Formula One News — March 2016

MARCH 17, 2016

Williams shorter nose passes crash test

Williams' much anticipated new nose for its 2016 car has finally passed the mandatory crash tests.

Hulkenberg unfazed by Mallya troubles

Nico Hulkenberg on Thursday put a brave face on the speculation swirling around the future of Force India.

Red Bull set for Aston Martin deal

Aston Martin's touted F1 foray is back on track, it emerged in the Melbourne paddock on Thursday.

Radio clampdown not good for F1 says Alonso

Fernando Alonso thinks F1 is taking a backwards step with the further clampdown on pit-to-car radio communication in 2016.

Verstappen wants 2016 podium, top car in 2017

Max Verstappen has joined his boss Franz Tost in targeting a podium for 2016.

Ferrari link motivated Haas switch says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean has admitted that switching to Haas for 2016 moved him one step closer to a "dream" Ferrari seat.

Renault admits focus will shift to 2017

Kevin Magnussen has more on his mind this week than the new colour of his 2016 car.

Honda to break cycle in two years says Villadelprat

F1 veteran Joan Villadelprat thinks Honda can eventually succeed in formula one.

Raikkonen needs strong start to 2016

Kimi Raikkonen's manager has admitted 2016 will be a crucial year for the 2007 world champion.

Ericsson thinks Sauber problems over now

Sauber's drivers have put a brave face on swirling speculation about the future of the Swiss team.

Manor can benefit from qualifying mistakes according to Wehrlein

Pascal Wehrlein is looking past the qualifying controversy and instead sees an opportunity for the Manor team.

MARCH 16, 2016

Ferrari will snap up slightest mistake

Ferrari is now within an uncomfortable striking distance of Mercedes' dominance, according to Niki Lauda.

Renault to unveil all-yellow livery

Renault is set to unveil an all-yellow race livery for 2016.

Qualifying not enough to improve F1 says Berger

Gerhard Berger is yet another pundit who believes Mercedes will once again rule the roost in 2016.

Police investigated Hamilton's NZ trip

On his trip 'down under', Lewis Hamilton found himself in hot water even before setting foot on Australian soil.

Webber expects Button retirement talk in 2016

Before even a single lap in the 21-race grand prix calendar has been logged, Jenson Button's future in formula one is already being discussed.

Merhi says Mercedes strongest again

Although the action begins in Melbourne this weekend, Roberto Merhi is still not ruling out a role in formula one in 2016.

F1 success driving huge car sales according to Zetsche

Success in formula one is translating perfectly into Mercedes' road car sales.

Kovalainen predicts difficult start for Haas

Heikki Kovalainen thinks F1's new American team Haas will have a "very difficult" debut season.

Troubled Mallya set to sit out Melbourne

Force India deputy Bob Fernley has hinted that team owner Vijay Mallya will likely skip this weekend's 2016 season opener in Melbourne.

Lauda understands Schumacher information blackout

Niki Lauda has backed the decision of Michael Schumacher's family to safeguard the privacy of the F1 great.

MARCH 15, 2016

CVC sale could change how F1 is run says Ecclestone

CVC's decision about selling formula one could change how Bernie Ecclestone runs the sport, the F1 supremo said on Tuesday.

Mercedes has the edge on Ferrari?

Jos Verstappen thinks Mercedes will come out of the blocks in Melbourne this weekend with its dominance intact.

Marko hints F1 to equalise engine performance

Moves are afoot to close the performance gaps between the four 'power units' in formula one.