McLaren Mercedes has confirmed the appointment of former Lotus team principal Eric Boullier as its race director. The Frenchman’s exit from Lotus was announced last Friday. He has been replaced by team co-chairman Gerard Lopez. Rumours immediately after the confirmation linked him to a move to McLaren, but as team principal. He will now join
All the Formula 1 2014 cars
Here for a click all the F1 2014 cars.
Live: first day in Jerez
Here you can see the pictures of new Mereces, Red Bull, Force India cars. Also HERE you may find the coverage of the first day live.
The 2014 season begins: Jerez test preview
The first track action of the season commences on Tuesday morning as 10 teams begin their testing programme at the Jerez circuit in southern Spain. The first of the three four-day tests will feature all bar Lotus as 2014’s drivers get their first real taste of their machines for the coming season. Formula 1 enters
Sauber unveils their 2014 challenger, the Ferrari V6 turbo powered C33
The Sauber F1 Team today presents the new Sauber C33-Ferrari with which its two drivers, Esteban Gutiérrez (MX, 22) and Adrian Sutil (DE, 31), will be lining up on the grid for the start of the 2014 FIA Formula One World Championship. The team has signed up Giedo van der Garde (NL, 28) as its
Ferrari unveils F14 T in Maranello
Ferrari has unveiled their 2014 challenger in Maranello, the F14 T. Ferrari revealed on Friday that the car would be called the F14 T after it topped an online poll decided by fans. The car will be raced by Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen. Raikkonen will debut the car at Jerez on Tuesday and Wednesday,
McLaren and Lotus at war over team principals and title sponsor
The internal turmoil and uncertainty at Lotus has been capturing headlines for several months, while McLaren’s unexpected ‘civil war’ broke out a few weeks ago and since then has been a huge topic of debate – now the two teams are at loggerheads over team principals and a big money title sponsor. A few days
Dispute brewing between Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari
Reports have emerged that even before the new V6 turbo engines are fired up in anger, a dispute is brewing between Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari. Auto Motor und Sport he dispute is over whether a protective cover for the turbocharger, weighing a crucial 3 or 4 kilograms, is necessary. Mercedes and Renault argue that the
Eric Boullier leaves Lotus, Lopez replaces
Eric Boullier has left the Lotus formula one team and will be replaced by Genii capital owner Gerard Lopez. In a statement from Lopez, he confirmed the departure of Boullier saying “Lotus F1 Team has never stood still and we head into what promises to be an exciting 2014 season with an innovative new car,
McLaren reveals grey MP4-29
McLaren have revealed their 2014 challenger, named MP4-29. The car features a grey livery and a distinctive nose cone, influenced by the new regulations that mandate a low tip of the nose. Different to images released by Williams, the McLaren’s nose is an elegant design that still pushed the boundaries of the regulations. Keeping the