Formula One News — October 2015

OCTOBER 23, 2015

Russian official urges Ecclestone to revive V8s

Russian grand prix chief Igor Ermilin has backed Bernie Ecclestone's desire to force the return of screaming V8 power in formula one.

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Thursday Press Conference

United States GP - Thursday Press Conference

Ecclestone says calendar should have 22 races

Bernie Ecclestone sounds unfazed that the FIA regulations for 2016 set a cap of just 20 races for the season.

Magnussen not in Austin or Mexico

Kevin Magnussen will not be in Austin or Mexico.

US GP chief says Ecclestone entitled to opinion

US grand prix boss Jason Dial has responded to disparaging remarks made about America by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Charlie Whiting approves Mexico City circuit

Mere days before the F1 teams begin to touch down in Mexico City, the renovated Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit has been officially approved by the FIA.

Marko now confident of Red Bull crisis solution

Dr Helmut Marko says he is "confident" Red Bull's engine supply crisis will finally end this weekend in Austin.

Rosberg refusing to admit 2015 title now gone

Nico Rosberg is refusing to give up on the 2015 drivers' championship, although even his Mercedes boss does not agree.

Haas to complete 2016 driver lineup

Rumours indicate Haas will complete its 2016 driver lineup this weekend in Austin.

Ricciardo signs with former Beckham manager

Daniel Ricciardo has signed up with sports manager Simon Bayliff, known for managing Tour de France star Mark Cavendish and formerly with British football legend David Beckham.

Mercedes fixes Sochi glitches for Austin

Mercedes has travelled to Austin with fixes for the two reliability problems suffered at Sochi recently.

Three drivers in race for two Manor seats

At Manor, three divided by two plus a Mercedes power unit means the British team has revved up its asking price for 2016.

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Renault admits Red Bull may not use upgraded engine

Renault has admitted that Red Bull may decide against using a once highly-anticipated new specification of engine this weekend in Austin.

Force India waiting for F1 investigation answer

It may be weeks or months before the European Commission decides whether or not to investigate formula one.

No engine upgrade for Ferrari in Austin

Ferrari has decided to postpone the introduction of a new engine specification for now, Italian sources are reporting.

Three-car top teams would spice up F1 says Wolff

Mercedes is keen and ready in the event that F1 needs to deploy three-car teams as quickly as 2016.

Ecclestone says Mosley not returning to F1

Bernie Ecclestone has played down suggestions he is trying to engineer a return to power for his old F1 sparring partner Max Mosley.

Red Bull waiting for Renault amid engine crisis

Red Bull and Renault are still i nching closer to divorce, whilst the prospect of reconciliation hangs in the air as a faint sign of hope.

Rule tweaks give Honda, Renault room to breathe Rule tweaks give Honda, Renault room to breathe

Mercedes agreed for F1 to ease its engine development restrictions because the sport needs more competitive teams.

Still hope for Schumacher recovery says Brawn

One of Michael Schumacher's closest friends and former colleagues says there is still "hope" the F1 legend will recover.

Jos thinks son Max is the new Boss

As an F1 driver, he was affectionately known as Jos 'The Boss' Verstappen.

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Ecclestone could sue Red Bull over F1 exit

Red Bull's rivals, and even F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, have admitted their sympathy for the former champions is low amid the engine supply crisis.

Montoya opposed to covering cockpits

Juan Pablo Montoya says he is opposed to the idea of covering the cockpits of open-wheel racing cars.

Engine manufacturers 'not interested' in reducing costs - Todt

The only real problem with today's engine regulations is the cost, according to FIA president Jean Todt.

Ecclestone, Mosley want Cosworth back in F1

The German broadcaster ZDF has published a joint interview involving F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone and his old sparring partner Max Mosley.