Formula One News — April 2016

APRIL 17, 2016

Ferrari poised to challenge Mercedes in China

Ferrari may be poised in China to secure its first victory of 2016.

Vettel plays down risk of F1 driver strike

Sebastian Vettel has played down speculation F1 drivers' anger at the political situation in the sport could lead to a strike.

Rosberg heading for new Mercedes deal?

Nico Rosberg is on course to secure a new contract to keep racing at Mercedes beyond 2016.

APRIL 16, 2016

McLaren wants to keep Alonso beyond 2017

McLaren-Honda has opened the door for Fernando Alonso to renew his contract beyond the end of next year.

Todt should let F1 war go to court says Mosley

Jean Todt's predecessor says the Frenchman should put formula one back on the right track by having the current agreements challenged in court.

Pirelli now close to FIA contract says Hembery

Pirelli is now edging close to finally sealing its new deal to stay in F1 beyond the end of this season.

Gene Haas aims fire at F1 whiners

Haas, the new American team, has stepped up the tone of its rhetoric amid criticism of its close alliance with Ferrari.

Mallya to miss more F1 races as passport suspended

Vijay Mallya will miss more F1 races in the immediate future, after the Indian government suspended his passport.

Qualifying Report - Insanity reined in

Chinese GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Chinese GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Team Quotes

Chinese GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Saturday Press Conference

Chinese GP - Saturday Press Conference

Qualifying Results

Chinese GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Report - Falling out of the sky

Chinese GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Chinese GP - Practice 3 Results

APRIL 15, 2016

Practice 2 Report - Red China

Chinese GP - Practice 2 Report

Friday Photos

Chinese GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Chinese GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Chinese GP - Friday Team Quotes

Mercedes duo squabble over dinner bill

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have for now confined their championship battle to a squabble over a dinner bill.

Toro Rosso engine could be least powerful says Sainz

Carlos Sainz thinks it is possible Toro Rosso is already the team with the least amount of horse power on the grid.

Ecclestone eyeing new partners for Canada GP

Bernie Ecclestone is getting involved in finding new investors for Montreal's Canadian grand prix, according to a report in La Presse newspaper.

Bottas gets turn with new Williams nose

Valtteri Bottas will get his turn with Williams' new front nose and wing this weekend in China.

Steiner tells Haas critics to read the rules

Gunther Steiner says he is unfazed amid criticism of Haas' controversial approach to F1.