Latest Formula One News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Mercedes will not solve 2016 clutch problem

Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes' two drivers may continue to struggle with their race starts this year.

Vandoorne not bitter about younger rivals

Stoffel Vandoorne insists he does not feel bitter that it took him so long to break into formula one.

Wehrlein open to second year at Manor

Pascal Wehrlein is open to spending a second year at Manor.

Honda eyes second F1 team for 2018

Honda has indicated it is inching towards being ready to supply more teams with engines in formula one.

Raikkonen leaving F1 future open for now

Kimi Raikkonen is leaving open the door to extending his F1 career even beyond 2017.

Kvyat says no plan B amid Gasly rumours

Daniil Kvyat has admitted he has no 'plan B' for his career.

Sainz as good as Verstappen says de la Rosa

Former F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa thinks countryman Carlos Sainz is just as good as Max Verstappen.

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.