F1 Today 5/2/2015

Hopes ended for Caterham Caterham’s hopes of returning have apparently ended after the administrators put the teams remaining assets up for sale. The team went into administration last year and have failed to find a buyer Administrator Finbarr O’Connell told BBC Radio Oxford several auctions, including of the 2014 F1 race cars, will be held

JEREZ TEST: Ferrari has another good day as Mercedes show pace

Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen rounded off a successful preseason test for the team making them fastest in three out of the four days. While Sauber’s Marcus Ericsson was second and Lewis Hamilton third. Mclaren had another tough day while they get to grips with the Honda power unit. The car driven by Jenson Button only could

Marussia to exit administration making a return likely

The team formerly known as Marussia have come out of administration according to the AP News agency. The Marussia president Graeme Lowdon has sourced new investors, the identity of which is not yet known. The teams Administrators FRP Advisory said the team was making “progress towards a longer-term viable solution”. This comes after an auction

Jerez test: most teams suffer issues on day three

McLaren showed some progress on day three of preseason testing in Jerez with Fernando Alonso completing 32 laps. The team only managed 32 laps at close racing speeds before a water leak brought their day to an end. It wasn’t only McLaren who had problems as both Mercedes and Red Bull also suffered engine problems

Unlikely to be German GP – Ecclestone

Berine Ecclestone has told Germany’s Rhein Zeitung newspaper that the country is unlikely to hold a Grand Prix this year but there is still time to secure a deal. The 84-year old says it is due to “poor in recent years that it is not economically viable.” Ecclestone last month told Reuters that the race

Sebastian Vettel fastest on day two in Jerez

Sebastian Vettel led the way during the second day of preseason testing in Jerez. The Ferrari driver was ahead of Sauber a team who also use Ferrari to power the car. The Lotus made it first run on track after being built overnight by the team and completed 41 laps before a drivetrain issue brought

Jerez Test: Vettel leads pace narrowly over Sauber and Mereceds

Sebastian Vettel led the pace during the first day of pre-season testing in Jerez. The German who has switched from Red Bull was followed by another Ferrari powered car the Sauber of Marcus Ericson and Mercedes Nico Rosberg. But the Mercedes car looked strong as the team looks to successfully defend both the drivers and