Formula One News — December 2015

F1 cars were about half a second per lap faster this year compared to the start of the controversial new 'power unit' era in 2014.

Before a single wheel turns in 2016, Adrian Newey says only Mercedes and Ferrari are in a position to win the world championship.

World champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed he is dyslexic.

Indonesian GP2 driver Rio Haryanto does not yet have his F1 race debut for 2016 in the bag.

Another Russian could soon be represented at the pinnacle of motor racing.

At least one F1 driver will be at the Olympic Games next year.

Max Verstappen's success helped Carlos Sainz to also show his worth in 2015.

The BBC's expected exit from F1 could also signal the looming end for free-to-air television coverage of sports in general.

Kevin Magnussen insists he is not giving up on a future in formula one.

A Williams spokesperson has played down reports its F1 team drivers could race in the electric single seater series Formula E next year.

Narain Karthikeyan, who was India's first F1 driver, does not think the sport will be returning to his native country.

Jolyon Palmer is hoping for a "long term" future with Renault.

Bernie Ecclestone has drawn his 2015 to a close with his traditional Christmas card to friends.

Bernie Ecclestone is refusing to confirm that F1's free-to-air British broadcaster is pulling out of the sport.

Jerome Stoll, the Renault Sport chairman, has dismissed reports the French carmaker is ramping up its annual F1 budget.

Mercedes baulked at supplying Red Bull for 2016 after analysing the pace of the energy drink team's chassis.

Toto Wolff has rejected speculation he and Niki Lauda no longer get along.

Mario Andretti, a motor racing legend and former Ferrari driver, says he can imagine the Maranello marque taking on Mercedes for the title in 2016.

Jolyon Palmer has warned that Renault may not shine immediately as the carmaker returns to full works status in formula one next year.

In the days before Christmas, good news emerged this week from Italian parliamentary circles.

Toto Wolff insists he does not want to end the controversial rivalry between warring Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.

Sergio Marchionne, the Ferrari and Fiat Chrysler chief, says he is still urging his Volkswagen counterpart to consider entering formula one.

Mercedes is among those who are worried about F1's expected new rules for 2017.

The BBC, F1's free-to-air British broadcaster, looks set to drop its coverage of the sport.

Toto Wolff says he is not worried Mercedes' success will be eroded by rival teams poaching top staff.