Formula One News — February 2016
FEBRUARY 22, 2016
F1 the worst it has ever been says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone has sided with Sebastian Vettel rather than reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton over the current state of formula one.
Correspondent disappointed with 2016 Williams
Livio Oricchio, a leading F1 correspondent, has admitted to some disappointment at the sight of Williams' new car for 2016.
Wehrlein is lead driver at Manor says Ryan
Although just a rookie, Pascal Wehrlein has been given the lead role at Manor for 2016.
Hartstein attacks Ecclestone after interview
Former F1 doctor Gary Hartstein has launched a stinging attack on the sport's 'supremo' Bernie Ecclestone.
Ecclestone son-in-law faces jail
Bernie Ecclestone's son-in-law is facing up to seven years in jail, according to reports in Britain.
Father launches Jules Bianchi kart
Jules Bianchi will race again, thanks to his father who has launched a new kart in the late F1 driver's honour.
Baldisserri does not ask Mick about Schumacher health
Luca Baldisserri, an engineer who formerly worked closely with F1 legend Michael Schumacher at Ferrari, has confirmed he is now overseeing the career of the great German's son Mick.
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
McLaren unveils MP4-31
McLaren-Honda unveiled it's 2016 formula one challenger, the MP4-31 before the first test of the season tomorrow at Barcelona.
Allison will not attend all races in 2016
James Allison has revealed he will travel to less grands prix in 2016.
FEBRUARY 20, 2016
Mercedes happy after 2016 car debut
Nico Rosberg gave Mercedes' new 2016 car an early thumbs-up on Friday.
Bottas could replace feuding Mercedes driver?
Valtteri Bottas should have his fingers crossed that bitter teammate warring at Mercedes continues in 2016.
Ferrari much more optimistic for 2016 says Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne said the Maranello team is "much more optimistic" about its title-winning chances for 2016.
Verstappen unfazed by Tost warning
Max Verstappen is unfazed by a warning issued by his boss at Toro Rosso.
Four F1 refugees eye Indycar switch
A swathe of out-of-work F1 drivers are looking to pick up the pieces in America's top open wheeler series.
Schumacher moves to Ferrari-linked team
Mick Schumacher's team switch within the lower-tier categories of Formula 4 has now been confirmed.
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Ferrari streams SF15-H launch
Rumors that Ferrari's 2016 car would have a 1975-style white cockpit and engine cover were confirmed, as the Maranello marque launched its SF15-H during a stop-start live internet stream.
McLaren announces Richard Mille sponsorship
McLaren-Honda revealed a new ten-year sponsor deal with Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille.
Williams reveals FW38
The Williams F1 team revealed their 2016 formula one chassis the FW38 today, with a similar look to the previous chassis.
Newey less involved in design detail
Adrian Newey is still involved with the design of Red Bull's F1 cars, team boss Christian Horner says.
Tyre rules may not spice up F1 says Horner
Christian Horner has played down hopes F1's new tyre rules will really spice up the action.
Horner not ruling out 2017 Renault deal
Christian Horner has confirmed suspicions that the heat of Red Bull's bitter relationship with Renault has now improved.
Horner relaxed about Ricciardo contract
Christian Horner says he is not worried about losing Daniel Ricciardo to a rival team.
Ricciardo no fan of no-glitz F1 launches
Daniel Ricciardo says he is no fan of F1's new no-glitz approach to 'launching' cars.
Button was close to Top Gear switch
Jenson Button has admitted he came close to leaving F1 in order to join the new lineup on the BBC motoring programme Top Gear in 2016.
Verstappen cautious amid Toro Rosso talk
Max Verstappen is not getting carried away with talk Toro Rosso could beat the premier Red Bull team in 2016.