Formula One News — September 2015

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Vandoorne not new McLaren reserve

Stoffel Vandoorne has not been drafted into McLaren's lineup as reserve driver, the British team said on Wednesday.

Sauber's Zehnder sure haze won't stop Singapore GP

Singapore's skies remain hazy, but one paddock veteran is sure the popular and floodlit street race will go ahead.

BMW rules out F1 return

BMW has issued a clear "no" on the issue of a potential F1 comeback.

Magnussen to miss Singapore with broken hand

Kevin Magnussen will miss this weekend's Singapore grand prix after breaking his hand.

Renault confirms engine supplier days over

Carlos Ghosn has confirmed that Renault will cease to be merely an engine supplier in F1 beyond the end of 2015.

No more duck nose for Sauber

The centrepiece of Sauber's new package for Singapore is a short nose, the respected Swiss correspondent Roger Benoit claims.

Ricciardo unsure as Red Bull eyes customer status

Daniel Ricciardo is not convinced that reverting to engine 'customer' status will be a guarantee of success for Red Bull.

Rosberg to use Monza engine in Singapore

This weekend in Singapore, Nico Rosberg will use the very same new-specification Mercedes engine that was removed from his car ahead of qualifying at Monza.

Thai beer sponsors Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen has aligned with yet another alcoholic drink.

McLaren will not stop Magnussen exit

McLaren has denied reports it allowed the option on Kevin Magnussen's contract to "lapse".

Austrian broadcaster may stop F1 coverage

Austria could be set to lose its F1 television broadcaster.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Ghosn all but confirms Red Bull split

Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn on Tuesday all but confirmed speculation the French carmaker is set to split with F1 partners Red Bull and Toro Rosso.

Ecclestone regrets F1's Mosley loss

More than a year after avoiding jail over a corruption scandal, Bernie Ecclestone says his path is clear to keep running formula one.

McLaren not seeking alternative to Honda

Eric Boullier insists McLaren is not seeking an alternative to its current works arrangement with Honda.

Rosberg adopts nothing to lose approach to title

Nico Rosberg has vowed to keep his foot on the throttle even though his championship hopes suffered a major blow at Monza.

Lotus on cusp of administration?

Embattled Lotus' recent troubles are not over yet.

Merhi sees options to stay at Manor in 2016

Roberto Merhi admits there is no guarantee he will be back with the Manor team next year.

Impossible to be happy at Ferrari says Massa

Felipe Massa says he has no regrets about being ousted by Ferrari.

McLaren let Magnussen option lapse

McLaren reportedly allowed the option on Kevin Magnussen's contract covering the 2016 season to lapse.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Pirelli, FIA to avoid repeat of Monza controversy

Pirelli and the FIA are working to avoid a repeat of the post-race controversy that followed the recent Italian grand prix.

Singapore organisers nervous beneath hazy skies

Organisers of the Singapore grand prix are looking nervously to the hazy skies above the floodlit Marina Bay street circuit.

Red Bull can win with Ferrari power

Mark Webber thinks the switch to Ferrari power will be good for his former team Red Bull.

Williams may not use latest Mercedes spec

Williams is not sure it will get its hands on the latest specification of Mercedes' field-leading engine.