Formula One News — August 2015

AUGUST 21, 2015

Friday Press Conference

Belgian GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Belgian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Friday Photos

Belgian GP - Friday Photos

Practice 2 Results

Belgian GP - Practice 2 Results

Tost says Kvyat best driver behind Vettel

Daniil Kvyat says he is happy to have been rated so highly by a former boss.

Bottas says rumours hurt Williams relationship

Valtteri Bottas claims rumours about a switch to Ferrari hurt his relationship with Williams.

Honda power boost smaller than rumoured says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has admitted he will start Sunday's Belgian grand prix from the back of the grid.

Helmet painter says Vettel tweak at Spa legal

Sebastian Vettel's helmet livery tweak for the Belgian grand prix conforms with the regulations.

Alonso not surprised by Raikkonen news

Fernando Alonso says he was not surprised by this week's news that Ferrari has re-signed his former teammate Kimi Raikkonen for 2016.

Massa hopes Bottas stays at Williams

Now that Valtteri Bottas is not heading to Ferrari next year, Felipe Massa says he hopes his current teammate stays at Williams in 2016.

F1 to remain on free TV in Germany?

German fans can heave a sigh of relief, as the broadcaster RTL has penned a new free-to-air television deal with Bernie Ecclestone.

Button tones down social media after robbery

Jenson Button has admitted he has ramped up his personal security in the wake of a recent robbery incident.

FIA pushing on with technology clampdowns

F1's new clampdown on race start technology has divided paddock opinion.

Sauber not worried about future with Ferrari

Sauber is not worried it will become Ferrari's last priority in 2016 and beyond.

Practice 1 Report - Back to school

Belgian GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Belgian GP - Practice 1 Results

Mercedes pushing on with spoon rear wing

Although clearly the quickest team in F1, championship leader Mercedes is still pushing hard to improve its 2015 machine.

Maldonado plays down Lotus exit reports

Pastor Maldonado has played down rumours he would be ousted if Renault completes its rumoured takeover of the Lotus team.

F1 trio moves on after Raikkonen news

A trio of drivers swallowed hard this week when Ferrari announced it is keeping Kimi Raikkonen for 2016.

McLaren drivers to use two new engines each at Spa

It will be a long and tiring Belgian grand prix weekend for the McLaren-Honda mechanics.

AUGUST 20, 2015

Promoter happy with present and future at Spa

Andre Maes, promoter of the Belgian grand prix, is looking forward not only to this weekend's race, but also more of the same in the future at fabled and popular Spa-Francorchamps.

Perez sure Force India B car is safe

Sergio Perez on Thursday said he has no concerns about the safety of his Force India car.

Bottas likely to stay at Williams

With the Ferrari seat to remain occupied by Kimi Raikkonen, Valtteri Bottas will now almost certainly stay at Williams next year.

Jet on standby for Rosberg baby birth

Nico Rosberg has a private jet on standby as the minutes tick down to fatherhood.

Vettel vows to keep title fight alive

Sebastian Vettel has vowed to keep his foot to the floor on his outside shot at the 2015 world championship.