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Lewis Hamilton won the 2014 United States Grand Prix to take a 24-point lead in the Formula One drivers’ championship. The Brit caught and passed team-mate Nico Rosberg on the 24th lap, and he looked delighted on the podium. Rosberg, by contrast, looked a little bit disappointed after appearing so dominant in qualifying. Once again he failed to convert a pole position into a race win. Behind...
Published: October 31, 2014
With the 2014 United States Grand Prix just days away, Fernando Alonso continues to run rings around anyone trying to find out what his plans are for 2015. All he’ll say is that people will, apparently, be very excited when he finally makes his revelation. Marcus Ericsson’s 2015 plans are also uncertain, but reports have surfaced linking him (and his $20 million annual backing) with Sauber....
Published: October 30, 2014
The Circuit of the Americas is a great venue for Formula One in the United States. Challenging, interesting and seemingly capable of attracting plenty of fans, the sport really seems to have found a new American home. But the country is huge, and by far the world’s largest consumer market. It has room for at least one more race—but where could it be held? Ten American venues have hosted...
Published: October 29, 2014
Formula One is in turmoil, and a reduced field of just 18 cars will arrive at Austin, Texas for the 2014 United States Grand Prix. Marussia joined Caterham this week in administration, meaning both teams will be absent. The spectre of third cars is looming on the horizon, but they won’t be seen in 2014. The nine teams that do attend will be greeted by the magnificent Circuit of The Americas,...
Published: October 28, 2014
As we come toward the end of October, it’s difficult to recall a more tumultuous month in recent Formula One history. Marussia became the latest casualty of the ever-increasing cost of competing, following Caterham into administration on Monday. A “serious” rescue deal is reported to be on the table and they retain ninth in the constructors’ championship for the time being,...
Published: October 27, 2014
For the best part of the last two decades, McLaren have been Formula One’s serious team. There’s none of the style and occasionally chaotic flair of Ferrari, the beloved independence of Williams, the joviality and irreverence of Lotus or the somewhat entertaining management style which has been a feature of Mercedes since Ross Brawn departed. They have their moments, but for much of the...
Published: October 25, 2014
Kimi Raikkonen accepts he will finish his Formula One career at Ferrari, and believes he could have at least two more years left with the Scuderia. But he may need to find a way to improve his form. The team’s fourth place in the constructors’ championship could be under threat with McLaren set to continue development of their car all the way to the final race of the year. Closing the 45-point...
Published: October 21, 2014
Kimi Raikkonen’s lack of pace is all in his mind, according to his former Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa. The Brazilian believes the domineering presence of Fernando Alonso at the Scuderia is enough to cause any driver’s form to drop—the seemingly unflappable Finn included. Further toward the back of the grid, a key supplier to the Caterham team has entered administration. Caterham...
Published: October 20, 2014
Street circuits have long been a bit of a novelty in Formula One. Tight and twisty with uneven surfaces and barriers inches from the racing line, they’re the once- or twice-yearly forays into a world far removed from the purpose-built race tracks upon which most of the action takes place. Though grands prix on such circuits are rarely the most exciting of affairs, they’ve always been worth...
Published: October 14, 2014
Fernando Alonso wants to wear silver with his next team, but is yet to commit to McLaren-Honda for 2015. BBC Sport’s Andrew Benson says it’s entirely possible he’ll sit out next season and hope to land a Mercedes drive the year after. While Alonso contemplates his future, employees at Mercedes are celebrating their constructors’ championship title. It’s set to get even...