Formula One News — September 2015

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Teams often took risks with pressures says Hakkinen

Mika Hakkinen has weighed into the Monza tyre pressure saga by saying that in his experience teams often took "risks".

Monza showed Mercedes fragile says Marchionne

Monza was proof that Mercedes' stroll to the 2015 title might not be as easy as some are now expecting.

Wehrlein not denying Manor rumour

Pascal Wehrlein has not denied speculation he is in the running for a Manor seat in 2016.

Michelin still sure F1 needs tyre change

Michelin is sticking firm on its stance that F1 needs a change of tyre philosophy.

Lotus cannot pressure Renault for decision says Gastaldi

Lotus deputy Federico Gastaldi says he is still waiting for Renault to make its decision about buying the Enstone team.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Rosberg still free to chase Hamilton

Nico Rosberg remains free to chase Lewis Hamilton for the 2015 title, their Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists.

Ferrari power for Red Bull, Mercedes power for Manor

Red Bull is now shaping up to be powered by Ferrari engines in 2016.

Monza should be untouchable says Hamilton

Sunday's chequered flag has already waved, Monza is firmly on the 2016 calendar, but the future of the historic and popular Italian grand prix is still making news.

Ferrari budget leaving Williams behind says Symonds

Ferrari is now leaving Williams behind in the 2015 pecking order, and the British team knows why.

Force India steering wheel stolen at Monza

Force India has lodged a complaint with the police after a spare F1 steering wheel was stolen from the Monza circuit at the weekend.

Legal battles loom on F1 sidelines

Two legal battles are threatening to break out behind the scenes close to the world of formula one.

Renault helped Lotus survive tax hearing

Renault helped Lotus to survive a crucial court date on Monday, as the two sides continue to drive towards a team buyout deal.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

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Button expecting quick decision over 2016

Jenson Button is expecting a quick decision over his future at McLaren.

Wolff denies Mercedes got away with cheating

Toto Wolff has slammed the conspiracy theorists who think Mercedes got caught cheating at Monza.

Ecclestone says Hamilton lifestyle going too far

Bernie Ecclestone is no longer so sure about Lewis Hamilton's extravagant lifestyle.

F1 must work better with its partners says Hembery

Paul Hembery has warned that F1 needs to make some changes if it is going to keep tyre suppliers on side into the future.

Renault still deciding, but no Merc engine for Red Bull

Cyril Abiteboul has played down reports that Renault has now decided to buy Lotus.

Monza fate no clearer after Renzi meeting

Monza's future on the F1 calendar appeared no clearer on Sunday, despite the attendance of the Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi.

Alonso to maintain patience with McLaren says Briatore

Flavio Briatore says Fernando Alonso is maintaining his "patience" with McLaren-Honda.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Mercedes relieved as Hamilton keeps Monza win

Toto Wolff admitted to relief on Sunday evening after a long and crucial meeting with the stewards.

Hamilton win in doubt over illegal tyre pressure

Lewis Hamilton's Monza win has fallen under a dark cloud.

Teams were warned by Pirelli, FIA over pressures

F1 teams were sternly warned before the Italian grand prix to adhere to Pirelli's new tyre pressure guidelines.

Mercedes to receive time penalty?

It appears that following the race that Mercedes GP did not comply to the minimum tyre pressues recommended by Pirrelli, with Lewis Hamiltons left rear tyre being 0.3 psi below the recommendation and Nico Rosbergs tyres being 1.1 psi low.