Formula One News — April 2016

APRIL 2, 2016

Practice 3 Results

Bahrain GP - Practice 3 Results

Kvyat not worried Verstappen could derail F1 career

Daniil Kvyat says he is not worried he might be the victim of the next step in Max Verstappen's meteoric F1 career.

Mercedes working to catch Ferrari on race starts

In one area at least, Mercedes is working hard to catch up with Ferrari.

Renault hits out at Magnussen penalty

Renault has hit out at Kevin Magnussen's exclusion from qualifying in Bahrain.

Hamilton defies paddock Snapchat ban

On the very same day he acknowledged the ban, world champion Lewis Hamilton defied Bernie Ecclestone by filming inside the F1 paddock.

Ecclestone set for more Monza future talks

Bernie Ecclestone has kept hopes alive that Monza might retain the Italian grand prix beyond September's 2016 race.

Austria secures lower fee for F1 TV rights

F1 is staying on free-to-air television in Austria, after the broadcaster ORF renewed its deal with the sport.

McLaren angry with FIA over Alonso injuries?

Ron Dennis is reportedly angry with F1's governing body for not detecting the injuries that have sidelined Fernando Alonso in Bahrain.

F1 Commission seat for driver would be nice says Button

Jenson Button has admitted a seat on the F1 Commission representing the drivers would be "nice".

Rosberg saved drowning child in Monaco

Nico Rosberg was the hero of the day when he rescued a distressed child from waters on the coast of Monaco recently.

Force India plays down absent boss Mallya's troubles

Force India deputy Bob Fernley has moved once again to play down the high-profile legal and financial problems surrounding Vijay Mallya.

APRIL 1, 2016

Practice 2 Report - Pole smasher

Bahrain GP - Practice 2 Report

Friday Photos

Bahrain GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Bahrain GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Bahrain GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Bahrain GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Report - Rosberg rolls on

Bahrain GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Bahrain GP - Practice 1 Results

Most teams oppose faster cars for 2017

Almost every team in pitlane is now opposed to the plan to speed up the cars with more downforce in 2017.

Qualifying situation crazy says Lauda

A meeting to analyse the future of F1's qualifying format has already been scheduled for Bahrain.

Vettel denies F1 already fast enough

Sebastian Vettel has hit back at suggestions speeding up the cars for 2017 is not the right direction for F1.

Rivals surprised after Alonso sidelined

Fernando Alonso's rivals were surprised on Thursday when it emerged the Spaniard had been sidelined in Bahrain for medical reasons.

Verstappen apologised to Toro Rosso

Max Verstappen has revealed he apologised to Toro Rosso for his foul-mouthed radio abuse in the Australian grand prix.

Haas denies car failure caused Alonso crash

F1's newest team has denied speculation Fernando Alonso's crash in Melbourne was caused by a failure aboard the Haas car driven by Esteban Gutierrez.

Ferrari admits Verstappen interesting for future

Ferrari has joined Mercedes in admitting its interest in F1 teen sensation Max Verstappen.