Formula One News — March 2016

MARCH 29, 2016

Gold Coast eyes future Australian GP

Queensland has flagged a potential bid to poach the Australian grand prix from rival state Victoria, the current host of the F1 season opener in Melbourne.

F1 not as attractive today says Sato

Former driver Takuma Sato says that, amid the category's obvious challenges, he still loves F1.

MARCH 28, 2016

Ecclestone coy over Monza's F1 future

The saga over the future of historic Monza's grand prix continues, with Bernie Ecclestone making conflicting comments regarding its chances.

Verstappen can be free agent for 2017?

Just as details of Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal emerge, the Dutchman has thrown some praise in the direction of Ferrari number 1 Sebastian Vettel.

No surprise Alonso aching after crash

It is no surprise Fernando Alonso endured a tough week in the wake of his terrifying Melbourne crash.

MARCH 26, 2016

F1 must restore credibility says Villeneuve

F1 must return to its glorious roots or risk collapsing, according to 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve.

MARCH 25, 2016

Musical chairs qualifying stays in place for Bahrain

The controversial and unpopular 'musical chairs' qualifying format will decide the grid for next weekend's Bahrain grand prix.

MARCH 24, 2016

Ecclestone agrees with drivers over governance

Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday joined forces with F1 drivers who are complaining about the governance of the sport.

Ecclestone confirms musical chairs may survive

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed reports the controversial 'musical chairs' qualifying format could actually have survived the 2016 season opener.

F1 drivers say governance threatens sport's future

F1 drivers have caused a stir by criticising the governance of the sport.

As Britain switches, Wurz worried about F1's pay-TV future

F1 needs to adapt to the changing shape of the world and media.

Verstappen says no feud with Sainz

Max Verstappen has played down claims his rivalry with teammate Carlos Sainz has turned into a feud.

Bahrain qualifying could be musical chairs hybrid

F1 is heading into its second consecutive grand prix of 2016 amid looming uncertainty about the qualifying format.

Rosberg first in queue for 2017 talks says Wolff

Nico Rosberg is first in the queue to race with Mercedes in 2017.

Hamilton returns fire after Charlie Whiting criticism

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at Charlie Whiting for singling him out over the course of the Australian grand prix weekend.

Renault not giving up on 2016 says Vasseur

Renault has not given up on the 2016 season, team boss Frederic Vasseur insists.

Lauda denies Mercedes still sandbagging

Niki Lauda has hit back at claims Mercedes is still sandbagging, one race into its 2016 championship campaign.

Williams-Honda rumours played down

Rumours Williams could be set to switch to customer Honda power for 2017 have been denied.

Monza not giving up on Italy GP yet

All hope that Monza will keep hosting the Italian grand prix beyond 2016 is not lost yet.

Schumacher was right about Vettel says Clear

Michael Schumacher was "absolutely right" to have urged Ferrari to sign up Sebastian Vettel for the future.

MARCH 23, 2016

Can Mercedes lap entire field?

The big question after Melbourne is whether Ferrari can really challenge Mercedes' dominance in 2016.

Haryanto won driver of the day vote

Rio Haryanto won the popular vote as F1 debuted its new official 'driver of the day' plaudit in Australia.

Tyre rules have spiced up F1 says Hembery

Pirelli is sure the new tyre selection rules have succeeded in spicing up F1.

Sparkling wine, not champagne, on 2016 podiums

Champagne will not be sprayed on the F1 podiums in 2016.

Alonso, Raikkonen's engines survived Melbourne

The engine, gearbox and monocoque aboard Fernando Alonso's otherwise-mangled McLaren-Honda survived his famous crash in Melbourne last Sunday.