Formula One News — September 2015

Lotus' direct rivals helped the embattled team get through the recent Italian grand prix.

Nico Hulkenberg has announced he wants to defend his title as Le Mans winner in 2016.

Bernie Ecclestone had to get involved as Red Bull broke its Renault contract and searched for a new engine supplier.

Jenson Button staying at McLaren next year would be "a good thing".

His performance may have been hurt, but Valtteri Bottas insists his relationship with Williams is undamaged in the wake of intense rumours.

A new theory about what caused the tyre blowouts at Spa-Francorchamps recently has emerged.

Regional president Roberto Maroni has once again called on Ferrari to step in to help save the endangered Italian grand prix.

Monisha Kaltenborn says she is not confident the small teams' concerns about their future is being heard by F1's governing body.

Honda could fit its much-criticised F1 engine to a 'Super Formula' open wheel car, the Italian magazine Autosprint reports.

Roberto Merhi looks set to keep his Manor seat for the remainder of 2015.

Turkey could be set to return to the formula one calendar.

Gerhard Berger says one of F1's biggest problems today are the rules.

Red Bull split with its long-time engine partner because Renault did not spend enough.

Red Bull and Renault are obviously now spiralling towards official divorce.

Red Bull is now all but admitting that its next engine partner will be Ferrari.

Ferrari is planning to line up in 2016 with a "completely different car and engine".

Marcus Ericsson says he has worked hard to become Sauber's most competitive driver.

Lewis Hamilton is racing to the 2015 title, former F1 driver Jean Alesi says.

Kimi Raikkonen is beginning to emerge from his earlier role as de-facto 'number 2' at Ferrari, according to countryman Mika Hakkinen.

Lewis Hamilton says he does not expect McLaren-Honda to enjoy a return to form in 2016.

Rival teams are reportedly unhappy with Ferrari's new alliance with the 2016 entrant Haas.

F1 has lost some of the 'elbow-to-elbow' racing magic that can still be seen today on two wheels, legend Gerhard Berger says.

A Russian motor racing official has hit out at "stupid" penalties that are affecting drivers at today's grands prix.

Rumours that Red Bull and Renault are definitely splitting is no surprise to Gerhard Berger.

McLaren has admitted it will take a quick decision over the future of Jenson Button.