Formula One News — December 2015

DECEMBER 27, 2015

No Mercedes alliance with Ferrari

Niki Lauda has denied Bernie Ecclestone's claim about an alleged alliance between top F1 teams Mercedes and Ferrari.

Former manager not allowed to visit Schumacher

Michael Schumacher's former manager has revealed he has been unable to visit the stricken F1 legend in the wake of his 2013 skiing crash.

DECEMBER 24, 2015

No fantastic results straight away says Renault

Renault's F1 chief has joined 2016 driver Jolyon Palmer in playing down the newly re-established works team's hopes for next season.

Aston Martin CEO says no to F1

The CEO of Aston Martin has confirmed speculation that the British luxury car manufacturer is in fact not entering F1 next year.

Rosberg contract talks in summer says Wolff

Toto Wolff says there is no guarantee Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton will be paired together beyond 2016.

Italian GP at Monza saved

Race officials are now confident formula one is staying in Italy.

Schumacher plight still hurts says Willi Weber

Michael Schumacher's former manager says he no longer watches motor sport.

Wolff admits Manor seat for Wehrlein unlikely

Talks to secure Mercedes reserve and DTM champion Pascal Wehrlein a seat at Manor next year appear to have failed.

DECEMBER 23, 2015

Pirelli must test to design 2017 tyre says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says a dispute between Pirelli and the F1 teams means the sport might not get wider and faster tyres for 2017.

McLaren-Honda can find seconds this winter says Boullier

Eric Boullier says it is possible McLaren-Honda's leap over the winter will amount to multiple seconds per lap.

Raikkonen to marry, Button splits with wife

Kimi Raikkonen looks set to get married for the second time.

Those responsible for Bianchi death must pay says father

Jules Bianchi's father says he is determined that those responsible for the death of his son will be held accountable.

Merhi assessing F1 options for 2016

Roberto Merhi is not ready to give up on his formula one career.

Renault says Maldonado, Palmer to race in 2016

A Renault source has dismissed speculation the team's new owner may not honour the contracts signed between Lotus and its 2016 drivers.

Inaugural Baku GP facing yet another clash

Race organisers have dismissed suggestions another clash could hurt next year's inaugural race in Azerbaijan.

Minister says Russian close to F1 deal

Rumours are gaining in strength that another Russian driver will be in the F1 paddock next year.

DECEMBER 22, 2015

Renault to announce team details in February

Renault is not yet ready to announce all the details of its return to full works team status in formula one.

Ecclestone to stop Mercedes, Ferrari

Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at reports suggesting formula one risked collapse due to some of the political events of 2015.

Even Hockenheim future in doubt

The fate of the German grand prix is also in doubt beyond 2018, Bernie Ecclestone has warned.

Jordan slams BBC for Christmas axe

Former F1 team owner and boss Eddie Jordan has slammed the BBC for the manner of its departure from the sport.

Short winter break ridiculous says Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen has criticised F1's ever-shortening winter break.

Manager denies latest report about Schumacher health

Michael Schumacher's manager has rejected the latest media report about the rumoured health condition of the F1 legend.

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Ecclestone happy as Channel 4 replaces BBC

Bernie Ecclestone has finally confirmed that the BBC will no longer broadcast formula one on British free-to-air television.

Renault tells court Lotus buyout complete

Renault now "have the keys" to the Enstone based team known in 2015 as Lotus.

Sepang to close for F1 upgrades

Sepang, the Malaysian grand prix circuit, will be closed for three months for repairs ahead of the 2016 race.