Formula One News — January 2016

Toto Wolff says he can understand the criticisms being made by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Max Verstappen has marked the end of his New Year holiday by predicting a big power boost for Toro Rosso this year.

Lewis Hamilton has tipped another year of strong form from himself and the Mercedes team.

Renault's Lotus takeover is continuing to race ahead, even though an official name change for the Enstone team is yet to be announced.

Toto Wolff has leapt up the rankings in an annual list of the richest people in Switzerland.

Upgrade work on the Hungarian grand prix venue near Budapest is to take place.

Romain Grosjean says he feels more European than French or Swiss.

F1 would be improved if the drivers were given more freedom to speak their minds, according to pundit Marc Surer.

A new contract to secure the future of the historic Italian grand prix at Monza is now "close" to being signed.

Haas, F1's new Ferrari-linked American team, is on track to make its testing debut in February.

Valtteri Bottas insists he is not intoxicated with the thought of joining Ferrari.

Niki Lauda has returned to the world of aviation, according to reports in the Austrian press on Friday.

Ferrari is not confirming reports about its intended launch plans for the 2016-specification car.

The Swiss F1 team Sauber is losing a long-time senior engineer, media reports reveal.

Ferrari is planning an online launch for its 2016 car, it emerged on Thursday.

World champion Lewis Hamilton expressed interest in buying a wild custom car from Ken Block, the famous American rally and stunt driver.

Nico Rosberg is still in the game when it comes to winning world championships.

The Nurburgring is not ruling out returning to the F1 calendar in 2017.

F1 should have two priorities in order to improve the sport.

Mario Illien thinks Renault may begin to show clear progress with its F1 engine early in 2016.

Sebastian Vettel has urged caution as Ferrari heads into the 2016 season as a potential title candidate.

Carlos Sainz has urged his bosses at Toro Rosso to let him and teammate Max Verstappen race more freely in 2016.

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne is expecting a close fight with Mercedes in 2016.

Mick Schumacher, the 16-year-old son of F1 legend Michael, looks set to sign a deal with a Ferrari-linked Italian junior team.

Adrian Newey has admitted he is worried planned rule changes in formula one are not going far enough.