Formula One News — May 2016

MAY 3, 2016

Lombardy concerned over Monza deal delay

Lombardy president Roberto Maroni has admitted he is "concerned" a new deal for Monza's Italian grand prix is taking too long.

Now Ocon adds to pressure on Palmer

The pressure on Jolyon Palmer will stay high in Barcelona next weekend.

Stroll eyes F3 title before F1

Lance Stroll is the latest teenager looking to break into formula one.

MAY 2, 2016

Race Report - 007

Russian GP - Race Report

Ferrari must close gap quickly says Marchionne

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne on Monday said he is sure the Maranello team will bounce back from its current dip.

Mercedes eyes step back to recover reliability

Mercedes chiefs Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff say priority number 1 is for the reigning champions to solve car reliability problems.

Marko to have serious word with Kvyat

Maurizio Arrivabene on Sunday said Daniil Kvyat could mount no justified defense of his driving after colliding with Sebastian Vettel twice at Sochi.

Ferrari won't give up on 2016 title says Arrivabene

Maurizio Arrivabene insists Ferrari must keep its eye on the goal of winning the 2016 world championship.

Ecclestone still waiting for Monza GP progress

Bernie Ecclestone has suggested the uncertainty over the future of Monza's F1 race could continue to drag.

Mercedes gap to rivals is catastrophic

A Russian official on Sunday expressed concern that Mercedes' continuing dominance is hurting formula one.

Father has accepted Ratzenberger death

22 years on, the father of Roland Ratzenberger says he and his wife have accepted the tragic death of their son.

Mick missing Michael on road to F1

Max Verstappen has predicted a tough road to formula one for another son of a famous former driver.

MAY 1, 2016

Mercedes blasts anti-Hamilton conspiracy

Mercedes on Sunday rubbished suggestions Lewis Hamilton's horror run of bad luck so far in 2016 may be a conspiracy.

Kvyat phoned Vettel after Sochi crashes

Daniil Kvyat on Sunday said he had spoken with Sebastian Vettel on the phone after the Russian grand prix.

FIA determined amid head protection opposition

F1 is pressing ahead with radical cockpit protection even though the sport's chief executive is opposed.

Sunday Photos

Russian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Russian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Russian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Russian GP - Race Results

Vettel sure Ferrari can win 2016 title

Sebastian Vettel insists the 2016 title race is not already over.

Tost happy with Toro Rosso lineup

Max Verstappen will continue to steal the limelight even though Carlos Sainz is also doing a good job.

Two Sauber figures absent in Russia

Monisha Kaltenborn is once again missing in action this weekend in Russia.

Button hopes to stay for Honda's new 2017 engine

Jenson Button has confirmed reports Honda is working on a major redesign of its F1 'power unit' for McLaren to use in 2017.

F1 says Azerbaijan fighting no threat to race

F1's governing body as well as supremo Bernie Ecclestone have backed Azerbaijan after declaring local fighting is no risk to the inaugural grand prix in Baku next month.