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DECEMBER 4, 2015

New tyre rules trigger F1 confusion

F1's governing body and Pirelli had heads scratching this week as new rules for 2016 were rubber-stamped.

Vettel to have almost no vacation

Sebastian Vettel has played down any perception that he will have a long vacation ahead of the start of the 2016 season.

Jaguar, Silverstone not denying buyout reports

Neither party has denied reports that Jaguar could buy the British grand prix venue Silverstone.

F1 could be sold before 2016 season says Ecclestone

F1 could still be sold within the next few months, according to Bernie Ecclestone.

Rosberg can understand' Wolff's grey hairs

Nico Rosberg has joined Lewis Hamilton in responding to reports Mercedes may consider dropping them for the sake of team harmony.

Ferrari still inferior to Mercedes says Marchionne

Sergio Marchionne has hailed an "outstanding" season for Ferrari at the end of his first year as the fabled marque's president.

Manor not ready to announce 2016 drivers

Manor owner Stephen Fitzpatrick would not comment on reports the British backmarker is close to a decision about its drivers for 2016.

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Red Bull set for Friday announcement

Red Bull looks set to lift the lid on its future on Friday.

Grosjean set to start work at Maranello

Romain Grosjean is preparing to get to work on his future as soon as this month - by travelling to Maranello.

FIA gives Ecclestone mandate to fix F1

F1's governing body on Wednesday empowered Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt to take charge of "a number of pressing issues in formula one".

Coulthard urges Ecclestone to keep F1 on free TV

F1 would not be wise to allow free-to-air television coverage to stop in Britain, David Coulthard has warned.

Mercedes could survive without Hamilton, Rosberg says Hakkinen

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are not the only drivers who could win at the wheel of their Mercedes.

Jaguar could buy embattled Silverstone?

Jaguar, the iconic British carmaker, is reportedly considering buying Silverstone.

DECEMBER 2, 2015

F1 issues latest calendar

At the World Motor Sport Council meeting that was held in Paris today, the FIA released the following calendar of 21 events fort the 2016 Formula One schedule.

Wehrlein unlikely to secure Manor seat

Manor looks set to stick with its current driver lineup for the 2016 season.

Red Bull engine could be called Tag-Heuer

McLaren has fired the opening salvo of its effort to fight back in 2016 by topping the 12-hour post-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi.

Zetsche backs Lauda, Wolff to stick together

Dieter Zetsche has backed Mercedes' F1 chiefs Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff, amid mischievous reports of discord between the pair.

Raikkonen closer to end of F1 career says Webber

Mark Webber thinks Kimi Raikkonen might be nearing the end of his useful career in formula one.

Renault announcement now imminent

Renault's decision to return to full works status in 2016 by buying Lotus is now imminent.

Williams must improve for 2016 says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has called on Williams to up its game in 2016.

Verstappen, Kvyat most impressive says Hakkinen

Max Verstappen and Daniil Kvyat have been singled out as two of the most impressive youngsters in F1 this year.

Booth, Lowdon set for Le Mans project?

Departed Manor chiefs John Booth and Graeme Lowdon are tipped to re-fire their racing instincts in the world of endurance sports cars.

DECEMBER 1, 2015

F1 popularity in Germany still declining

The popularity of formula one within Germany has continued to steadily decline.

Renault set to show green light to F1 this week

Tuesday or Wednesday have been tipped as the most likely days for Renault to announce its decision to stay in formula one next year and beyond.