Formula One News — December 2015

DECEMBER 7, 2015

Verstappen staying at Toro Rosso, eyes 2016 podium

Toro Rosso has confirmed officially that Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz are staying at the Faenza based team in 2015

F1 will have different engine rules says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says the idea of an alternative engine in formula one is not dead yet.

Polarising Hamilton a godsend for F1

Two F1 pundits believe Lewis Hamilton - warts and all - is good for formula one.

Organiser denies 2016 Russia GP in doubt

The future of the Russian grand prix is secure, race organiser Sergei Vorobyov insists.

Vettel not taking bait after Hamilton comments

Sebastian Vettel has declined to hit back with fury at Lewis Hamilton's recent jibe about his talent.

Renault to have Mercedes-like budget?

Renault will power back to the front in formula one with a Mercedes-like annual budget.

Rosberg welcomes new tyre rules

Nico Rosberg has welcomed the tyre-usage rule changes in formula one for 2016.

DECEMBER 5, 2015

F1 veterans warn newcomer Haas

Three F1 veterans have warned that Haas is facing a "rude awakening" in formula one.

Toro Rosso, Ferrari confirm 2016 engine deal

Toro Rosso has confirmed it will switch from Renault to Ferrari power in 2016.

Ghosn suggests Maldonado, Palmer contracts in doubt

Renault CEO Carlos Ghosn has cast doubt upon the driver contracts agreed between Lotus and Pastor Maldonado and 2016 rookie Jolyon Palmer.

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Red Bull confirms Tag Heuer-branded Renault engines

Red Bull on Friday confirmed it will continue to use Renault power in 2016, re-badged in the name of new Swiss watchmaker sponsor Tag-Heuer.

2016 won't be easy for new Renault team says Permane

Lotus track chief Alan Permane thinks the Enstone team's difficult 2015 will now be "quickly forgotten" after the Renault buyout.

Red Bull will be ready for first test says Marko

The wait for an end to the engine supply crisis was long, but Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will be ready for the first winter tests of 2016.

Ecclestone involved in Renault buyout solution

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he was involved with the solution that means Renault is returning to F1 next year as a full works team.

New tyre rules trigger F1 confusion

F1's governing body and Pirelli had heads scratching this week as new rules for 2016 were rubber-stamped.

Vettel to have almost no vacation

Sebastian Vettel has played down any perception that he will have a long vacation ahead of the start of the 2016 season.

Jaguar, Silverstone not denying buyout reports

Neither party has denied reports that Jaguar could buy the British grand prix venue Silverstone.

F1 could be sold before 2016 season says Ecclestone

F1 could still be sold within the next few months, according to Bernie Ecclestone.

Rosberg can understand' Wolff's grey hairs

Nico Rosberg has joined Lewis Hamilton in responding to reports Mercedes may consider dropping them for the sake of team harmony.

Ferrari still inferior to Mercedes says Marchionne

Sergio Marchionne has hailed an "outstanding" season for Ferrari at the end of his first year as the fabled marque's president.

Manor not ready to announce 2016 drivers

Manor owner Stephen Fitzpatrick would not comment on reports the British backmarker is close to a decision about its drivers for 2016.

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Red Bull set for Friday announcement

Red Bull looks set to lift the lid on its future on Friday.

Grosjean set to start work at Maranello

Romain Grosjean is preparing to get to work on his future as soon as this month - by travelling to Maranello.

FIA gives Ecclestone mandate to fix F1

F1's governing body on Wednesday empowered Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt to take charge of "a number of pressing issues in formula one".

Coulthard urges Ecclestone to keep F1 on free TV

F1 would not be wise to allow free-to-air television coverage to stop in Britain, David Coulthard has warned.