Ricciardo prepared for form to dip

Daniel Ricciardo says he is mentally prepared for when his stunning 2014 Formula 1 form takes an inevitable dip in the future

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Marciello joins Sauber as test and reserve driver

Ferrari protege Raffaele Marciello has joined Sauber as test and reserve driver for the 2015 season, the Swiss team announced on Wednesday. Marciello, 20, already has prior experience of Formula One machinery, having tested for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi in November. He will combine his new Sauber duties with a second full season in GP2, in which he won once and claimed four podiums en route to eighth in the 2014 championship

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Marciello to be Sauber reserve

Raffaele Marciello, part of Ferrari’s Driver Academy, has been appointed Sauber’s test and reserve driver for 2015.

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Marciello becomes Sauber reserve

Ferrari protege Raffaele Marciello will be Sauber's test and reserve driver for the 2015 Formula 1 season

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The good, the bad and the ugly of Formula 1 in 2014

Formula 1 entered a brave new world in 2014 but sometimes the glamour sport seemed more cruel than cool, and more determined to alienate than attract new fans. There was plenty to savour, of course, with dominant Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton (above) and Nico Rosberg taking their wheel-to-wheel duel down to the wire in one […]

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Schumacher cries when he hears voices of his family

Michael Schumacher often cries when he hears the voices of his family members, according to a report in Autosprint. This week, the F1 legend’s manager and doctor hit back at claims by former driver Philippe Streiff, who declared that while Schumacher is unable to speak, he is “starting to recognise those close to him”. Official […]

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Bianchi Family: Jules continues to fight

The parents of Jules Bianchi, Philippe and Christine, would like to provide the following update regarding Jules’ medical situation: “As we reach the conclusion of a difficult year for our family, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide a further update regarding Jules’ medical situation, per our pledge to communicate continued information, when appropriate, […]

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Bianchi's condition unchanged

Three months after his horrific accident in the Japanese GP, Jules Bianchi remains unconscious but able to breathe unaided, his family have confirmed.

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Bianchi begins rehabilitation therapy

Jules Bianchi's neurological state remains unchanged, but the Formula 1 driver has began a rehabilitation therapy, according to the latest update from his family

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Ocon a star of the future - Lotus

Formula 3 European champion Esteban Ocon will be a Formula 1 star in the future, according to Lotus' trackside operations director Alan Permane

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Boullier: Force India woke McLaren up

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier reckons the close battle between McLaren and Force India in the 2014 constructors' championship acted as a "wake-up call" for his Formula 1 team

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2014 Team of the Year – Williams

In 2013 Williams scored a measly five points finishing the season ninth in the constructors beating only perennial backmarkers Marussia and Caterham, fast forward 12 months and the Grove outfit amassed 320 points and ended the season third ahead of grandees such as Ferrari and McLaren. The Williams FW36 with the Mercedes power unit bolted […]

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2014 Rookie of the Year – Daniil Kvyat

Our rookie of the year accolade was a toss up between Kevin Magnussen and Daniil Kvyat, and what tilted the decision towards the Russian rather than the Dane is the fact that one has been promoted to a top team and the other has been demoted by a top team. A graduate of the Red […]

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2014 Car of the Year – Mercedes W05

It was clear from day one of preseason testing that Mercedes had built a very impressive 1.6-litre V6 power unit – the PU106A Hybrid – for the sport’s all new turbo era, and without doubt it was the choice piece of kit to have bolted on to your Formula 1 car in 2014. Add to […]

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2014 Moment of the Year – Clash at Spa

With Nico Rosberg in command of championship proceedings, 11 points ahead of teammate and title rival Lewis Hamilton, the Formula 1 circus set up camp at the hallowed Spa-Francorchamps for a race which would prove to be the turning point of the season. When the lights went off Hamilton passed the slow-starting Rosberg and stole […]

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Mention of Schumi still sensitive issue at ski crash site

Exactly a year after Michael Schumacher’s skiing accident, the Meribel resort director wants to move on. As the world looks back to 29 December 2013, when the most successful driver in grand prix history famously fell and struck his head on a snow-covered rock, a reporter for the major German newspaper Bild-Zeitung returned to the […]

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Ferrari works on F1 engine with Austrian company

Ferrari is pushing ahead with improving its power unit and car after a faltering start to the new turbo V6 engine era in Formula 1. Of the sport’s three engine makers in 2014, the fabled Maranello marque was the only one not to win a single grand prix. Ferrari, the works Renault team Red Bull […]

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No experience worries for Verstappen

Max Verstappen is convinced he has enough experience to make the jump to Formula 1 with the Toro Rosso team next season.

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Schumacher facing 'long fight'

A year on from his life-changing skiing accident, Michael Schumacher’s manager has reiterated that the former F1 world champion faces a “long fight” in his recovery.

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Kvyat not afraid of Ricciardo

Daniil Kvyat says he is not scared of going up against Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull next season, despite the Australian's superb 2014 Formula 1 campaign.

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Lotus 'subject to confirmation'

The Lotus team have been listed as “subject to confirmation” on an updated FIA entry list for the 2015 Formula 1 season.

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Grosjean: F1 teams wrong to forget me

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean says top Formula 1 teams should not forget what he is capable of despite a dismal 2014 season.

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Vettel 'ruthlessness' a Ferrari boost

Ferrari stands to benefit from a ruthless streak that Sebastian Vettel has in pushing for what he wants, reckons his former Formula 1 team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.

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Williams: Massa exceeded expectations

Williams Formula 1 team chief technical officer Pat Symonds admits Felipe Massa's speed in 2014 exceeded expectations

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McLaren-Honda wants engine unfreeze

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier insists it is in the best interest of Formula 1 to allow Mercedes' rivals to catch up in the engine department

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Sauber: Ferrari can't be scapegoat

Monisha Kaltenborn has admitted that her Sauber squad cannot only blame Ferrari engines for its poor 2014 Formula 1 season

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Horner: Bad year made Vettel better

Red Bull boss Christian Horner reckons four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel will be a better driver for the struggles he has endured in 2014

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2014 Team of the Year – Williams

In 2013 Williams scored a measly five points finishing the season ninth in the constructors beating only perennial backmarkers Marussia and Caterham, fast forward 12 months and the Grove outfit amassed 320 points and ended the season third ahead of grandees such as Ferrari and McLaren. The Williams FW36 with the Mercedes power unit bolted […]

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2014 Car of the Year – Mercedes W05

It was clear from day one of preseason testing that Mercedes had built a very impressive 1.6-litre V6 power unit – the PU106A Hybrid – for the sport’s all new turbo era, and without doubt it was the choice piece of kit to have bolted on to your Formula 1 car in 2014. Add to […]

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2014 Rookie of the Year – Daniil Kvyat

Our rookie of the year accolade was a toss up between Kevin Magnussen and Daniil Kvyat, and what tilted the decision towards the Russian rather than the Dane is the fact that one has been promoted to a top team and the other has been demoted by a top team. A graduate of the Red […]

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2014 Moment of the Year – Rosberg vs Hamilton at Spa

With Nico Rosberg in command of championship proceedings, 11 points ahead of teammate and title rival Lewis Hamilton, the Formula 1 circus set up camp at the hallowed Spa-Francorchamps for a race which would prove to be the turning point of the season. When the lights went off Hamilton passed the slow-starting Rosberg and stole […]

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Mercedes was paranoid throughout 2014

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff insists that he never felt comfortable about the advantage his team had over its Formula 1 rivals until the closing stages of 2014

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Massa: Williams is like a new team

The Williams Formula 1 team still needs to sharpen its organisation because it has implemented so many changes it feels "like a new team" compared to Ferrari, reckons Felipe Massa

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Moments in time - the 2014 season special

Kamui Kobayashi and Felipe Massa's dramatic first-corner clash in Melbourne to Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg's emotional post-race embrace at Yas Marina, the past season provided many moments that will linger long in the memory. As 2014 draws to a close, we look back over some of the stand-out images from an unforgettable year of racing

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Grosjean says Renault 'messed up'

http://ift.tt/1xbE4lG Grosjean reckons engine supplier Renault "messed up" during the 2014 Formula 1 season, but he expects the French company to improve next year

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Montezemolo hits out at Marchionne

http://ift.tt/1AIaBCk Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has hit back at "gratuitous and unfounded accusations" about his management of the company and its Formula 1 team

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Kvyat: 2014 shows age no issue in F1

http://ift.tt/1x3Btve Kvyat reckons his performances for Toro Rosso as a Formula 1 rookie in 2014 prove that drivers can cut it at the top level from a young age

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Zetsche impressed by Rosberg’s spirit in defeat

http://ift.tt/13Drh17 Rosberg’s attitude and sportsmanship as he raced to Formula 1 world title defeat in Abu Dhabi perfectly encapsulated the Mercedes spirit. That was the view of Daimler supremo Dieter Zetsche as he wrote an internal Christmas letter to employees, which has been revealed by Sport Bild. The letter comes at the end of a […]

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Haas buys Marussia HQ and factory in UK

http://ift.tt/1zwLtiZ Formula 1 team,destined for the grid in 2016, has reportedly acquired Marussia’s factory in Banbury, UK. Although the cars will be designed and manufactured at a bespoke facility alongside the Stewart-Haas Nascar team in North Carolina, owner Gene Haas has also been looking for a separate UK base for his Formula 1 outfit. “I […]

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Abiteboul upbeat about Renault and Illmor collaboration

Renault’s Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has hailed the new collaboration with Illmor headed by engine guru Mario Illien. “It is great that Renault are now working with Ilmor,” said Christian Horner, the boss of Renault’s works team Red Bull, who in 2014 failed to win the title for the first time since 2009. Renault […]



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Red Bull retain Buemi as 2015 reserve driver

Red Bull Racing have re-signed Sebastien Buemi as the team's reserve driver for the 2015 season. It will be the fifth year in the role for Buemi, who was recently crowned FIA World Endurance Champion alongside fellow ex-F1 racer Anthony Davidson. “I'm very pleased to take on another season as reserve driver at Infiniti Red Bull Racing,” said Buemi



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Red Bull re-signs Buemi as F1 reserve

World Endurance Champion Sebastien Buemi will remain the Red Bull Formula 1 team's reserve driver in 2015



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Buemi is retained by Red Bull

Sebastien Buemi has been retained as Red Bull’s reserve driver for 2015.



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Caterham 'hopeful' of return

Administrators at Caterham F1 remain “hopeful” the team will compete at the start of the new season in March.



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Ferrari braced for tough 2015

Ferrari’s new hierarchy have warned the team are braced for another “difficult” season after enduring a traumatic “year to forget in 2014”.



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Maldonado 'doesn't deserve' bad image

Pastor Maldonado dealt with Lotus's tough 2014 Formula 1 season better than Romain Grosjean and does not deserve his "awfully bad" image, reckons the team's trackside operations director Alan Permane



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Ferrari calls for F1 fan 'revolution'

A "revolution" in the way Formula 1 presents itself to fans is required if the sport is to survive and prosper, according to new Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne



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Ferrari annual Christmas lunch provides food for thought

The winds of change have swept through Ferrari and even Christmas has a different feel in the aftermath of a revolution which has well and truly culled the old guard, and heralded a new guard for the Scuderia’s new era. Media invited to the team’s Fiorano test track to attend the traditional seasonal lunch in […]



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