Formula One News — May 2016

MAY 15, 2016

Vettel yet to talk to Ferrari about 2017 teammate

Sebastian Vettel has hinted he will recommend to Ferrari that Kimi Raikkonen is kept on board for another season.

No Friday outings for Vandoorne

McLaren-Honda team boss Eric Boullier says there are no plans for Stoffel Vandoorne to be given Friday morning outings in 2016.

Mission accomplished for Max's father Jos

Jos Verstappen is taking a step back from the limelight in the career of his son and F1 teen sensation Max.

MAY 14, 2016

Ferrari puzzled by qualifying flop

Ferrari's lack of speed in qualifying puzzled everyone, as the Scuderia had high hopes of challenging Mercedes for pole position this afternoon. As it turned out, Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel will line up on the third row of the grid for tomorrow's race.

Another first for Verstappen

"First time with a microphone," Max Verstappen said when he sat down to talk with the media after his sensational qualifying where he put his Red Bull fourth on the grid for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Qualifying Report - 52 P1s

Spanish GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Spanish GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Spanish GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Spanish GP - Qualifying Results

Raikkonen not too old for 2017 seat says Arrivabene

Maurizio Arrivabene has indicated Kimi Raikkonen stands a strong chance of keeping his seat at Ferrari for 2017.

Verstappen says Toro Rosso engineer exits strange

Following Max Verstappen's switch to Red Bull, it is increasingly clear there is little love lost between the Dutchman and Toro Rosso.

Haas drivers unhappy in Spain

Haas, F1's new American team, fielded two very unhappy race drivers in practice ahead of the Spanish grand prix.

Practice 3 Report - Problems at Mercedes

Spanish GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Spanish GP - Practice 3 Results

Pirelli unsure about Palmer blowout cause

Renault and Pirelli are puzzled as to the cause of Jolyon Palmer's high-speed tyre blowout in Friday practice.

Verstappen must be on Ricciardo's pace says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says he expects Max Verstappen to be immediately close to new teammate Daniel Ricciardo's pace.

Next circuits better for Ferrari says Vettel

Amid rising pressure, Ferrari is still upbeat about 2016.

McLaren on track for clash with FIA over engines

McLaren-Honda could be shaping up to clash with F1's governing body over the new engine regulations.

Ricciardo says contractual situation open

Daniel Ricciardo is not completely ruling himself out of the 2017 'silly season'.

Hamilton could take year off in 2017?

A wild rumour is being whispered in the Barcelona paddock about Lewis Hamilton's future in F1.

Button, Vandoorne enter 2017 silly season

Silly season rumours about the futures of Jenson Button and Stoffel Vandoorne are revving up in Barcelona.

Rosberg aims to avoid first lap drama

Championship leader Nico Rosberg said he will wary at the start of Sunday's Spanish grand prix, following a spate of first-corner crashes in 2016.

Customers happy with Ferrari engine upgrade

Ferrari's 2016-spec engine customers have given the thumbs up to the new 'power unit' specification released by the Maranello marque for Spain.