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.

Sunday Press Conference

Australian GP - Sunday Press Conference