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SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

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.

Perez staying amid Force India buyout rumours

Sergio Perez is staying with Force India, amid rumours in Mexico that his backers may even buy the Silverstone based team.

Verstappen thanks Hamilton for backing

Max Verstappen has thanked Lewis Hamilton after the reigning world champion backed the driving of the controversial 18-year-old.

Ecclestone wanted 7-year Monza deal says Capelli

Bernie Ecclestone wanted Monza's new deal to be for a full seven years, according to race consultant Ivan Capelli.

Ocon seems destined for Renault seat

Esteban Ocon's future at Renault appears all but guaranteed.

Whiting denies job talks with F1 teams

Charlie Whiting has slammed reports suggesting he is looking for another job in F1. Germany's Auto Bild claimed last week that the sport's long-serving race director and starter wants to leave the FIA and is already in talks with a couple of teams.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Formula 1 group sold

It was announced today that Liberty Media is to purchase Delta Topco, the firm run by Bernie Ecclestone and CVC and is the Commercial Rights holder to the FIA Formula One World Championship.

Ecclestone not committing to post-sale F1

Bernie Ecclestone is not committing to his current role in charge of F1 if the sale to US media tycoon John Malone's Liberty Group goes through.

Massa rules out returning to Brazil

Felipe Massa has ruled out continuing his racing career next year in Brazil's domestic stock car series.

Sainz plays down latest Renault switch rumours

Carlos Sainz has played down any lingering speculation that he might still be in the running to change teams for 2017.

Russian GP2 driver reveals F1 talks

Artem Markelov, a Russian GP2 driver, claims he is in talks with "a number of teams" about entering formula one.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Race for Singapore win could be close

The race could be on for victory in next weekend's Singapore grand prix.

Verstappen no fan of Halo system

Max Verstappen has admitted he is no fan of the 'Halo'.

Nyck de Vries eyes Vandoorne's McLaren role

The next young charger is now stepping up a notch at McLaren.

Verstappen tells Lauda to go to psychiatrist too

Max Verstappen has told his critics to "get used to" his on-track style.

Wolff plays down Ecclestone successor reports

Toto Wolff has played down suggestions he would make an ideal successor to Bernie Ecclestone.

Palmer's father could be British GP saviour

Jolyon Palmer's father has emerged as a potential saviour for the British grand prix.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Rumours swirl about Ecclestone's future

As big rumours swirl about the sale of F1's commercial rights, Bernie Ecclestone has named a potential successor as chief executive.