Formula One News — December 2015
DECEMBER 18, 2015
Lowe questions downforce increase for 2017
Mercedes is among those who are worried about F1's expected new rules for 2017.
ITV to replace BBC for free F1 in Britain
The BBC, F1's free-to-air British broadcaster, looks set to drop its coverage of the sport.
Wolff not worried about rivals poaching staff
Toto Wolff says he is not worried Mercedes' success will be eroded by rival teams poaching top staff.
Vandoorne aims for F1 debut in 2017
Stoffel Vandoorne has acknowledged that his F1 race career will have to wait until 2017 at least.
Hugo Hakkinen not following Mick Schumacher to F1
In 1999, as Mika Hakkinen won his second world championship, arch F1 rival Michael Schumacher welcomed a son - Mick - into the world.
Carmen Jorda excited about future with Renault
Carmen Jorda sounds confident she will remain with Enstone as the current Lotus team transitions to Renault ownership over the winter.
DECEMBER 17, 2015
Mercedes was full blast for most of 2015
Toto Wolff has denied that Mercedes spent much of the 2015 season 'sandbagging' to hide its true performance advantage.
Aston Martin deal unlikely for now
Aston Martin looks set to shelve for now its plans to enter formula one with Force India.
F1 thinks about small teams too much says Alonso
Fernando Alonso says whether he stays in F1 beyond his current contract depends on McLaren-Honda's form and the direction of the sport.
Renault confident Ilmor help will pay off
Renault is confident the involvement of Ilmor, led by the renowned F1 engine guru Mario Illien, will help the French manufacturer as it aims to make a big step forward in 2016.
Alonso manager responds after Marchionne jibe
Two figures have defended Fernando Alonso following a verbal jibe by Ferrari's new president Sergio Marchionne.
DECEMBER 16, 2015
Jock Clear joining Ferrari but not Hoyle
Benjamin Hoyle, an engineer at the centre of a new espionage saga in F1, will never be joining Ferrari.
F1 figures say Austin uncertainty bad for sport
Two more F1 figures say it would not be good for the sport if Austin falls off the 2016 calendar.
Ferrari expects more competitive McLaren-Honda
Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has tipped McLaren-Honda to take a clear step forward for 2016.
Montezemolo not sure Alfa Romeo will return
The world of F1 should not get too excited about a potential return to the sport of Alfa Romeo, former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has warned.
No German GP again in 2017 says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone is not confident about the future of the German grand prix.
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Williams to run Jaguar's Formula E team
F1 team Williams will run a new Formula E outfit for Jaguar Land Rover, the Indian-owned British carmaker.
Toro Rosso could beat Red Bull in 2016 says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has admitted Red Bull could be outpaced by the energy drink team's secondary team in 2016.
F1 could find new US GP venue says Haas
America's future in F1 is not endangered by the problems facing the current US grand prix in Austin.
Alfa Romeo could return to F1?
Alfa Romeo could return to formula one, Fiat Chrysler president Sergio Marchionne has announced.
Ecclestone must solve engine problem
Sergio Marchionne pulled no punches when asked about an apparent 'war' with Bernie Ecclestone and the FIA.
Look to MotoGP for new F1 rules model
F1 should look to the two-wheeled world of MotoGP for a system of simpler rules.
Vettel more Ferrarista than Alonso ever was
In assessing Sebastian Vettel's first year at Ferrari, president Sergio Marchionne aimed a pointed barb at Fernando Alonso.
Domenicali linked with move to Lamborghini
Stefano Domenicali, the former Ferrari team boss, looks set for yet another new challenge.