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MARCH 8, 2016

Coulthard sides with qualifying, halo criticism

David Coulthard says he sympathises with drivers who are openly questioning the latest changes within formula one.

Drivers to fend for themselves in 2016 says Rosberg

The further clampdown on pit-to-driver radio communications in 2016 will spice up the action.

Court may stop Mallya's F1 travels

Force India boss and co-owner Vijay Mallya may be unable to attend grands prix in 2016.

Sainz says 2016 could be last chance at Toro Rosso

Carlos Sainz says he knows 2016 could be a make-or-break season for him in F1.

MARCH 7, 2016

Palmer denies 2015 caution will carry over

Jolyon Palmer has dismissed claims he might take too "cautious" an approach to his job of being a formula one driver.

F1 figures hit back at Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone is taking flak amid F1's tumultuous beginning to another world championship season.

Tost's podium target not possible says Sainz

Carlos Sainz has questioned his boss's target of a podium finish on merit in 2016.

Sauber falls behind in February staff salaries

Sauber is entering yet another F1 season under a financial cloud.

Vettel yet to name 2016 title contender

Sebastian Vettel says he is yet to give a personal name to his 2016 car, which will carry the hopes of the entire Ferrari team and much of the wider F1 world.

Massa wants new nose as soon as possible

Felipe Massa has confirmed that Williams is hoping to get a new nose and front wing up and running as soon as possible.

Alonso still not ruling out Mercedes move

Fernando Alonso is still refusing to rule out a future move to Mercedes.

MARCH 5, 2016

Prost thinks qualifying may still falter

Alain Prost has warned that the qualifying saga of recent days could drag on even longer.

Ecclestone, FIA confirm musical chairs qualifying

F1's governing body as well as Bernie Ecclestone on Friday confirmed that the 'musical chairs'-style qualifying is going ahead in full in 2016.

MARCH 4, 2016

Senior F1 drivers slam broken sport

World champion drivers on Thursday slammed the current direction of formula one.

Hard to say if Hamilton's mojo is back

One big question heading into the new F1 season is whether Lewis Hamilton has his 'mojo' back.

McLaren-Honda a little behind says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says he is not sure where he will line up on the Melbourne grid.

Williams to race shorter nose in early 2016

Williams looks set to unveil a new nose for its 2016 car within the first two or three races of 2016.

Cheap engine plan for 2018 could be revived

The earlier-touted 'cheap engines' solution might soon be back on the table.

Schumacher, Alesi race towards F1 careers

Two young drivers with famous fathers will charge towards a future career on the F1 grid with strong support in their wake.

MARCH 3, 2016

Todt tells Ecclestone to stop criticising F1

Jean Todt has urged Bernie Ecclestone to stop criticising formula one.

Red Bull to test F1 cockpit canopy in April

Red Bull will test its own proposed solution to the issue of cockpit protection later this month.

Bank asks court for Mallya's arrest

Vijay Mallya on Thursday rejected calls for his arrest.

Ferrari plays down rumoured engine problems

Rumours are swirling in the Barcelona test paddock about problems with Ferrari's 2016 power unit.

Magnussen happier at Renault than at McLaren

Kevin Magnussen appears a happier man in 2016, in the wake of his ill-fated McLaren adventure.