Formula One News — December 2015

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Renault wants Alonso at new works team?

Gian Carlo Minardi, a former team owner and boss, believes Renault is making plans to have Fernando Alonso lead the French carmaker's new works effort.

F1 a bad product in 2015 says De la Rosa

Former race and test driver Pedro de la Rosa thinks 2016 will be a better year for formula one.

Verstappen sees Vettel as model for F1 success

In the space of a year, Max Verstappen has set himself apart as a future F1 great.

Schumacher played part in Mercedes current success

Michael Schumacher played a major role in the success enjoyed today by the Mercedes team.

Barcelona slashes funding for Spanish GP

Barcelona's city council has slashed funding for the Spanish grand prix.

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Coulthard tips Wurz for major role in future

Alex Wurz has been tipped for a prominent management role in motor sport for the future.

F1 must be sensible over future rule changes says Wolff

F1 should be careful about making knee-jerk rule changes to stop Mercedes' utter dominance.

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Man charged with Abu Dhabi GP terror plot

A man appeared in a United Arab Emirates court early this week charged with planning a terrorist attack on the Abu Dhabi grand prix.

Vettel tipped to win 2016 title

Sebastian Vettel has been tipped to take out the 2016 title for Ferrari.

Montezemolo marks Schumacher anniversary with sadness

It was with sadness on Tuesday that two of Michael Schumacher's former colleagues marked the two-year anniversary of the great German's skiing crash.

Hamilton gets energy from excessive lifestyle

Lewis Hamilton says he has no intention of easing back the intensity of his off-track lifestyle.

Time tight to deliver new pits for Canada GP

The City of Montreal has acknowledged that time is tight to deliver the promised new pit and paddock complex for the Canadian grand prix.

Drivers, managers giving up on F1 dream says Johansson

Drivers and managers are in danger of giving up the F1 dream, former grand prix star Stefan Johansson has warned.

Gutierrez admits to eyeing Ferrari race seat

Esteban Gutierrez has admitted he would like his new Haas seat for 2016 to boost his chances of racing for Ferrari in the future.

McLaren to make big leap in 2016

Stefan Johansson has tipped his former team McLaren to make a "big leap" in 2016.

Lawyer defends silence on Schumacher condition

Michael Schumacher's media lawyer has defended the right of the great German's family to fiercely defend his privacy.

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Renault bought back Lotus for one pound

French carmaker Renault bought back its former works team Lotus for a single British pound.

Mercedes considers unleashing driver rivalry

Mercedes is considering unleashing the rivalry between teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, in a bid to spice up formula one.

Sirotkin admits F1 test role possible

Sergey Sirotkin has played down speculation he is definitely set to return to prominence in formula one next year.

Red Bull cannot be written off says Wolff

Toto Wolff has tipped Red Bull to commence a process of rebuilding as the brand races back to the front in formula one.

Button was headed for 2014 retirement says Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen has revealed the deep shock of discovering at the eleventh hour that his F1 career was stalling after just one year.

Verstappen wants podiums in 2016

Max Verstappen has confirmed reports he is determined to "aim high" in 2016.

F1 set for closer 2016 battle

Esteban Gutierrez thinks formula one is set for a more exciting season in 2016.

Verstappen chooses son Max over Le Mans return

Jos Verstappen will not race at Le Mans next year as he prefers instead to focus on supporting the F1 career of his son Max.

DECEMBER 27, 2015

Rossi hints at 2016 Manor deal

Alexander Rossi says his plans for the 2016 season will be revealed "soon".