Formula One News — December 2015

DECEMBER 11, 2015

F1 can speed up without downforce says Whiting

F1 can speed up for the future without exacerbating the current problems associated with aerodynamics.

Ralf plays down Schumacher dream team with nephew Mick

Ralf Schumacher has played down the prospect of a 'Schumacher dream team' to rise back up the ranks towards F1.

DECEMBER 10, 2015

New rules to re-fire Newey spark

Looming rule changes could re-fire Adrian Newey's motivation to work in formula one.

2016 could be Rosberg's year says Stewart

2016 could finally be Nico Rosberg's year.

F1 cars today not easy to drive says Massa

Felipe Massa has hit back at suggestions driving a formula one car today is "easy".

CVC may not help save US GP

F1 is heading into its winter sojourn with a cloud hanging over the future of the US grand prix.

Rosberg hits back at Hamilton's favourite argument

Even though Toto Wolff has warned them to stop bickering, Nico Rosberg has hit back at teammate Lewis Hamilton's latest verbal jibe.

Toro Rosso can beat Red Bull in 2016

Carlos Sainz thinks it is possible Toro Rosso could beat Red Bull's premier F1 team in 2016.

2016 McLaren car already better

McLaren says it will have a significantly different car for 2016.

Marko says carmakers wielding F1 cartel

Dr Helmut Marko agrees that the car manufacturers involved in formula one at present are wielding too much political power.

Verstappen tipped for Laureus award

Max Verstappen's flow of high-profile awards looks set to continue.

Raikkonen predicts another year of rumours

Kimi Raikkonen thinks another season of predictable speculation about his future will soon begin.

DECEMBER 9, 2015

Ecclestone thinks Todt should step back from F1

Bernie Ecclestone thinks FIA president Jean Todt should step back from the front line in formula one.

McLaren had lessons in Japanese culture says Button

McLaren staff have had lessons in Japanese culture as the struggling team gets up to speed with works Honda power.

Horner predicts more Mercedes dominance in 2016

Christian Horner has predicted another year on top for Mercedes in 2016.

Pundits slam Hamilton for late-season behaviour

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has slammed Lewis Hamilton for his behaviour since winning the world championship in October.

Mercedes spy Hoyle not joining Ferrari

Ferrari has played down reports it has signed up F1's latest alleged espionage protagonist.

Renault must change drivers for 2016 says Briatore

Former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore has urged the French carmaker to look carefully at its contracted driver lineup for 2016.

Canada GP promoter admits late to pay suppliers

The promoter of the popular Canadian grand prix has fallen behind in payments to suppliers, according to the Quebec newspaper La Presse.

Toro Rosso backs Sainz amid Verstappen hype

Team boss Franz Tost says it is not fair to judge Carlos Sainz's F1 debut simply by looking at his points tally.

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Mercedes sues F1 engineer for espionage

World champion team Mercedes on Tuesday confirmed reports it is suing an engineer.

Briatore denies Alonso to Renault rumours

Flavio Briatore has dismissed suggestions Fernando Alonso might be considering a sensational return to lead Renault's latest works effort in F1.

Sabbatical not right for Alonso says Hakkinen

Lowering his guard and taking a sabbatical amid McLaren-Honda's troubles would not be the right move for Fernando Alonso.

Hamilton seat not in doubt over lifestyle says Wolff

Toto Wolff has rubbished reports it could be Lewis Hamilton's off-track lifestyle that costs the triple world champion his seat at Mercedes.