In the round-up: Todt reveals cost cap plans to be dropped • Engine noise level set to increase • Honda and Ford could power newest additions to grid
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Hamilton fends off Rosberg for win in Bahrain thriller
2014 Bahrain Grand Prix summary
Posted onLewis Hamilton took his second consecutive victory after holding off team mate Nico Rosberg in an intense race-long battle during a dramatic Bahrain Grand Prix.
2014 Bahrain GP qualifying team radio transcript
2014 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onWhile Rosberg claimed pole position Grosjean fumed at Sutil and Bottas was vexed by the marshals. Here’s what drivers said on their radios during qualifying.
Rules change debate “absurd”, says Wolff
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Wolff dismisses ‘absurd’ rule change calls • Bottas expects to fight for podium • Rosberg “the new Prost” says Stewart
Can Williams recapture Bahrain test form in race?
2014 Bahrain Grand Prix preview
Posted onWilliams haven’t realised the potential they showed during pre-season testing in Bahrain in the two races so far, but this could be their time to shine.
2014 Malaysian Grand Prix team radio transcript
2014 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Malaysian Grand Prix was again marked by a row over team orders where one driver refused to follow instructions from the pit wall.
Red Bull out-developing Mercedes, claims Vettel
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Red Bull making bigger steps forward than Mercedes, says Vettel • Button laments lack of top speed • Todt fears losing cash-strapped teams
Hamilton heads dominant Mercedes 1-2 in Malaysia
2014 Malaysian Grand Prix summary
Posted onLewis Hamilton put the disappointment of Albert Park well behind him in Sepang by dominating proceedings to take his first win of the 2014 season.
Drivers critical of Pirelli wet tyre performance
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Drivers question wet tyre effectiveness • Hamilton’s pride at matching pole record • More to come from McLaren, says Button
2014 Malaysian GP qualifying team radio transcript
2014 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onThe heavens opened at the worst possible time for the drivers ahead of qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix. Here’s what was said on the teams’ radios.
Mercedes set the pace but eyes will be on Red Bull
2014 Malaysian Grand Prix preview
Posted onAustralia proved Mercedes are F1’s new pace setters but Red Bull return to the scene of last year’s biggest controversy under a cloud once more.
2014 Australian Grand Prix team radio transcript
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onThe team radio chatter in Australia reveals more about how large Mercedes advantage was and how even their closest rivals knew they couldn’t challenge them.
Ecclestone prepared to sell F1 shares
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ecclestone set to sell shares in F1 • Honda targeting fuel economy ahead of F1 return • ‘The girl thing doesn’t matter’ – Claire Williams
Nico Rosberg wins the 2014 Australian Grand Prix
2014 Australian Grand Prix summary
Posted onMercedes delivered on their pre-season promise by dominating the first race of the season in Australia. Nico Rosberg won by 24 seconds.
Drivers fear fuel saving methods may prove dangerous
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Drivers concerned over fuel saving dangers • Hamilton expecting tough race • Alonso admits Ferrari need more performance
2014 Australian GP qualifying team radio transcript
2014 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onRain was the last thing the teams wanted to see in qualifying but the Melbourne weather wasn’t co-operating. Here’s how the session unfolded in the broadcast team radio chatter.
F1 steps into the unknown in Melbourne
2014 Australian Grand Prix preview
Posted onFormula One draws a deep, collective breath and plunges into a season-opening weekend overflowing with unknowns and uncertainties.
New cars take twice as long to fix, say Ferrari
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: V6 cars take twice as long to fix • Mercedes admit they have advantage • Possible teams protest looming for Melbourne
Massa on top for Williams on damp final day
2014 F1 season
Posted onFelipe Massa finished his first test for Williams on a high by setting the fastest time on the final day of running
Magnussen top on debut as Red Bull woe continues
2014 F1 season
Posted onKevin Magnussen impressed on his first day’s testing at Jerez by setting the fastest time of the week so far to top the time sheets on day three.