Formula One News — March 2016

F1's governing body is determined to push ahead with the controversial 'halo' cockpit protection system.

F1 teams are reportedly angry that Pirelli introduced a new tyre late last year without telling them.

The start of Toto Wolff's 2016 campaign hit a roadblock even before he entered the paddock gates in Melbourne.

The 2016 Toro Rosso could be the perfect tool for its drivers to make their case for a move to the premier team Red Bull Racing for 2017.

It is not just the Honda engine that is holding McLaren back, champion drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button revealed in Melbourne.

Australian GP - Friday Press Conference

Felipe Massa has acknowledged that Williams will not get involved in the title fight between Mercedes and Ferrari in 2016.

Australian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Mercedes has mixed up the crews of mechanics and engineers working on the German team's two sides of the garage.

Carlos Sainz has refused to join the criticism of the latest rule changes in formula one.

Jacques Villeneuve has slammed F1 drivers who are calling loudly for the introduction of the 'halo' cockpit protection system.

Kevin Magnussen has backed Renault's decision to give new third driver Esteban Ocon some Friday practice outings in 2016.

Carlos Sainz says he is happy to have survived the departure from Toro Rosso of the major Spanish sponsor Cepsa.

Australian GP - Friday Photos

Australian GP - Practice 2 Results

Australian GP - Practice 1 Report

Australian GP - Practice 1 Results

Australian GP - Thursday Press Conference

As reported earlier, Aston Martin is entering formula one with Red Bull.

Paul Hembery on Thursday admitted Pirelli's efforts to design tyres that reach a sudden grip 'cliff' did not work out as planned for 2016.

Williams' much anticipated new nose for its 2016 car has finally passed the mandatory crash tests.

Nico Hulkenberg on Thursday put a brave face on the speculation swirling around the future of Force India.

Aston Martin's touted F1 foray is back on track, it emerged in the Melbourne paddock on Thursday.

Fernando Alonso thinks F1 is taking a backwards step with the further clampdown on pit-to-car radio communication in 2016.

Max Verstappen has joined his boss Franz Tost in targeting a podium for 2016.