Formula One News — March 2016

MARCH 17, 2016

Ferrari link motivated Haas switch says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean has admitted that switching to Haas for 2016 moved him one step closer to a "dream" Ferrari seat.

Renault admits focus will shift to 2017

Kevin Magnussen has more on his mind this week than the new colour of his 2016 car.

Honda to break cycle in two years says Villadelprat

F1 veteran Joan Villadelprat thinks Honda can eventually succeed in formula one.

Raikkonen needs strong start to 2016

Kimi Raikkonen's manager has admitted 2016 will be a crucial year for the 2007 world champion.

Ericsson thinks Sauber problems over now

Sauber's drivers have put a brave face on swirling speculation about the future of the Swiss team.

Manor can benefit from qualifying mistakes according to Wehrlein

Pascal Wehrlein is looking past the qualifying controversy and instead sees an opportunity for the Manor team.

MARCH 16, 2016

Ferrari will snap up slightest mistake

Ferrari is now within an uncomfortable striking distance of Mercedes' dominance, according to Niki Lauda.

Renault to unveil all-yellow livery

Renault is set to unveil an all-yellow race livery for 2016.

Qualifying not enough to improve F1 says Berger

Gerhard Berger is yet another pundit who believes Mercedes will once again rule the roost in 2016.

Police investigated Hamilton's NZ trip

On his trip 'down under', Lewis Hamilton found himself in hot water even before setting foot on Australian soil.

Webber expects Button retirement talk in 2016

Before even a single lap in the 21-race grand prix calendar has been logged, Jenson Button's future in formula one is already being discussed.

Merhi says Mercedes strongest again

Although the action begins in Melbourne this weekend, Roberto Merhi is still not ruling out a role in formula one in 2016.

F1 success driving huge car sales according to Zetsche

Success in formula one is translating perfectly into Mercedes' road car sales.

Kovalainen predicts difficult start for Haas

Heikki Kovalainen thinks F1's new American team Haas will have a "very difficult" debut season.

Troubled Mallya set to sit out Melbourne

Force India deputy Bob Fernley has hinted that team owner Vijay Mallya will likely skip this weekend's 2016 season opener in Melbourne.

Lauda understands Schumacher information blackout

Niki Lauda has backed the decision of Michael Schumacher's family to safeguard the privacy of the F1 great.

MARCH 15, 2016

CVC sale could change how F1 is run says Ecclestone

CVC's decision about selling formula one could change how Bernie Ecclestone runs the sport, the F1 supremo said on Tuesday.

Mercedes has the edge on Ferrari?

Jos Verstappen thinks Mercedes will come out of the blocks in Melbourne this weekend with its dominance intact.

Marko hints F1 to equalise engine performance

Moves are afoot to close the performance gaps between the four 'power units' in formula one.

Renault not spending more as works team

Renault is apparently not having to spend much more on its formula one programme despite returning to full works status in 2016.

Mature Hamilton tips better Rosberg relations

Lewis Hamilton thinks he and Nico Rosberg will handle their rivalry better than ever in 2016.

Silly season not more important in 2016 says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has played down claims he might be caught up in a more hectic than usual 'silly season' later this year.

Strife may not hold Sauber back says Jos Verstappen

Sauber's already-troubled 2016 campaign has taken another hit with the shock departure of its technical boss.

MARCH 14, 2016

Kvyat ready to fight for F1 title

Daniil Kvyat on Monday said he feels ready to fight for the world championship.

Mercedes warns musical chairs could backfire on F1

F1's new qualifying format could backfire on the sport, Mercedes has warned.