Formula One News — October 2015

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Andretti warns F1 against revolution

Mario Andretti has warned formula one against going overboard as it looks to the future.

Wehrlein not denying Manor rumours

Pascal Wehrlein is not denying suggestions he is now in pole position to make his F1 debut next year.

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Michelin still in running for 2017 deal?

Michelin is reportedly back in the running to become F1's sole tyre supplier from 2017.

Button now eyeing F1 deal for 2017

Jenson Button might not be ready to retire even after the 2016 season.

Sainz hopes Red Bull engine crisis over soon

Carlos Sainz has admitted to some nervousness about Red Bull's F1 crisis.

Haas caught off-guard by early season start

Bernie Ecclestone's re-jigged calendar for 2016 is ruffling a few feathers this week.

Alguersuari quits motor racing for music career

Former F1 driver Jaime Alguersuari has retired from motor racing at the age of 25.

Jorda admits Lotus test on back-burner for now

Carmen Jorda has admitted her "dream" of actually driving a formula one car has been put on the back-burner for now.

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Button staying at McLaren

McLaren has ended speculation about Jenson Button's future by announcing on Thursday that the Briton is staying at the Honda-powered team in 2016.

Manor confirms Mercedes power deal for 2016

Mercedes on Thursday confirmed speculation the British backmarker Manor will use the German marque's 'power unit' from 2016.

FIA releases new version of 2016 calendar

On Wednesday the FIA released a new version of the 2016 Formula One schedule, which features 21 races with a new race in Azerbaijan, and adds Germany back to the calendar after it's absence this year.

Dennis admits he tried Button pay-cut

Jenson Button will next year earn the full $18 million promised to him in his existing contract.

F1 turns up volume, no Le Mans for Hulkenberg

F1 has introduced a new technical rule that should turn up the volume for 2016.

Calmer waters for McLaren after Suzuka turmoil

McLaren has raced into calmer waters in the wake of the team's tumultuous weekend in Japan.

Putin approves night race switch for Sochi

Vladimir Putin has given his approval to the switch to floodlights for the Russian grand prix at Sochi.

Wolff impressed by Ferrari resurgence

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he is taking Ferrari seriously as the Italian team continues its resurgence in 2015.