Formula One News — January 2016

Two former F1 drivers have lamented the current state of the sport.

Jost Capito, McLaren's new team CEO, has not confirmed speculation he will start work at the Honda-powered team in April or May.

An Argentinean minister has confirmed the government's desire to see formula one return to the South American country.

The F1 world will get its first look at Red Bull's 2016 livery next month.

Toro Rosso and Ferrari have played down media reports that are doing the rounds on Thursday.

Amid swirling rumours, the promoter of F1's newest race said Azerbaijan cannot wait for its inaugural grand prix.

The media has been summoned to Paris for February 3, as Renault presses the throttle on its plans for 2016.

More details about Dietrich Mateschitz's latest acquisition have emerged.

The new sponsor of a GP2 team is tipped to eventually enter formula one.

Azerbaijan's inaugural grand prix should be in doubt, according to an economist.

Fernando Alonso's manager says he is confident McLaren-Honda will prepare a better car for the Spaniard to race in 2016.

Williams' Rob Smedley has played down suggestions the Grove team might be contemplating a shock switch from F1's field-leading Mercedes power.

Robert Kubica's rally career could end after the forthcoming season opener in Monte Carlo.

Roberto Merhi is not giving up on formula one.

Massimo Rivola, a long-time member of Ferrari's travelling F1 team, has confirmed he will have a different role in the future.

Red Bull is facing the possibility of a EUR 30,000 fine after Max Verstappen's spectacular blast up and down the famous Kitzbuhel ski slopes last week.

Luca di Montezemolo thinks he deserves more credit for the contribution he made to Ferrari.

Manor has dropped the word 'Marussia' from its official name in formula one.

Raffaele Marciello has split with Ferrari and will also no longer work with the Ferrari-powered F1 team Sauber.

Organisers of the Russian grand prix look to have secured a title sponsor for the fourth edition of the Sochi race this year.

Sebastian Vettel will keep his pre-season preparations in a high gear next week.

The F1 Commission on Tuesday approved a plan by the sport's engine manufacturers to impose a cap on the price of supplying to customer teams.

Ferrari burst into testing action on Tuesday, the Italian sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport reported.

Christian Horner claims he encouraged Mercedes to sign Lewis Hamilton when the now triple world champion was on the market back in 2012.

Force India has confirmed reports that a touted deal with the British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has fallen through for now.