Formula One News — September 2016

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Zak Brown, Agag linked with F1 roles

F1 sponsorship guru Zak Brown is lining up a top job in the sport, according to the respected business outlet Sky News.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Vandoorne denies Button deal means more pressure

Stoffel Vandoorne does not think Jenson Button's new McLaren deal will ramp up the pressure when he makes his F1 debut next year.

Ricciardo not sure radical change good for F1

Daniel Ricciardo is not sure radical change is the right move when it comes to improving formula one.

Formula E would welcome Massa switch

Formula E boss Alejandro Agag has admitted he would "love" Felipe Massa to make the switch to the all-electric series.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Rosberg can beat Hamilton says Prost

F1 legend Alain Prost has joined those who think Nico Rosberg has a real chance of winning the 2016 world championship.

Honda aims to avoid Suzuka engine penalty

Honda is preparing to spend the last of its engine upgrade 'tokens' soon.

Singapore was best chance for 2016 win says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted his last chance of winning a race may have come and gone in Singapore.

Renault engine swap rumours false says Sainz

Carlos Sainz has once again played down suggestions he might complete a shock switch to the works Renault team for 2017.

McLaren plays down Apple buyout rumours

McLaren has denied reports that it could be bought by the famous electronics multinational Apple.

Mercedes had Ferrari-like struggle too says Wolff

Toto Wolff has backed F1 rival Ferrari's efforts to win again in formula one.

Lauda to push for 2017 Bahrain test

Niki Lauda says he will push the teams to allow Pirelli to do some pre-season testing in a warm location like Bahrain.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Carey wants F1 races to be much bigger

After attending just one grand prix, F1's new executive chairman is already making plans for big changes.

Wolff not worried about Liberty's income plans

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he is not worried about new F1 owner Liberty Media's plans to fundamentally change how prize money is distributed.

Stroll signs Williams deal for 2017?

Lance Stroll has signed a contract to make his F1 debut for Williams in 2017.

Magnussen wants to stay at Renault

Kevin Magnussen's advisor says the Dane still regards staying at Renault as his 'plan A' for 2017.

Wolff slams Gutierrez for backmarker driving

Toto Wolff is the latest F1 figure to hit out at the driving of Haas racer Esteban Gutierrez.

Hamilton must hit back in Malaysia says Lauda

Lewis Hamilton must hit back hard at championship rival and teammate Nico Rosberg next weekend in Malaysia.

F1 door open for Berger's nephew says Wolff

Toto Wolff says "the door is open" to a potential future in formula one for Lucas Auer.

Massa surprised by retirement reaction

Felipe Massa says he has been heartened by the reaction to his decision to retire from F1 at the end of the year.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

F1 paddock ponders Rosberg as 2016 champion

The F1 paddock is musing the possibility that Nico Rosberg will be crowned the sport's next world champion.

Ferrari must open base in England says Briatore

Sebastian Vettel is struggling amid the current situation at Ferrari, according to a respected Italian journalist.

Alonso eyes title fight for McLaren in 2017

Fernando Alonso is still targeting a tilt at the 2017 world championship.

Kvyat passion back to normal in Singapore

It was a tale of reverse fortunes for two drivers on the Singapore grid last weekend.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Ecclestone-Carey power struggle shaping up

A power struggle between Bernie Ecclestone and F1 newcomer Chase Carey is continuing to shape up.