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DECEMBER 8, 2015

Briatore denies Alonso to Renault rumours

Flavio Briatore has dismissed suggestions Fernando Alonso might be considering a sensational return to lead Renault's latest works effort in F1.

Sabbatical not right for Alonso says Hakkinen

Lowering his guard and taking a sabbatical amid McLaren-Honda's troubles would not be the right move for Fernando Alonso.

Hamilton seat not in doubt over lifestyle says Wolff

Toto Wolff has rubbished reports it could be Lewis Hamilton's off-track lifestyle that costs the triple world champion his seat at Mercedes.

Jordan backs Ecclestone, Brundle backs BBC

Eddie Jordan has backed Bernie Ecclestone's view that formula one should usher an independent engine supplier onto the grid.

Bottas not very happy with 2015 season

Valtteri Bottas admits he is "not very happy" with his 2015 season.

Perez tips Haas to challenge Force India

Sergio Perez has backed Force India to rise to the "huge task" of continuing to raise its game in formula one.

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Boss says Hamilton not irreplaceable

An unnamed team boss thinks Mercedes could seriously consider dropping Lewis Hamilton.

Alonso sure sabbatical rumours to continue

Fernando Alonso says he will be on the grid in 2016.

Rosberg donates 100k to charity

Nico Rosberg has donated EUR 100,000 to charity.

Verstappen staying at Toro Rosso, eyes 2016 podium

Toro Rosso has confirmed officially that Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz are staying at the Faenza based team in 2015

F1 will have different engine rules says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says the idea of an alternative engine in formula one is not dead yet.

Polarising Hamilton a godsend for F1

Two F1 pundits believe Lewis Hamilton - warts and all - is good for formula one.

Organiser denies 2016 Russia GP in doubt

The future of the Russian grand prix is secure, race organiser Sergei Vorobyov insists.

Vettel not taking bait after Hamilton comments

Sebastian Vettel has declined to hit back with fury at Lewis Hamilton's recent jibe about his talent.

Renault to have Mercedes-like budget?

Renault will power back to the front in formula one with a Mercedes-like annual budget.

Rosberg welcomes new tyre rules

Nico Rosberg has welcomed the tyre-usage rule changes in formula one for 2016.

DECEMBER 5, 2015

F1 veterans warn newcomer Haas

Three F1 veterans have warned that Haas is facing a "rude awakening" in formula one.

Toro Rosso, Ferrari confirm 2016 engine deal

Toro Rosso has confirmed it will switch from Renault to Ferrari power in 2016.

Ghosn suggests Maldonado, Palmer contracts in doubt

Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn has cast doubt upon the driver contracts agreed between Lotus and Pastor Maldonado and 2016 rookie Jolyon Palmer.

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Red Bull confirms Tag Heuer-branded Renault engines

Red Bull on Friday confirmed it will continue to use Renault power in 2016, re-badged in the name of new Swiss watchmaker sponsor Tag-Heuer.

2016 won't be easy for new Renault team says Permane

Lotus track chief Alan Permane thinks the Enstone team's difficult 2015 will now be "quickly forgotten" after the Renault buyout.

Red Bull will be ready for first test says Marko

The wait for an end to the engine supply crisis was long, but Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will be ready for the first winter tests of 2016.

Ecclestone involved in Renault buyout solution

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he was involved with the solution that means Renault is returning to F1 next year as a full works team.

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.