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DECEMBER 5, 2016

Vettel plays down Mercedes move rumour

Sebastian Vettel has responded to the seismic Nico Rosberg retirement story simply by referring to his Ferrari contract.

Lauda criticises Rosberg over shock decision

Niki Lauda has hit out at Nico Rosberg's decision to quit Mercedes just days after winning the world championship.

Wehrlein ready for Rosberg seat

Pascal Wehrlein has declared himself "ready" to step up and become Lewis Hamilton's new Mercedes teammate.

Mercedes not ruling out Alonso for 2017 seat

Fernando Alonso and Mercedes have played down rumours linking the Spanish driver with Nico Rosberg's newly-vacant 2017 seat.

Even Massa not ruling out Mercedes seat

Even newly retired drivers are being linked with Nico Rosberg's surprisingly vacant Mercedes seat for 2017.

Rosberg to stay involved with F1

Nico Rosberg says he wants to remain connected to F1 following his shock decision to quit Mercedes and retire.

Valentino Rossi says Wolff has my number

The rumours linking potential names with Nico Rosberg's newly vacant 2017 seat are getting wilder by the moment.

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Nico Rosberg retires from sport

In a shock announcement by Nico Rosberg today, the newly crowned world champion has decided that he is retiring from the sport, with immediate effect.

Sauber to be first with 2017 car

Sauber looks set to be first out of the blocks with its 2017 car.

F1 stewards vow to improve consistency

F1 stewards are looking to speed up their deliberating and be more consistent in their decisions.

France set for 2018 F1 calendar return?

After a decade's absence, France will return to the F1 calendar in 2018.

Montoya sides with Verstappen amid criticism

As the long 2016 season finally ends, Max Verstappen continues to divide opinion.

Ecclestone opposed to format shakeup says Kaltenborn

F1 should consider shaking up the race weekend format.

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Abu Dhabi showed Rosberg the right champion says Lauda

Niki Lauda says the Abu Dhabi grand prix was proof in itself that Nico Rosberg deserves the 2016 world championship.

Button perfect for 2017 role says Boullier

Jenson Button will continue to contribute to McLaren-Honda in 2017.

Champions don't connect with German people says Lauda

Niki Lauda has linked the demise of the German grand prix with how the public interacts with the country's champion drivers Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg.

Sauber wants to sign second driver soon

Monisha Kaltenborn says Sauber would like to complete its 2017 driver lineup "as soon as possible".

Rosberg unsure how far Hamilton tactics would go

Nico Rosberg has admitted he was unsure if Lewis Hamilton would take his 'backing up' tactics in Abu Dhabi to the next level.

Raikkonen amazing to beat Vettel in 2016

Kimi Raikkonen's improvement in 2016 was nothing short of "amazing".

Hamilton will not quit Mercedes says Hill

Damon Hill has rubbished rumours Lewis Hamilton might quit Mercedes.

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Unwell Hamilton quits Abu Dhabi tyre test

As predicted earlier this week, Lewis Hamilton pulled out of the Pirelli tyre test in Abu Dhabi.

Podium a realistic goal for Honda

Honda is targeting the podium for 2017.

F1 drivers back Hamilton amid controversy

F1 drivers past and present have leapt to the defence of Lewis Hamilton, as the controversy about his 'backing up' tactics in Abu Dhabi continues.

Magnussen looking forward to simple Haas team

Kevin Magnussen has admitted he is looking forward to the simplicity of the Haas team, after a year at the French works outfit Renault.