Formula One News — December 2015

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Vandoorne aims for F1 debut in 2017

Stoffel Vandoorne has acknowledged that his F1 race career will have to wait until 2017 at least.

Hugo Hakkinen not following Mick Schumacher to F1

In 1999, as Mika Hakkinen won his second world championship, arch F1 rival Michael Schumacher welcomed a son - Mick - into the world.

Carmen Jorda excited about future with Renault

Carmen Jorda sounds confident she will remain with Enstone as the current Lotus team transitions to Renault ownership over the winter.

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Mercedes was full blast for most of 2015

Toto Wolff has denied that Mercedes spent much of the 2015 season 'sandbagging' to hide its true performance advantage.

Aston Martin deal unlikely for now

Aston Martin looks set to shelve for now its plans to enter formula one with Force India.

F1 thinks about small teams too much says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says whether he stays in F1 beyond his current contract depends on McLaren-Honda's form and the direction of the sport.

Renault confident Ilmor help will pay off

Renault is confident the involvement of Ilmor, led by the renowned F1 engine guru Mario Illien, will help the French manufacturer as it aims to make a big step forward in 2016.

Alonso manager responds after Marchionne jibe

Two figures have defended Fernando Alonso following a verbal jibe by Ferrari's new president Sergio Marchionne.

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Jock Clear joining Ferrari but not Hoyle

Benjamin Hoyle, an engineer at the centre of a new espionage saga in F1, will never be joining Ferrari.

F1 figures say Austin uncertainty bad for sport

Two more F1 figures say it would not be good for the sport if Austin falls off the 2016 calendar.

Ferrari expects more competitive McLaren-Honda

Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has tipped McLaren-Honda to take a clear step forward for 2016.

Montezemolo not sure Alfa Romeo will return

The world of F1 should not get too excited about a potential return to the sport of Alfa Romeo, former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has warned.

No German GP again in 2017 says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone is not confident about the future of the German grand prix.

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Williams to run Jaguar's Formula E team

F1 team Williams will run a new Formula E outfit for Jaguar Land Rover, the Indian-owned British carmaker.

Toro Rosso could beat Red Bull in 2016 says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted Red Bull could be outpaced by the energy drink team's secondary team in 2016.

F1 could find new US GP venue says Haas

America's future in F1 is not endangered by the problems facing the current US grand prix in Austin.

Alfa Romeo could return to F1?

Alfa Romeo could return to formula one, Fiat Chrysler president Sergio Marchionne has announced.

Ecclestone must solve engine problem

Sergio Marchionne pulled no punches when asked about an apparent 'war' with Bernie Ecclestone and the FIA.

Look to MotoGP for new F1 rules model

F1 should look to the two-wheeled world of MotoGP for a system of simpler rules.

Vettel more Ferrarista than Alonso ever was

In assessing Sebastian Vettel's first year at Ferrari, president Sergio Marchionne aimed a pointed barb at Fernando Alonso.

Domenicali linked with move to Lamborghini

Stefano Domenicali, the former Ferrari team boss, looks set for yet another new challenge.

Ricciardo leaving options open for 2017

Daniel Ricciardo says he doesn't want to turn his mind to his expiring Red Bull contract quite yet.

Ferrari nothing to do with spy story

Ferrari has continued to distance itself from the new 'spy story' in formula one.

Floatation will not hurt Ferrari in F1

Sergio Marchionne has denied that Ferrari's floatation will affect the fabled F1 team.

Marko hopes watch will not stop in 2016

Dr Helmut Marko said he is hopeful changes at Renault will help Red Bull to charge back towards the front in F1.