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2015 f1 season articles archive
Over 100 driver penalties issued in record-breaking 2015
2015 F1 season
Posted onOver 100 driver penalties were issued for the first time last year, but the sanctions are becoming more lenient and consistent.
Mercedes urged Hamilton not to skip Monaco podium after losing race
2015 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onNew team radio communications reveal Mercedes were concerned Lewis Hamilton would not participate in the podium ceremony after his Monaco Grand Prix defeat.
F1 sees 20% less overtaking with 9% smaller field in 2015
2015 F1 season
Posted onThe number of overtaking moves during the 2015 season fell compared to last year according to data produced by F1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli.
Hamilton ‘wished season was over’ after title win
2015 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton admitted he found it harder to focus on racing after clinching this year’s championship title with three races to spare.
What was the best overtake of 2015? Make your nominations
2015 F1 season
Posted onThe F1 Fanatic 2015 season review will begin soon so once again it’s time to find out what you thought was the best overtaking move of the season.
Stroll joins Williams as development driver
2015 F1 season
Posted onLance Stroll has joined Williams’ driver development programme having previously been backed by Ferrari.
Lotus miss scrutineering in Abu Dhabi
2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLotus has been granted a waiver by the stewards after failing to present its cars in time for pre-race scrutineering in Abu Dhabi.
Lotus urges rethink of F1’s business model
2015 F1 season
Posted onFormula One faces an uncertain future if it does not rethink its financial structure, Lotus’s deputy team principal has warned.
Massa disqualified from Brazilian Grand Prix
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa has lost his eighth place in the Brazilian Grand Prix after one of his tyres was found to have exceeded the maximum tread temperature.
Massa laments “race to forget” at home
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa described his home grand prix as a “race to forget” after coming home in eighth place.
Verstappen frustrated by lack of speed
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen revealed his frustration at being passed easily on the straight by more powerful cars during the Brazilian Grand Prix.
“I was just controlling the pace” – Rosberg
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg said he had the race under control in Brazil despite coming under severe pressure from team mate Lewis Hamilton at times.
Hamilton “very unlikely” to pass Rosberg on-track
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton is pessimistic about his chance of overtaking team mate Nico Rosberg to win tomorrow’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Kerbs and asphalt make track “completely different” – Rosberg
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg says the Interlagos track feels very different to how it did 12 months ago because of changes to the kerbs and asphalt.
Mexico’s enthusiasm just what F1 needs – Massa
2015 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa says the enthusiasm for F1 seen at the last race in Mexico is exactly what the sport needs.
McLaren’s Alain Prost book reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onAfter endless books on his arch-rival Ayrton Senna, is this finally the quality Alain Prost biography we’ve been waiting for?
Raikkonen needs a firmer grip on the rules of racing
2015 F1 season
Posted onThe past three races have not been shining examples of Kimi Raikonen’s race craft and it may be time for him to brush up on the regulations.
Mateschitz insists Red Bull’s Renault deal is over and slams rivals
2015 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has denied claims his team could continue using Renault engines next year and criticised rival engine manufacturers for refusing to supply them in 2016.
Bottas: Raikkonen knew I was there
2015 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onValtteri Bottas believes Kimi Raikkonen was well aware his Williams was alongside when the pair collided in turn five during the Mexican Grand Prix.