Ferrari spying on Mercedes: what's new?
November 28, 2014 (13:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Some media have recently picked up on obvious spying from Ferrari towards other teams, seemingly surprised that this happens in the sport. In reality however, it's "normal". More...

Williams lures Unilever away from Lotus
November 28, 2014 (12:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Williams F1 have signed a new multi-year partnership agreement with the global consumer goods company Unilever, beginning in 2015. Unilever previously had a sponsorship agreement with Lotus. More...

McLaren Honda woes continue at Abu Dhabi
November 26, 2014 (22:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
McLaren endured a very difficult test at Abu Dhabi, one that was set to see the glorious public debut of the first Honda powered Formula One car in nearly ten years. More...

Pirelli pleased with feedback on 2015 tyres
November 26, 2014 (22:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
At the final in-season test of the year, held straight after the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Pirellis 2015 tyres were seen for the first time " although there were no dedicated Pirelli test days, with each team concentrating on its own independent programme. More...

Wehrlein on top as Abu Dhabi test ends
November 26, 2014 (19:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Mercedes test driver Pascal Wehrlein ended the 2014 running by putting Mercedes on top of the timesheets, as has so often been the case this year. The day effectively concludes 2014, with the next track action only foreseen at the Jerez winter test in 2 months time. More...

Bottas tops first day of Abu Dhabi test
November 25, 2014 (17:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Valtteri Bottas topped the first day of the young drivers test at Abu Dhabi, approximately half a second faster than Ferrari's Kimi Rikknen and Mercedes rival Nico Rosberg. More...

Abu Dhabi test: driver line-up
November 25, 2014 (00:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Ahead of the final test of the 2014 Formula One season, all teams have confirmed their drivers for the two day young drivers test at Abu Dhabi. Marussia is evidently the only absent team. More...

Mattiacci out as Arrivabene becomes Ferrari principal
November 24, 2014 (20:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Scuderia Ferrari have appointed a new team principal in name of Maurizio Arrivabene, replacing Marco Mattiaci who only joined the team 8 months ago, but recently lost a lot of credit in his handling of Alonso's departure. More...

Stevens to drive Caterham at Abu Dhabi test
November 24, 2014 (20:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The CaterhamF1 Team has announced that Will Stevens will run its car on both days during the upcoming Abu Dhabi test. Stevens debuted in Formula One last weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and is hopeful the gained experience increases his chance for a 2015 F1 seat. More...

Toro Rosso fails to fulfil Abu Dhabi expectations
November 23, 2014 (21:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Jean-Eric Vergne was the only man to finish the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Toro Rosso, and contrary to expectations he lacked the pace to finish in the top 10. Team mate Daniil Kvyat failed to finish due to an engine problem. More...

Ricciardo 'really happy' as Vettel ends Red Bull career with pale result
November 23, 2014 (21:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Daniel Ricciardo was once more hailed by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner for his great drive to 4th following a start from the pitlane. Sebastian Vettel meanwhile rounded off his final race for Red Bull Racing with an 8th place finish. More...

Strong race secures Force India's best ever season
November 23, 2014 (21:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
As the 2014 season came to a close in Abu Dhabi, Sahara Force India ended the season in style with a strong double points finish at Yas Marina. With double points on offer, the team scored 28 points as Nico Hulkenberg raced to sixth place just ahead of Sergio Perez in seventh. More...

Caterham drivers thankful to fans for ability to race
November 23, 2014 (20:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Caterham F1 returned to racing this weekend at Abu Dhabi, resulting in a finish for rookie Will Stevens. Kamui Kobayashi on the other hand was driving comfortably ahead of his team mate until he had to retire his car. More...

Hamilton secures second title with Abu Dhabi victory
November 23, 2014 (16:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Lewis Hamilton has secured his second Formula One World Championship title following victory at today's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton never came under any threat after reliability failed Rosberg. Williams' Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas completed the podium. More...

Force India seals multi-year contract with Pérez
November 22, 2014 (22:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Sahara Force India has confirmed that Sergio Perez has extended his contract to continue racing with the team for 2015 and beyond. He will continue to team up with Nico Hulkenberg with whom a contract extension was announced earlier. More...

Red Bull front wings found flexible, disqualified
November 22, 2014 (21:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The race stewards at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix have opted to disqualify both Red Bull drivers after it was found that the team had designed its front wings to flex under aerodynamic load. More...

Rosberg takes pole for championship decider
November 22, 2014 (15:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Nico Rosberg has taken pole position this evening at Abu Dhabi, outperforming team mate and championship rival Lewis Hamilton. Williams' Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa qualified third and fourth and will start from the second row on the grid. More...

Honda only option to move forward - Dennis
November 22, 2014 (13:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
McLaren team principal Ron Dennis has outlined McLaren's thinking in choosing a deal with newcomer Honda over the team's current partnership with Mercedes. More...

Rosberg takes the lead in final practice
November 22, 2014 (12:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Nico Rosberg jumped atop the timesheet in the final practice session ahead of qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He went 3 tenths quicker around Yes Marina that his team mate Lewis Hamilton after the latter proved fastest in both Friday sessions. More...

Hamilton stays ahead at Abu Dhabi
November 21, 2014 (17:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Lewis Hamilton continued to have the edge in the second practice session at Abu Dhabi, going less than a tenth of a second faster than his team mate Nico Rosberg. Behind the Mercedes duo, the competition edged closed, even though still roughly 8 tenths behind. More...

Hamilton ahead as Mercedes holds big advantage
November 21, 2014 (12:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a trouble-free start to the Abu Dhabi GP weekend by ending the first practice session on top, little more than a tenth ahead of team mate Nico Rosberg. The duo confirmed their car's dominance as third fastest man Alonso was 1.7s slower on his fastest lap. More...

Stevens to team up with Kobayashi at Abu Dhabi
November 20, 2014 (23:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Caterham F1 Team has confirmed Will Stevens to race for the team at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He will join Kamui Kobayashi in the team's return to the grid after being absent from the US and Brazilian events. More...

Honest talk with Alonso
November 20, 2014 (22:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Fernando Alonso will depart from his beloved Ferrari team. The two-time world champion speaks about the reasons behind his decision and the past year when he raced in the fabled scarlet car. More...

Preview: Abu Dhabi GP
November 20, 2014 (17:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
After nine months of intense racing, the 2014 Formula 1 World Championship draws to a close in Abu Dhabi next weekend. With double points up for grabs for the first time in the sports history, it promises to be a thrilling climax to the season. More...

Official: Alonso departs from Ferrari
November 20, 2014 (12:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Scuderia Ferrari have confirmed on Friday morning that Fernando Alonso will leave the squad at the end of the year. The Spaniard puts an end to his career in scarlet after five years. More...

Official: Vettel joins Ferrari
November 20, 2014 (12:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Ferrari announced today that Sebastian Vettel will join the team as from next year as the fabled Italian squad embarks a new chapter in its history. After weeks of discussions and speculations Ferrari officially put an end to the story as it confirmed that long-serving Fernando Alonso will leave the team at the end of the season and he will be replaced by quadruple Sebastian Vettel. More...

Nine time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen retires from racing
November 19, 2014 (22:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Tom Kristensen, the most succesful endurance racer all time, had announced his retirement from motor sport, stopping his counter on 9 victories in the Le Mans 24 hours race. More...

Jules Bianchi flies home
November 19, 2014 (19:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Jules Bianchi has been flown back to France after starting to breathe unaided, his parents has announced in a statement today. Bianchi is still unconscious and will continue to be treated for his injuries caused by a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. More...

Lotus confirms Grosjean for 2015
November 19, 2014 (19:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Lotus F1 Team is pleased to announce that Romain Grosjean will continue to drive for the team in 2015 as it embarks on its first season with Mercedes-Benz power. Romain will continue to partner Pastor Maldonado, who was confirmed for 2015 earlier this year. More...

Palmer and Goddart to drive Force India VJM07
November 19, 2014 (13:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Sahara Force India has named GP2 Series Champion Jolyon Palmer and 22-year-old Australian Spike Goddard as the team's line-up for next week's young driver test in Abu Dhabi. More...

Haas appoints Borland as VP of technology
November 18, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Veteran motorsports engineer Matt Borland has been named vice president of technology for Haas F1 Team and Stewart-Haas Racing. Borland will attempt to become the link between Haas F1 Team and the Stewart-Haas team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. More...

McLaren postpones drive decision until December
November 18, 2014 (21:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The McLaren F1 Team has postponed a decision on its 2015 driver line-up to 1 December at the earliest, attempting to put the focus back on the final race of the season this weekend at Abu Dhabi. More...

Q+A with Lotus' Nick Chester
November 18, 2014 (09:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Lotus F1 Team Technical Director Nick Chester is looking forward to a solid season finale at Abu Dhabi, and hopeful of a good result in the team's final race with Renault power. More...

Kobayashi confirmed for Caterham at Abu Dhabi
November 18, 2014 (09:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Kamui Kobayashi will race for the Caterham F1 Team in the season finale in Abu Dhabi next week, the team has announced in a statement. The second driver to race alongside Kamui will be announced in due course. More...

Sainz and Ricciardo set for Abu Dhabi test
November 18, 2014 (08:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Formula Renault 3.5 Champion Carlos Sainz Jr will line-up alongside Daniel Ricciardo for Infiniti Red Bull Racings final test of the 2014 season at Yas Marina Circuit on November 25 and 26 following the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. More...

Bianchi?s condition: No significant change
November 16, 2014 (21:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Marussia racing and Ferrari test driver, Jules Bianchi is still in coma and his condition has not changed significantly according to Marussia Sporting Director and President, Graeme Lowdon. More...

Caterham confirms it will race at Abu Dhabi
November 14, 2014 (19:00) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The Caterham F1 Team is has announced it will be racing at the final Formula 1 Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi next week thanks to the support of the fans, who have helped the team raise enough money to make it possible through Crowdcube. More...

Official statement from Schumacher?s family
November 14, 2014 (18:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Michael Schumachers family is still stunned by the sheer amount of sympathies it receives and thanked for the continuous support while it keeps supporting Michael in his hardest battle of his life. More...

McLaren set to run Honda powered MP4-29
November 13, 2014 (13:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
The McLaren Formula One team has confirmed they have got around preparing an interim car to test the new Honda power unit, set to power the team's car in 2015. More...

Raikkönen's honest talk about his problems
November 13, 2014 (09:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
In 2014 Kimi Raikknen returend to his former team which he won his world title with. However the Finnish champion hasn't enjoyed as fruitful spell as his first one was. He now talks about the challenges he has faced so far in this season. More...

Ericsson terminates Caterham F1 contract
November 12, 2014 (23:15) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Swedish Formula One driver Marcus Ericsson has announced that he has ended his agreement with Caterham F1, ruling out driving for the team at Abu Dhabi. More...

Ferrari strategy risk pays off for Raikkonen
November 09, 2014 (23:45) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Scuderia Ferrari drivers, Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen finished the Brazilian Grand Prix in sixth and seventh places respectively, after staging a great duel, which saw them swap positions with only a few laps to go. More...

Seatbelt issue knocks Bottas out of contention
November 09, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Williams did have its fair share of bad luck at Brazil, but Felipe Massa still secured a wonderful podium finish in front of his home crowd, despite a penalty for speeding in the pitlane. Valtteri Bottas was nowhere near the podium as a seatbelt issue delayed him considerably at his first pitstop. He finished 10th. More...

I had the pace, but Nico drove a great race - Hamilton
November 09, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Nico Rosberg took victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix after a race-long battle with team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who completed a record-breaking one-two finish for the Silver Arrows at Interlagos. More...

Lotus 'expected better' in Brazil
November 09, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Lotus' Pastor Maldonado finished twelfth whilst Romain Grosjean was classified seventeenth in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Both drivers struggled from start to finish, culminated by a power unit issue on Romain Grosjean's car that forced him to stop 8 laps from the chequered flag. More...

Sauber's promising qualifying fails to pay off
November 09, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
After both Sauber F1 Team drivers had shown strong performances in quite cold conditions on Saturday in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, they struggled on a much warmer track on Sunday. In the beginning, Esteban Gutirrez dropped down the ranking to finish 14th while team mate Adrian Sutil finished 16th, having started from the pitlane. More...

Hulkenberg maintains strong reputation at Săo Paulo
November 09, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Sahara Force India scored four points in todays Brazilian Grand Prix as Nico Hulkenberg raced to eighth place. Teammate Sergio Perez completed the race in 15th place. More...

Toro Rosso unable to score points
November 09, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Toro Rosso knew it was going to be difficult to get into the points in Brazil, and that expectation materialized. From low grid positions, both drivers got stuck in traffic and lacked top speed to progress through the field. More...

Button's 4th emphasizes Magnussen's tyre struggles
November 09, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
McLaren had a Brazilian Grand Prix with varying success. Jenson Button did an excellent job managing tyre wear to finish fourth. Kevin Magnussen meanwhile struggled to handle this degradation and moved backward throughout the race, finishing 9th. More...

Suspension failure halts Ricciardo at Brazil
November 09, 2014 (23:30) [ Indexed from F1technical.net ]
Red Bull Racing had a difficult race in Brazil. While Sebastian Vettel fought his way up to finish 5th after a troubled first lap, Daniel Ricciardo encountered a front suspension failure that forced an early retirement. More...