Formula One News — August 2015

F1's clampdown on assisted race starts is a step in the right direction, according to Bernie Ecclestone.

Renault is confident it will take a step forward for 2016.

Ferrari has ended speculation about Kimi Raikkonen's future by re-signing the Finn for 2016.

Ferrari was "sensible and wise" to have re-signed Kimi Raikkonen for 2016.

Ferrari has announced today that the Italian team will continue with it's current driver line-up, as Kimi Raikkonen has renewed his agreement for the 2016 season. More details will follow.

Kimi Raikkonen remains the key to the 2016 'silly season'.

Battle will resume between Mercedes and Ferrari this weekend in Belgium.

Nico Rosberg is charging out of the summer break determined to fire everything at his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Haas' driver short-list of ten potential candidates for 2016 may now have become nine, as the American female superstar Danica Patrick fell out of the running.

Niki Lauda thinks it is possible Williams and Ferrari will line up in 2016 with unchanged driver lineups.

Romain Grosjean has admitted a buyout by Renault would be an ideal solution to Lotus' "difficult financial situation".

A big talking point at Spa this weekend will be the FIA's new rules regarding race starts.

Kimi Raikkonen has denied that his future in formula one depends on the outcome of this weekend's Belgian grand prix.

Romain Grosjean says continually sitting out free practice sessions in 2015 is "unfair".

There has been less overtaking in formula one this year compared to 2014, the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport has found.

A new building at Toro Rosso's Faenza headquarters is now up and running.

Kimi Raikkonen has described reports that Finland could host a grand prix in the near future as "unrealistic".

It is not clear how much progress McLaren-Honda will make this weekend in Belgium.

Max Verstappen has delivered a sobering message for those expecting drivers to have more control over their race starts at Spa.

Sebastian Vettel has admitted he is no fan of having to save fuel during grands prix.

Toto Wolff has put the brakes on runaway speculation about a Mercedes engine deal for Red Bull.

Sauber will finally get its hands on Ferrari's updated engine this weekend in Belgium.

Felipe Massa says he enjoys having the support of his family at grands prix.

New F1 team Haas' first driver lineup could be known within two weeks.

Lotus' troubles are continuing for now.