Formula One News — April 2016

APRIL 27, 2016

New chassis not ready for struggling Nasr

Felipe Nasr will not be able to end his early 2016 troubles by switching to a new Sauber chassis this weekend in Russia.

APRIL 26, 2016

Honda designing new concept engine for 2017

Honda is working on an all-new engine concept for 2017.

Lauda, Wurz named as potential Ecclestone successors

F1 has entered an "important week", according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

Russian billionaire completes Nurburgring purchase

A Russian billionaire is now the full owner of the fabled F1 circuit the Nurburgring.

APRIL 25, 2016

Rosberg knows winning streak must end

Nico Rosberg is heading into this weekend's Russian grand prix knowing that his winning streak cannot last forever.

Vettel knows me better now says Kvyat

Daniil Kvyat is heading to his home race in Russia confident that Sebastian Vettel now knows him better.

Bottas admits to eyeing Mercedes seat

Valtteri Bottas has admitted he would not say no if a seat opened up for him at the works Mercedes team.

F1 must reconsider power to grip ratio says Berger

F1 needs to turn a revolutionary corner in order to revive the spectacle of the past.

Private teams cannot win in new F1 says Alonso

Fernando Alonso is sure he is in the right place with one of the four car manufacturers in formula one.

Haas would release Grosjean to top team

Gene Haas says he will not force Romain Grosjean to stay at the new American outfit if a "top team" wants to sign him.

Renault's Canada upgrade on track

Renault is on track to unveil a significant upgrade for its 'power unit' in Canada.

Magnussen targets Palmer in bid for 2017 seat

Kevin Magnussen says he wants to keep beating his teammate as he bids to stay at Renault for a second year in 2017.

Susie Wolff defends Ecclestone amid sexism charge

Susie Wolff, F1's most successful female driver of recent times, has defended Bernie Ecclestone amid accusations of sexism.

Briatore happy to help Monza keep F1

Uncertainty over the future of the fabled Italian grand prix at Monza continues, despite a key meeting that took place late last week.

Now India revokes Mallya's passport

Vijay Mallya will not be coming to any grands prix in the foreseeable future.

Mick Schu's F1 road harder than Verstappen's

Mick Schumacher may not experience as smooth a journey towards formula one as did F1 teen sensation Max Verstappen.

APRIL 23, 2016

Ferrari to race upgraded engine in Russia

Ferrari will bid to breathe life into its 2016 championship charge by unveiling a key engine upgrade for Russia next weekend.

Ecclestone in Milan for Monza talks

Monza's F1 future may have come to a head during a meeting in Milan late this week.

Vergne hopes to test 2017 tyres

Jean-Eric Vergne thinks the additional testing allocated for Pirelli's 2017 tyre development will give him a chance to return to F1 action.

APRIL 22, 2016

India asks Britain to deport Mallya

Force India chief Vijay Mallya's legal troubles are continuing to deepen.

Malaysian circuit tweaked

Sepang, the long-time host of the Malaysian grand prix, has undergone some layout tweaks ahead of its October race.

McLaren explains Magnussen company car story

McLaren says there is a simple explanation as to why Kevin Magnussen never received a $500,000 company car whilst driving for the British team.

Super Formula more demanding than F1 says Vandoorne

Stoffel Vandoorne says he is looking forward to the first race in his new Japanese racing adventure this weekend.

APRIL 21, 2016

F1 must look beyond Ecclestone era says Marchionne

F1 needs to be looking ahead to the post-Bernie Ecclestone era.

Pressure hurting Mercedes reliability

Sergio Marchionne says the 2016 title is still within Ferrari's reach.