1 October 2014 – Hugo Boss will become a team partner of the Mercedes Formula 1 team next season, it has been confirmed. The announcement, which was expected, brings to an end Hugo Boss’ long association with McLaren, which began back in 1981 – over 30 years ago. It comes as McLaren will switch from
Honda provides first look of F1 power unit
They’re back and now it’s real: the much expected Honda Formula One engine may still be under development, but the manufacturer decided to use this weekend’s Japanese GP to offer a sneak peak of its 2015 power unit. TOKYO, Japan, October 1, 2014 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today gave the world a first look
Renault braced for engine penalties
Renault says it is braced for a spate of engine penalties in the closing stages of the 2014 season. Toro Rosso rookie Daniil Kvyat became the first driver to fall foul of Formula 1’s strict new power unit regulations when he used a sixth Renault engine at the previous Singapore round, resulting in a 10-place
2015 nose rules benefit Mercedes, Ferrari
Two teams already have a “big head start” when it comes to the 2015 regulations, according to Force India technical boss Andy Green. With the shape of this year’s nose designs ranging from the odd to the unseemly, the FIA has moved to end the situation by tweaking the rules for 2015. It means teams
Ferrari ‘determined’ to overhaul Williams
Ferrari says it is “determined” to reclaim third in the Constructors’ standings during the season run-in. With five rounds remaining, the Maranello-based outfit is locked in a battle with the revitalised Williams, which jumped ahead at the Italian Grand Prix courtesy of Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas’ sizeable points haul. Although Ferrari scored more points
Vettel speaks up as Alonso rumours keep burning
Fernando Alonso is the man on everybody’s lips this week in the world of Formula One. Musing the recent departure from the great but currently-troubled Ferrari of its long-term president Luca di Montezemolo, former F1 driver and champion Mika Hakkinen said: “Nothing is forever. “Definitely it will not be the only change at Ferrari. There
Brabham team could return to Formula 1
The historic Brabham name will make its racing return by entering the World Endurance Championship (WEC) next year, the intended first step in a journey back to the top echelon of motorsport, Formula 1. The overall programme is being masterminded by ex-Grand Prix driver David Brabham, the youngest son of three-time Formula 1 World Champion
Cost issue could end ‘freeze’ relaxation talks
Mercedes’ rivals are pushing hard behind the scenes for even more freedom in design improvements. Toto Wolff says F1’s struggling teams would be the victims if a push to relax the engine development ‘freeze’ is successful. As Mercedes continues to utterly dominate in the first season of the turbo V6 era, behind-the-scenes discussions have turned
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton determined to break Suzuka duck
Lewis Hamilton is determined to keep his run of success going and satisfy his ambition to win at Suzuka. The Mercedes driver has won the last two grands prix to move into the championship lead but has never won at Japan’s classic circuit. “Suzuka is the one track I want to win at. I have
Schumacher’s son on path to F1 glory
Michael Schumacher’s son is well on the road to Formula One glory. As his famous father continued to recover from his skiing fall of last December, 15-year-old Mick Schumacher has become become the vice-champion of the FIA’s KF-Junior karting category. The finals took place in France, where the younger Schumacher took part not under his