Formula One News — August 2016
AUGUST 8, 2016
Good offer would restart F1 career says Buemi
Sebastien Buemi says only a "good offer" from a F1 team could entice him away from his current motor racing forays.
AUGUST 5, 2016
Montezemolo struggles to hold tongue over Ferrari
Former team president Luca di Montezemolo has struggled to resist commenting on Ferrari's current situation.
Ecclestone credits Verstappen for Heineken deal
Bernie Ecclestone has credited Max Verstappen for tipping Heineken over the edge in deciding to enter F1.
Wehrlein defends performance against Haryanto
Pascal Wehrlein has defended his performance alongside Manor teammate Rio Haryanto in the first half of 2016.
AUGUST 4, 2016
Renault could turn blue for 2017
The works Renault team could be set to change colours for 2017, according to the latest international reports.
Marko plays down Kvyat axe rumours
Dr Helmut Marko has moved to temper speculation that Daniil Kvyat is set to definitely lose Red Bull's backing.
Hulkenberg hails McLaren-Honda progress
Nico Hulkenberg has hailed McLaren-Honda's rate of improvement in 2016.
Ecclestone to sell F1 radio communication?
Bernie Ecclestone is reportedly planning to monetise access to radio communications in F1.
Sirotkin in running for Renault seat?
Sergey Sirotkin's father thinks the 20-year-old Russian is in the running to step into a race seat with Renault for 2017.
AUGUST 3, 2016
Williams opens door to Button, Perez
Williams has made clear its door may be open to not only Jenson Button but also Sergio Perez for the 2017 season.
Marchionne not satisfied but staying the course
Sergio Marchionne has this week suggested Ferrari will stay the course, despite admitting that the great Italian marque has disappointed in the opening half of 2016.
Father defends Magnussen's F1 commitment
Kevin Magnussen's father has hit back at media speculation that his future is Renault is under a cloud because of his work ethic.
Lauda to help Rosberg bounce back
Championship rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have got off to very different starts to their F1 summer break.
Wolff urges Renault to sign Ocon
Esteban Ocon looks set to be the next teenage charger to make his mark in formula one.
Mercedes, McLaren in dispute over engineer
A dispute is bubbling between world champions Mercedes and rival F1 team McLaren over an engineer.
AUGUST 2, 2016
Italy backs Rosberg over FIA penalty
The Italian media has backed Nico Rosberg after he was penalised for an overtaking move on Max Verstappen at Hockenheim.
Hockenheim wants help to secure German GP future
A cloud continues to hang over the future of the German grand prix.
Rosberg lost the title in July says Montagny
Lewis Hamilton may now be a sure bet to win his third consecutive world championship this year.
Hamilton sued over $4.6m Grenada villa
World champion Lewis Hamilton is in a $4.6 million legal battle with an Italian property developer.
Ecclestone hails police after kidnapping raid
Bernie Ecclestone has hailed Brazilian police after his mother-in-law was freed unhurt from kidnappers following a daring raid.
Haryanto pushing hard for Spa backing
Rio Haryanto says his management will not be resting during F1's summer break.
AUGUST 1, 2016
Arrivabene says Ferrari must increase downforce
Maurizio Arrivabene has admitted that Ferrari needs to rev up its progress when it comes to aerodynamics.
Magnussen still in play for 2017 seat?
Kevin Magnussen remains in the running to keep his works Renault seat beyond 2016.
McLaren heading for 2017 wins says Dennis
McLaren-Honda is on target for "victories" in 2017.