Formula One News — September 2016
SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
Sauber keeps rebuilding after Longbow buyout
Sauber is continuing to rebuild after almost collapsing under financial strain earlier in 2016.
Button happy to retire with one title
Jenson Button says he would be happy to retire with just a single world championship under his belt.
Grosjean welcomes F1's new American owners
Romain Grosjean has welcomed F1's new American owners, saying the 'American way' can be good for the sport.
Hamilton not worried about Singapore slump
Lewis Hamilton says he is not too worried about a repeat this weekend of Mercedes' poor showing in the Singapore grand prix last year.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
British grand prix not super-safe says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has hit out at European countries that don't spend more to safeguard their future on the F1 calendar.
Driver decision not a priority for Renault
Kevin Magnussen's chances of keeping his place at Renault dramatically drop after September ends, according to the Danish newspaper BT.
Doornbos tips Verstappen to shine in Singapore
Former F1 driver Robert Doornbos thinks his countryman Max Verstappen has a real chance of winning this weekend's Singapore grand prix.
Nasr happier with Sauber after team buyout
After almost collapsing earlier this year, Sauber is now noticeably back on track.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2016
Mercedes active suspension trick revealed
The FIA and rival teams want to stop a rule loophole that explains some of the superiority of Mercedes' 2016 car.
Stroll admits pressure of F1 debut rumours
Lance Stroll has admitted he is feeling the "pressure" of speculation linking him with the Williams race seat for 2017.
Ecclestone, Button tip Hamilton for title
Two prominent F1 figures would put their money on Lewis Hamilton winning a third consecutive drivers' title in 2017.
Ecclestone says Prost best ever F1 driver
Bernie Ecclestone has named Alain Prost as the greatest F1 driver of all time.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
Bottas gets married in Helsinki
Valtteri Bottas has enjoyed an exciting preparation for this weekend's Singapore grand prix.
Abu Dhabi could be Ecclestone's last race?
Bernie Ecclestone's future might not be as secure as it was earlier thought.
Engine survived big Magnussen crash
Kevin Magnussen looks set to re-use the power unit that was aboard his Renault when he crashed heavily at Eau Rouge recently.
Kaltenborn expects European decision soon
Monisha Kaltenborn has tipped the European Commission to rule on the fairness of the governance and income distribution in formula one "soon".
Stroll ready for F1 debut
Lance Stroll says he is ready to drive a formula one car.
Bianchi hits back at legal action criticism
The late Jules Bianchi's father has defended his criticism of F1 authorities.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
Verstappen not ruling out Singapore win
Max Verstappen is not ruling out a bid for victory under the Singapore lights next weekend.
Formula E boss plays down F1 role rumours
Formula E boss Alejandro Agag has played down suggestions he is set to help run formula one in the wake of the buyout by US media tycoon John Malone.
F1 takeover must clear two hurdles
F1's sale to US tycoon John Malone's Liberty Media is yet to clear two significant hurdles.
Manager had Renault, Haas talks says Massa
Felipe Massa has admitted his manager had contact with other teams before he decided to retire from F1 at the end of the year.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016
Ecclestone confirms he is staying
Bernie Ecclestone is staying in formula one, despite earlier speculation that the F1 supremo would be ousted amid the sale deal to Liberty Media.
Vandoorne wants to beat Alonso in 2017
Stoffel Vandoorne insists he is looking forward to going up against Fernando Alonso next year at McLaren.