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AUGUST 25, 2016

Huge performance leap for 2017 says Hembery

Paul Hembery has tipped a huge performance leap for formula one as a result of the rules changes for 2017.

Rosberg questions Hamilton

Nico Rosberg has all guns blazing as he bids to put his world championship campaign back on track at Spa and beyond.

Indycar, WEC alternatives fade for Massa

Felipe Massa has played down any claims he might keep his racing dream alive for 2017 by switching to Indycar.

Vandoorne ready for F1 says Capito

McLaren's incoming chief executive says Stoffel Vandoorne is ready for F1.

Schumacher's fate tragic says Brawn

25 years after observing the meteoric start to the most successful career in F1 history, Ross Brawn says the fate of Michael Schumacher is nothing short of "tragic".

AUGUST 24, 2016

Hamilton faces penalties, Rosberg to test halo

Mercedes has revealed world championship leader Lewis Hamilton is "likely" to face penalties this weekend at Spa.

Ferrari taking new engine to Spa?

Ferrari has a new engine specification in its luggage as the sport prepares to wake from its August slumber this weekend in Belgium.

Ecclestone in talks to be Hockenheim race promoter

Hockenheim and Bernie Ecclestone look to be on track to secure Germany's place on the F1 calendar.

F1 battles to avoid last place

Even at the very back of the grid, a spicy and crucial battle is taking place.

Mick Schumacher missing his dad

Former F1 priest Don Sergio Mantovani has tipped Michael Schumacher to keep fighting.

AUGUST 23, 2016

Spa promoter thrilled with F1 ticket sales

The race promoter is heralding almost unprecedented interest in this weekend's Belgian grand prix.

AUGUST 22, 2016

Track limits must be policed says Whiting

Two F1 team bosses have slammed the current situation in the sport regarding the thorny topic of so-called 'track limits'.

Teen Ocon can handle F1 pressure says Lagrue

The head of Mercedes' driver development programme insists Esteban Ocon is ready for F1.

Hamilton to take engine penalty at Monza

It has been decided that Lewis Hamilton will slide down the grid at Monza.

Tyres to dominate battle for fourth says Symonds

Mastering Pirelli's tyres will be the key to a close battle for top spot behind F1's 'big three' teams in the latter phase of the 2016 championship.

Toro Rosso good place for 2017 says Kvyat

Daniil Kvyat has admitted staying at Toro Rosso would be a "very good place" for him to continue his career in formula one.

Nasr seeks help for 2017 Renault seat?

Felipe Nasr took a bid for a works seat in formula one all the way to the top last week, according to a Brazilian media outlet.

AUGUST 19, 2016

Spa to be first race for McLaren-Honda's Capito

Jost Capito has confirmed he will soon start work at McLaren.

Ocon eyes debut and Renault, Mercedes future

Esteban Ocon has not denied that his forthcoming nine-race stint at Manor is effectively an audition for a Renault race seat for 2017.

Sepang reveals circuit changes for 2016

Malaysia's F1 chief has revealed that the Sepang circuit has undergone significant changes ahead of the 2016 race.

No F1 deal for Las Vegas race yet says Tilke

Plans to take F1 back to Las Vegas remain in the air for now.

AUGUST 18, 2016

Ferrari a great disappointment in 2016 says Webber

Mark Webber does not think Mercedes' rivals are quite ready to pounce on the German team's dominance.

AUGUST 17, 2016

Perez admits he could leave Force India

Sergio Perez has admitted it is possible his powerful Mexican backers will call time on his tenure at Force India at the end of 2016.

Renault getting close to 2017 driver call

Renault is now mere weeks from closing on its driver lineup for the 2017 season.