Formula One News — January 2016

Gerhard Berger thinks F1 is not the spectacle it once was.

Paul Hembery has played down claims that Pirelli was behind the reported watering-down of planned radical chassis changes for 2017.

Pope Francis has promised to pray for Michael Schumacher.

McLaren has signed up Volkswagen's motor racing chief Jost Capito.

Stoffel Vandoorne says he is hoping to break into formula one in 2017.

Paul Hembery on Thursday said he is expecting formula one to enjoy an exciting start to the 2016 season.

Valtteri Bottas used a false name in order to enjoy a recent running race, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti reported on Thursday.

Felipe Massa has admitted there is no guarantee his F1 career will continue after the forthcoming 2016 season.

Bernie Ecclestone thinks Mercedes is set for a third consecutive year of dominating formula one in 2016.

Renault officials have flown to Caracas amid speculation Pastor Maldonado could lose his race seat for 2016.

Valtteri Bottas thinks Williams is on track to have a better season in 2016.

Pierre Gasly is hoping to break into formula one with Toro Rosso next year.

Once again as a new F1 season looms, there is legal trouble ahead for the Swiss team Sauber.

Long-time podium champagne sponsor Mumm is leaving F1.

Mercedes has no thoughts whatsoever about reassessing its commitment to formula one.

Haas is targeting points finishes in its debut season, driver Esteban Gutierrez has confirmed.

Sauber has appointed a replacement for departing long-time senior engineer Giampaolo Dall'Ara.

F1 teams will test in the days after two European grands prix in 2016, it emerged on Wednesday.

Kevin Magnussen is reportedly in talks with Renault about replacing Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado in 2016.

In Italy and across the world, anticipation about Ferrari's new car for 2016 and a potential championship bid is building.

McLaren's abysmal season was actually "good" for the team, boss Eric Boullier says.

Pascal Wehrlein says he is still waiting to know if he will make his formula one debut in 2016.

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche says he is perfectly happy with Mercedes' F1 driver duo.

F1's manufacturers look set to agree to reduce the price of their engines, even if they want to press ahead with the current 'power unit' formula beyond 2017.