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AUGUST 10, 2016

Hamilton fears title lead won't last

Lewis Hamilton said he headed into F1's summer break aware that his lead in the world championship might not last for long.

AUGUST 9, 2016

F1's Brazilian duo face uncertain future

F1's two Brazilian drivers are each facing an uncertain future beyond 2016.

F1 should start 2021 engine planning now

F1 should start putting its mind to the future of the engine regulations, according to two of the sport's leading technical officials.

AUGUST 8, 2016

Newey fully motivated again says Horner

Adrian Newey is getting much more involved in the design of next year's Red Bull, according to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

Only new rules can stop Mercedes says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has hailed the timing of F1's regulations change for 2017.

Rosberg lacks Hamilton's killer instinct says Marko

It is Lewis Hamilton's "killer instinct" that in 2016 will deliver championship victory to him for a third consecutive time.

Bottas has Renault offer?

Valtteri Bottas has an "offer" to switch from Williams to the Renault works team for 2017.

Good offer would restart F1 career says Buemi

Sebastien Buemi says only a "good offer" from a F1 team could entice him away from his current motor racing forays.

AUGUST 5, 2016

Montezemolo struggles to hold tongue over Ferrari

Former team president Luca di Montezemolo has struggled to resist commenting on Ferrari's current situation.

Ecclestone credits Verstappen for Heineken deal

Bernie Ecclestone has credited Max Verstappen for tipping Heineken over the edge in deciding to enter F1.

Wehrlein defends performance against Haryanto

Pascal Wehrlein has defended his performance alongside Manor teammate Rio Haryanto in the first half of 2016.

AUGUST 4, 2016

Renault could turn blue for 2017

The works Renault team could be set to change colours for 2017, according to the latest international reports.

Marko plays down Kvyat axe rumours

Dr Helmut Marko has moved to temper speculation that Daniil Kvyat is set to definitely lose Red Bull's backing.

Hulkenberg hails McLaren-Honda progress

Nico Hulkenberg has hailed McLaren-Honda's rate of improvement in 2016.

Ecclestone to sell F1 radio communication?

Bernie Ecclestone is reportedly planning to monetise access to radio communications in F1.

Sirotkin in running for Renault seat?

Sergey Sirotkin's father thinks the 20-year-old Russian is in the running to step into a race seat with Renault for 2017.

AUGUST 3, 2016

Williams opens door to Button, Perez

Williams has made clear its door may be open to not only Jenson Button but also Sergio Perez for the 2017 season.

Marchionne not satisfied but staying the course

Sergio Marchionne has this week suggested Ferrari will stay the course, despite admitting that the great Italian marque has disappointed in the opening half of 2016.

Father defends Magnussen's F1 commitment

Kevin Magnussen's father has hit back at media speculation that his future is Renault is under a cloud because of his work ethic.

Lauda to help Rosberg bounce back

Championship rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have got off to very different starts to their F1 summer break.

Wolff urges Renault to sign Ocon

Esteban Ocon looks set to be the next teenage charger to make his mark in formula one.

Mercedes, McLaren in dispute over engineer

A dispute is bubbling between world champions Mercedes and rival F1 team McLaren over an engineer.

AUGUST 2, 2016

Italy backs Rosberg over FIA penalty

The Italian media has backed Nico Rosberg after he was penalised for an overtaking move on Max Verstappen at Hockenheim.

Hockenheim wants help to secure German GP future

A cloud continues to hang over the future of the German grand prix.