE Updates shown in red below. 01/06/15 Honda being placed behind the 8-ball before they even start. Anything to maintain the Mercedes superiority. End of the line nears for dying … Read More
Ferrari sticking with inferior ‘pullrod’ suspension in 2015
As AR1.com told its readers when they first introduced the pullrod front suspension three years ago – back then we predicted Ferrari would not be fast because of it. And … Read More
Rolex renews title sponsorship of Australian Grand Prix
Rolex will sponsor the Australian Grand Prix for a third straight year The Swiss luxury watch brand will put its name to the season-opening race in motorsport's premier global series … Read More
F1 engine makers to meet in Geneva
(GMM) As ever in formula one, the future is always just around the next bend. On Tuesday, at Bernie Ecclestone's behest, representatives of the four engine manufacturers – Mercedes, Renault, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Monday (2nd Update)
UPDATE #2 Additional update shown in red below. 01/05/15 Updates shown in red below. 01/05/15 Pay drivers keep Sauber from complete collapse in 2015 Struggling teams still face uncertain future … Read More
Williams reorganizes engineering department
Williams have announced changes to their engineering department ahead of the 2015 season, including the recruitment of Dave Robson as Felipe Massa’s new race engineer. Robson, who will work under … Read More
Mercedes to bury competition again in 2015
Consider the 2015 F1 season over. Lewis Hamilton will again be World Champion as the huge Mercedes power advantage will continue. Expect he and Rosberg to cakewalk ever race (GMM) … Read More
Mercedes, McLaren to change colors in 2015
Could McLaren return to a white paint scheme again? (GMM) At least two top teams will enter the 2015 season with fundamentally different color schemes, it has emerged. Spain's El … Read More
Horner shocked by Renault deficit to Mercedes
Not only did the Renault Power Unit not put out a lot of power, it broken down regularly. Christian Horner admits he was shocked by Renault's deficit to Mercedes in … Read More
Lotus could change name in 2015 – report (Update)
UPDATE A long time ago, it was Toleman. Then Benetton. In the early part of the new millennium, the French Renault car company made it a works team, which it … Read More
More trouble for VJ Mallya (Update)
UPDATE Vijay Mallya In a further blow to Vijay Mallya's United Breweries Holdings (UBHL), the Karnataka High Court on Friday, admitted six winding-up petitions filed against the company by Kingfisher … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Saturday
Max Verstappen (R) with father Jos Honda excluded as engine upgrades allowed in 2015 Verstappen: Scoring points a realistic goal Arnoux says Ferrari needed a change What's new in F1 … Read More
F1 teams can develop engines during 2015
Mercedes' rivals Ferrari and Renault pushed hard in late-2014 for F1's engine freeze to be eased to give them more time to introduce much-needed upgrades, rather than having to complete … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Friday
Alonso being used as pawn in Mercedes/Hamilton negotiations Alonso first in line for Hamilton's seat – Wolff Mercedes to test 2015 car in January – Wolff Williams 'most dangerous' 2015 … Read More
Hamilton jealous how much Vettel is getting paid
According to AR1.com sources, Hamilton has not accepted the Mercedes offer to renew early because it's nowhere near the rumored $75 million per year salary Vettel is said to be … Read More
Did Vettel’s contract contribute to the end of Dodge/SRT Motorsports?
One needs to ponder the question, “did Sebastian Vettel’s signing with Ferrari contribute to the demise of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Dodge/SRT Motorsports program?” It is widely known that Fiat is … Read More
Ferrari bench better than Caterham seat – Vergne
Vergne has no interest driving the Caterham Friday track cleaning car (GMM) Jean-Eric Vergne insists his new Ferrari test role is better than a race seat at struggling backmarker Caterham. … Read More
Button marks new year with wedding (Update)
UPDATE Link to article with photos from wedding. Jenson Button and Jessica Michibata 01/01/15 (GMM) Jenson Button has rung in the new year by announcing he is now a married … Read More
Video: Mario Andretti reflects on the Indy 500
#WithAuthority. It's a mantra. A philosophy. An attitude, and a motivation that makes greatness possible. Some have called Mario Andretti the "godfather" of racing. He is certainly an American hero, … Read More
Latest F1 news in brief – Wednesday (Update)
UPDATE Updates shown in red below. 12/31/14 Bianchi still unconscious Marussia still owes Timo Glock $1m – source Family says Bianchi still unconscious 2014 even worse than 'nutcase' 2012 – … Read More
Schu ‘cries when he hears family’ – report
Michael Schumacher and his wife Corinna in better times (GMM) Michael Schumacher often cries when he hears the voices of his family members, according to a report in the Italian … Read More
Bianchi begins Rehab therapy
Jules Bianchi From ESPNF1.com — Jules Bianchi's condition remains unchanged but he has begun rehabilitation therapy, according to the latest statement from his family. Bianchi's parents Philippe and Christine said … Read More