Formula One News — March 2016
MARCH 23, 2016
F1 Commission asked to approve quali axe
Eyes will now turn to the F1 Commission, after team bosses voted unanimously to scrap the new 'musical chairs' qualifying format before Bahrain.
Verstappen defended after Melbourne anger
Max Verstappen has found some allies in the wake of his anger and outbursts at the Australian grand prix.
Bottas hopes new nose boosts Williams
Valtteri Bottas says it is too early to become overly disappointed with the pace of Williams' 2016 car.
F1 still lacks loud enough engines
F1 is still "miles away" from sounding like the pinnacle of motor sport.
Hamilton could retire with fourth title says Stewart
One more title could be enough to satisfy Lewis Hamilton's ambition.
Red Bull halo alternative keeps F1 DNA says Marko
Red Bull's alternative to the 'halo' cockpit protection concept would be better for crashes like those suffered by Fernando Alonso in Melbourne.
Vasseur happy with new F1 job
New team boss Frederic Vasseur says he is happy with Renault's drivers after the first race weekend of 2016.
MARCH 22, 2016
Radio rules contributed to Verstappen mood
Dr Helmut Marko on Tuesday pointed a finger at the F1 rules amid the tension at Red Bull's junior team.
Red and silver teams eye Ricciardo says Marko
The 2017 'silly season' is already underway.
Press celebrates end of Mercedes dominance
Helmut Marko is not so sure Ferrari is really ready to challenge Mercedes in 2016.
Quali u-turn shows F1 needs dictatorship says Alesi
Jean Alesi says the latest events in F1 show that the sport needs a "dictatorship".
Verstappen criticised for Melbourne anger
F1 teen sensation Max Verstappen has been criticised for his behaviour at the Australian grand prix.
Sore Alonso goes home as halo debate returns
The controversial 'halo' concept is once again a talking point in F1 circles, following Fernando Alonso's huge crash in Australia.
MARCH 21, 2016
Game on says Mercedes as Ferrari looms
"Game on!" declared a smiling world champion Lewis Hamilton after the Australian grand prix, as he finished second behind teammate Nico Rosberg.
Ever-changing rules hang over F1
Amid a thrilling Mercedes versus Ferrari battle for victory in Melbourne, the spectre of ever-changing rules continued to hang over F1.
Long calendar limits driver aggression says Hakkinen
The length of the F1 calendar is further limiting the "aggression" with which teams and drivers can tackle individual races.
Imola is option for Italy GP future
The death knell is nearing for historic Monza's place on the F1 calendar, according to the latest reports from Italy.
Marko admits Toro Rosso ahead of Red Bull
Toro Rosso may now be the third-best team in formula one behind grandees Mercedes and Ferrari.
Alonso wears bandage day after crash
Fernando Alonso was wearing a bandage on his knee and a grimace on Monday when he bumped into Blick correspondent Roger Benoit at a Melbourne beach.
Race Report - Lucky to be alive
Australian GP - Race Report
Sunday Photos
Australian GP - Sunday Photos
MARCH 20, 2016
Verstappen furious after Melbourne race
Tension is brewing inside the Toro Rosso team after Max Verstappen lost his cool in Melbourne.
Alonso thanks FIA after crash
Fernando Alonso escaped with little more than a sore knee after a terrifying crash during the Australian grand prix.
Race Notes - Rosberg wins Australian GP
Australian GP - Race Notes
Sunday Press Conference
Australian GP - Sunday Press Conference