Formula One News — October 2015

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Sunday Photos

Russian GP - Sunday Photos

Raikkonen penalised for crash with Bottas

Following the Russian Grand Prix, the stewards of the race handed Kimi Raikkonen a 10-second stop-and-go penalty for causing the accident with Valtteri Bottas on the final lap of the race.

Pirelli beats Michelin to 2017 F1 deal

Incumbent Pirelli has won the race to be F1's tyre supplier beyond 2016.

Sunday Team Quotes

Russian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Sunday Press Conference

Russian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Race Results (updated)

Russian GP - Race Results

Doubts mean no development engine for customers says Wolff

Uncertainty about the 'development engine' now running successfully at the works team is the reason Mercedes' customers are not being offered the new specification.

Putin to attend Sochi race on Sunday

Controversial president Vladimir Putin will attend the Russian grand prix at Sochi on Sunday, the state-owned Tass news agency reports.

Sainz hopes to race after big Sochi crash

Carlos Sainz checked himself out of hospital late on Saturday and is hoping to contest today's Russian grand prix.

Rivals afraid to help Red Bull says Horner

Red Bull's rivals are "afraid" to help the quadruple world champions amid an engine crisis that could drive the brand out of formula one, boss Christian Horner says.

Honda making progress with new engine says Boullier

Eric Boullier would not be drawn on what sort of progress Honda has made with its struggling 'power unit' at Sochi.

Van der Garde right to attack Sauber

Bernie Ecclestone says Giedo van der Garde was right to pursue Sauber in the courts earlier this year.

OCTOBER 10, 2015

Qualifying Report - Times Two

Russian GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Russian GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Team Quotes

Russian GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Saturday Press Conference

Russian GP - Saturday Press Conference

Qualifying Results

Russian GP - Qualifying Results

Sainz calm as airlifted after Sochi crash

Carlos Sainz's manager had good news about the condition of the Toro Rosso driver following a big crash at Sochi in Saturday practice.

Practice 3 Report - Marred

Russian GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Russian GP - Practice 3 Results

Red Bull crisis hurtling towards F1 exit?

As the Red Bull engine crisis continues to unfurl, F1 seems increasingly destined to lose the energy drink company.

Manor hits back at Alonso's aeroplane jibe

F1 backmarker Manor hit back with a cheeky jibe on Friday following an insult made by double world champion Fernando Alonso.

Mercedes offered cheap engine to rivals

Mercedes had no takers when it offered a more affordable version of its title-winning power unit to potential customers last year.

Honda finally making progress with upgraded engine

Struggling Honda appears to finally be making progress with its F1 power unit.