Formula One News — February 2016

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Magnussen and girlfriend victims of stalking

Kevin Magnussen has been at the centre of a stalking case, the Danish newspaper BT reported.

Vergne to replace Gutierrez as reserve

Jean-Eric Vergne could be set to step into the reserve driver role at Ferrari.

Monza eyes new F1 deal before Melbourne

Monza is hoping to secure a new formula one race deal for the future before the start of the 2016 season.

Briatore rules out returning to current F1

Flavio Briatore has ruled out returning to formula one for now.

Red Bull to be strong with Renault power says Vasseur

The Renault works team is expecting Red Bull to perform well in 2016.

Caterham collapse probes taking place?

Investigations into the collapse and attempted revival of Caterham in late 2014 are underway.

Manor chances looking positive says Rossi

Alexander Rossi says his chances of a Manor race seat for 2016 are "looking good".

F1 banker Gribkowsky to leave jail

Gerhard Gribkowsky is set to be released from jail.

Merhi linked with Renault test role

Roberto Merhi is still not ruling out keeping a role in formula one for 2016.

Booth, Lowdon launch Le Mans team

Former Manor F1 chiefs John Booth and Graeme Lowdon are continuing their motor racing adventure in Le Mans endurance sports cars.

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Magnussen had another F1 offer for 2016

Renault wasn't Kevin Magnussen's only F1 option for 2016, according to the Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet.

Renault can win again in future says Briatore

Flavio Briatore has wished his old employer well as Renault prepares to return to full works status in formula one this year.

McLaren-Honda must be better in 2016

Alain Prost thinks McLaren-Honda will have a better season in 2016.

Magnussen sympathises with ousted Maldonado

Kevin Magnussen has expressed his sympathy for the plight of Pastor Maldonado, who was ousted at the last minute by Renault for 2016.

Chris Dyer returns to F1 with Renault

Chris Dyer, a well-known former engineer for Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen, is returning to F1 after a five year hiatus.

2016 Renault car conservative says Abiteboul

Renault will walk a fine line between improving the 2016 car and preparing for the opportunity presented by next year's radically different rules.

Renault not surprised by Marko comments

Renault says it is not surprised by comments made recently by Dr Helmut Marko.

Friday outings possible for Ocon

Esteban Ocon may get some Friday practice outings in 2016.

Schumacher news not good says Montezemolo

Michael Schumacher's former boss has caused a stir by suggesting the health condition of the F1 legend is "not good".

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

No 2016 car or race livery at Renault launch

Renault revealed neither its 2016 car nor the race livery as the wraps came off a mostly black single seater during Wednesday's Paris event.

Renault seat a surprise says Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen was still letting the news sink in as he stepped onto the stage as a works Renault race driver on Wednesday.

Renault wants 200 more staff at Enstone

Renault is aiming to add 200 staff to its Enstone chassis factory by the end of next year.

Renault to have difficult year says Prost

Alain Prost has played down Renault's hopes for 2016.

Magnussen brings sponsor to F1

Kevin Magnussen said he felt lucky to have been given a rare "second chance" in formula one.