Formula One News — April 2016

APRIL 18, 2016

Alonso still has the passion for F1 says Perez

Fernando Alonso and Johnny Herbert have buried their differences with a hug live on television.

Ferrari not backing Vettel's Kvyat rebuke

Sebastian Vettel's bosses did not rally around the German after he pointed an angry finger at rival Daniil Kvyat in China.

Renault could stop 2016 car development soon

Renault is close to deciding to abandon development of its 2016 car, according to the Danish newspaper BT.

No reason Magnussen won't stay at Renault

Renault official Cyril Abiteboul says he has been impressed with the team's 2016 race driver Kevin Magnussen.

Marchionne not ruling out Sauber buyout by Alfa Romeo

Sergio Marchionne has not dismissed speculation the struggling Swiss team Sauber could become Alfa Romeo.

Ericsson hits back at unprofessional Grosjean

Marcus Ericsson has hit back at "unprofessional" rival Romain Grosjean after the Chinese grand prix.

Sunday Photos

Chinese GP - Sunday Photos

APRIL 17, 2016

Sunday Press Conference

Chinese GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Chinese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Kvyat bites back at furious Vettel

Daniil Kvyat held his own wheel-to-wheel and then later in a face-to-face argument with Sebastian Vettel at the Chinese grand prix on Sunday.

Rosberg walking away with title says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says it is too early to say his world championship chances are dwindling.

Teams showing interest for 2017 for Vandoorne

McLaren may not be Stoffel Vandoorne's only option to step up into a full-time race cockpit for 2017.

Nasr to get new chassis in Russia

Felipe Nasr is hoping his bad start to the 2016 season finally ends in Russia.

Red Bull the best car in 2016 says Marko

Daniel Ricciardo is on the front row of the grid in China because his Red Bull is "the best chassis" in 2016.

F1 respect better than more titles says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says feeling the "respect" of the paddock is more important to him than adding a third championship to his tally.

Red Bull windshield set for Sochi test

Red Bull is pressing on with the development of its alternative to the FIA-preferred 'halo' concept for cockpit protection for 2017.

Nothing against new Rosberg contract says Wolff

Toto Wolff has admitted Nico Rosberg is in a prime position to negotiate a new Mercedes contract for 2017.

Race Results

Chinese GP - Race Results

Button, Alonso critical of F1 officials

Senior drivers Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso were critical of F1's management in Shanghai on Saturday.

Ferrari poised to challenge Mercedes in China

Ferrari may be poised in China to secure its first victory of 2016.

Vettel plays down risk of F1 driver strike

Sebastian Vettel has played down speculation F1 drivers' anger at the political situation in the sport could lead to a strike.

Rosberg heading for new Mercedes deal?

Nico Rosberg is on course to secure a new contract to keep racing at Mercedes beyond 2016.

APRIL 16, 2016

McLaren wants to keep Alonso beyond 2017

McLaren-Honda has opened the door for Fernando Alonso to renew his contract beyond the end of next year.

Todt should let F1 war go to court says Mosley

Jean Todt's predecessor says the Frenchman should put formula one back on the right track by having the current agreements challenged in court.