Formula One News — October 2016

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Renault extends option on Magnussen's contract

Kevin Magnussen's chances of staying at Renault next year have received a significant boost, according to the latest reports from Denmark.

Mercedes could be key to Massa future

Felipe Massa has admitted his relationship with current engine supplier Mercedes could be the key to his future beyond F1.

2017 revolution depends on Pirelli says Sainz

Carlos Sainz thinks F1 drivers will have "fun" with the sport's radical new rules for 2017.

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Hamilton prepared to sit out practice sessions

World champion Lewis Hamilton says he might sit out practice sessions over the course of the remaining five race weekends.

Italy slams Vettel amid Ferrari crisis

The Italian press has slammed Sebastian Vettel after his disastrous Malaysian grand prix, claiming Ferrari's number 1 driver has fallen into "crisis".

De la Rosa doubts Alonso can win 2017 title

Fernando Alonso is the best formula one driver of all time - that is the claim of former F1 driver and tester Pedro de la Rosa.

Baku race set for 2017 name tweak

The formula one race on the streets of Baku is set for a name tweak.

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Red Bull denies team orders imposed in Malaysia

Red Bull has denied its drivers were ordered against racing to the chequered flag in Malaysia for the team's first one-two since 2013.

Force India ends Perez uncertainty

Force India has finally ended the uncertainty about Sergio Perez's F1 future.

Red Bull argues against Bahrain winter testing

Red Bull is arguing against moves to have some winter testing take place in guaranteed warmer weather in Bahrain.

Wolff excuses Hamilton over sabotage claims

Toto Wolff has excused Lewis Hamilton for triggering a conspiracy theory storm after the Malaysian grand prix.

Montreal working on 2017 race fix

Moves are afoot to secure Montreal's place on the 2017 F1 calendar.

Race Report - Between drinks

Malaysian GP - Race Report - By Dan Knutson in Sepang

OCTOBER 2, 2016

Race Notes - Ricciardo leads Red Bull one-two

Malaysian GP - Race NotesBy Mark Karp

Sunday Photos

Malaysian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Malaysian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Malaysian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Malaysian GP - Race Results

Perez staying at Force India

The saga of Sergio Perez's future appears to be ending, with authoritative sources reporting that the Mexican is staying put at Force India.

Raikkonen will cope with fast 2017 cars

Kimi Raikkonen's trainer insists the Finn will be ready for the faster cars of 2017.

Current 21-race calendar too much says Alonso

Fernando Alonso thinks the current F1 calendar is at the limit.

Kvyat not interested in Gasly rumours

Daniil Kvyat says he is not considering the possibility that Pierre Gasly will end his F1 career at the tender age of 22.

Ferrari denies tool left in Raikkonen's car

Ferrari has denied Kimi Raikkonen's claim that a mechanic left a flashlight in the footwell of the Finnish driver's car during practice at Sepang.

Sochi not ruling out 2018 night race

Russian race organisers are still not ruling out the possibility Sochi could switch to a night race format in the future.