Formula One News — May 2016

MAY 26, 2016

Thursday Press Conference

Monaco GP - Thursday Press Conference

Thursday Team Quotes

Monaco GP - Thursday Team Quotes

Berger involved in Rosberg's contract talks

F1 legend Gerhard Berger has admitted he is involved in Nico Rosberg's negotiations with Mercedes over a new contract beyond 2017.

Vandoorne not for sale says Dennis

Team supremo Ron Dennis has warned McLaren's rivals that Stoffel Vandoorne is "not for sale".

Bianchi family to sue F1 authorities

Jules Bianchi's family is launching legal action against F1 authorities over the death of the French driver.

Practice 2 Report - Ricciardo Rules

Monaco GP - Practice 2 Report

Practice 2 Results

Monaco GP - Practice 2 Results

Respect intact but Mercedes tension lingers

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg entered the Monaco paddock on Wednesday with the message that everything is 'ok' with their relationship.

Ricciardo still in the game with new engine

Red Bull has made clear Daniel Ricciardo is still in the game at the energy drink company's top F1 team.

Alonso surprised over bosses optimism

Fernando Alonso on Wednesday sounded surprised when told that McLaren chiefs Ron Dennis and Eric Boullier have been making very upbeat comments lately.

Rosberg wants more years at Mercedes

Championship leader Nico Rosberg has now played down swirling speculation that he might leave Mercedes at the end of the season.

Verstappen success good for me says Sainz

Carlos Sainz thinks the quick success achieved by his former teammate Max Verstappen could also reflect well on him.

Gutierrez not joining Grosjean in Nascar

Romain Grosjean's teammate sounds uninterested in joining the Frenchman in a one-off Nascar outing.

Monza angry as Imola steps up GP bid

A Monza official has hit out at Imola, the former San Marino grand prix host that is reportedly shaping up as an alternative venue for Italy's annual F1 race.

Practice 1 Report - Purple Speed

Monaco GP - Practice 1 Report

Practice 1 Results

Monaco GP - Practice 1 Results

MAY 25, 2016

Wednesday Press Conference

Monaco GP - Wednesday Press Conference

Renault eyes leap into Q3

Renault's works team is eyeing a sudden leap into Q3 this weekend in Monaco.

Just two engines per driver by 2019?

F1's long-life engine rules will get more than twice as arduous for manufacturers beyond 2019.

Verstappen unbelievable at 18 says Prost

F1 legend Alain Prost says Max Verstappen has been impressive beyond his mere age of 18.

Wolff hopes drivers have learned from crash

Toto Wolff is heading into Monaco this weekend determined that Mercedes' drivers will not crash again.

Schumacher gets award for life's work

Michael Schumacher will be honoured at an award ceremony this week, the German newspaper Bild reports.

MAY 24, 2016

Mercedes scoffs at Hamilton rumour

Mercedes has rubbished reports Lewis Hamilton might miss this weekend's prestigious Monaco grand prix.

FIA working on F1 engine sound generator

F1's governing body is backing development of a "sound generator" to spice up the muted tones of the current generation of power units.

Heineken deal to be announced soon

F1 looks set to lift the lid on its major new sponsorship deal with Heineken ahead of next month's Canadian grand prix.