Formula One News — February 2016

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Alfa Romeo could be works F1 team says Marchionne

Sergio Marchionne says Alfa Romeo could return to formula one as a works team.

Combining F1 with DTM to be difficult says Ocon

Esteban Ocon has moved into pole position for a future in formula one.

No free TV coverage in Spain in 2016?

Free-to-air television coverage of F1 throughout Spain has ended, according to the Spanish sports daily El Mundo Deportivo.

Heidfeld hopes Hamilton challenged in 2016

F1 veteran Nick Heidfeld has tipped Lewis Hamilton to take a third consecutive world championship in 2016.

Three drivers to share second Manor seat

Manor may have come up with a novel solution to the reported three-way battle to become Pascal Wehrlein's teammate in 2016.

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

1975-style white engine cover for 2016 Ferrari

Reports that Ferrari is adding a lot more white to the livery of its iconic red cars for 2016 appear accurate.

Wolff admits Manor could be 'B' Mercedes team

Mercedes is not ruling out making Manor its de-facto 'B' team.

Schumacher family should give health update

Michael Schumacher's former manager thinks the family should reconsider its decision to keep the public in the dark about the F1 legend's health.

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Circuit chief ousted at Nurburgring

News emerged on Friday from the Nurburgring, an historic German circuit battling to keep its grand prix up and running.

Manor extends deadline for Haryanto

Rio Haryanto on Friday admitted the race is on to secure the final place on this year's F1 grid.

Fifty-fifty chance of Ferrari-Mercedes battle in 2016

The jury is out as to whether Ferrari can take on Mercedes for the 2016 world championship.

Renault's Bell looks to repeat Mercedes success

Bob Bell has set to work on turning the near-collapse of the Lotus team into a Mercedes-style success story.

Verstappen to drive 2016 car in simulator

Max Verstappen has been at Toro Rosso's Faenza headquarters this week as the team prepares for 2016.

Bottas more prepared for F1 rumours now

Valtteri Bottas says he is now more prepared for when intense speculation takes centre stage in his F1 career.

Andretti hopes 21-race F1 calendar here to stay

F1 legend Mario Andretti has his fingers crossed that the US grand prix in Austin goes ahead as planned.

Magnussen must brush off Vasseur comments

A Danish racing driver has urged Kevin Magnussen to brush off news that he was actually only Renault's second choice for 2016.

Manor wise to sign Wehrlein

Manor has made a wise choice by signing up Pascal Wehrlein for 2016.

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Red Bull's Marko says F1 drivers overpaid

Two prominent F1 chiefs disagree over the issue of whether formula one drivers are grossly overpaid.

Jorda hits back at Sorensen's 12s per lap claim

Carmen Jorda has hit back at a former F1 colleague, following an accusation that her presence at Renault caused him to quit the sport.

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Wehrlein admits Manor deal for one year

Pascal Wehrlein on Wednesday admitted his Manor race deal is for one season only.

Wehrlein confirms Manor race seat

Pascal Wehrlein has confirmed reports he will make his F1 debut with Manor in 2016.

Villeneuve reveals F1 career mistakes

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has admitted to making a couple of mistakes during his formula one career.

Petrov eyes F1 future for Russian team

F1 could have a Russian team in the not-too-distant future.

Grosjean enjoys simulator run in 2016 Haas car

Romain Grosjean says he enjoyed his first run at the wheel of Haas' 2016 car -- in the virtual world.

Maldonado says F1 exit a bolt from the blue

Pastor Maldonado has revealed his eleventh-hour ousting at Renault hit him like "a bolt from the blue".