Formula One News — July 2016

JULY 20, 2016

Renault admits 2017 driver lineup still open

Renault has admitted that its driver lineup for 2017 remains totally open.

JULY 19, 2016

Rossi back on F1 radar after Indy 500 win

Alexander Rossi might have re-booted his F1 aspirations by winning the fabled Indianapolis 500 this year.

Verstappen plays down title chances

Max Verstappen has played down his chances of taking on Mercedes' might for the 2016 world championship.

Officials say Monza still in game for Italy GP

Italian officials are refusing to acknowledge that Monza's chances of keeping the grand prix are now over.

Champions don't mind long 2016 calendar

Two prominent F1 drivers say they have no problem with this year's longest-ever race calendar and the shift away from Europe.

Allison set for Ferrari split?

James Allison looks set to split with Ferrari, according to the authoritative Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport.

JULY 18, 2016

F1 prepared to wave goodbye to Italy says Ecclestone

The future of the historic Italian grand prix at Monza continues to hang in the balance.

Verstappen toasts success with $400,000 car

Max Verstappen has toasted the early success of his meteoric formula one career with an extravagant purchase -- but only with his father's 'ok'.

Alonso speaks up for fast, experienced Button

Jenson Button is a key member of the McLaren-Honda project, according to his current teammate Fernando Alonso.

Ocon ready to take on Verstappen again Ocon ready to take on Verstappen again

Esteban Ocon says he is "100 per cent ready" to go head-to-head with Max Verstappen yet again.

JULY 15, 2016

Prost likens Mercedes battle to Senna clash

Alain Prost has likened the intensifying fight between Mercedes' two drivers to his legendary battle with teammate Ayrton Senna.

Apple linked with F1 rights buyout

Apple, the famous American multinational technology company, has been linked with buying F1's commercial rights.

Source plays Arrivabene exit claims

An insider who is famously close to Ferrari has played down rumours Maurizio Arrivabene could lose his job.

Petrobras eyes Toro Rosso supply deal?

The Brazilian oil company Petrobras is considering adding Toro Rosso to its formula one roster.

JULY 14, 2016

Villeneuve slams F1 drivers over safety car

Two former grand prix winners are leading the criticism of F1's new tendency to start any wet race behind the safety car.

Candidates queue up for Palmer's seat

Jolyon Palmer may face a struggle to hang onto his Renault seat beyond 2016.

Vettel pressed for new Raikkonen deal

Sebastian Vettel insisted that Ferrari keep Kimi Raikkonen for 2017, according to a British newspaper.

Perez to assess future in summer break

Sergio Perez is still not willing to pledge his future to Force India.

Full season for Haryanto not assured says manager

Rio Haryanto's run in formula one could now be coming to an end.

Grosjean mourns Bianchi but opposed to Halo

Even the sad memory of his friend Jules Bianchi does not mean Romain Grosjean backs the proposed 'Halo' device.

JULY 13, 2016

Red Bull would vote against Halo

Red Bull has indicated it will vote against the introduction of the 'Halo' cockpit protection for 2017.

Getting noticed is difficult at Manor says Wehrlein

Pascal Wehrlein has indicated he wants his F1 career to step up a notch for 2017.

Haas leaves driver question open for now

Haas is leaving its driver lineup for the 2017 season open for now.

JULY 12, 2016

Calls grow for radio clampdown to end

There are growing calls for F1 to scrap its "ridiculous" ban on technology-related driver coaching on the radio.