Formula One News — May 2016

MAY 16, 2016

Verstappen talent of the century says Lauda

Even Dr Helmut Marko's arch rival Niki Lauda on Sunday had to tip his famous red cap to Max Verstappen.

Hamilton took the blame for Rosberg crash

Not everyone is pointing the finger of blame at Lewis Hamilton after Mercedes' catastrophic double-DNF in Barcelona.

Ecclestone says big-wigs plotting his demise

Bernie Ecclestone on Sunday confirmed reports some of F1's major stakeholders are "plotting" his demise.

Red Bull return unlikely for Kvyat

Christian Horner has admitted it is unlikely Daniil Kvyat will be returning to Red Bull's senior team any time soon.

Marchionne rubbishes Arrivabene rumours

Sergio Marchionne on Sunday declared that Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene's job is safe.

Rosberg has contract for 2017 says Zetsche

Nico Rosberg looks set to stay at Mercedes beyond 2016.

New halo version to be tested in Monaco

The 'halo' and 'aeroscreen' cockpit protection concepts will both be tested ahead of the Monaco grand prix later this month.

MAY 15, 2016

Lauda, Wolff disagree over Mercedes crash

Mercedes chiefs Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff on Sunday disagreed over the sensational first-lap crash in Barcelona.

Sunday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Spanish GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Sunday Photos

Spanish GP - Sunday Photos

Race Results

Spanish GP - Race Results

Marchionne pressure causing Ferrari mistakes

Niki Lauda has hit out at the pressure Ferrari's president Sergio Marchionne is putting on the faltering Maranello team.

Q3 a small milestone for McLaren says Alonso

McLaren-Honda is continuing its slow climb out of the doldrums of 2015.

Hamilton slams sabbatical rumours

Lewis Hamilton has rubbished speculation he might be considering a year out of formula one in 2017.

Sainz denies he redeemed himself in Spain

Carlos Sainz rejected suggestions he redeemed himself in Barcelona by performing so strongly for Toro Rosso.

No negative pressure at Renault

Even though three young chargers are knocking on the door, Kevin Magnussen sounds secure in his race seat at Renault.

Vettel yet to talk to Ferrari about 2017 teammate

Sebastian Vettel has hinted he will recommend to Ferrari that Kimi Raikkonen is kept on board for another season.

No Friday outings for Vandoorne

McLaren-Honda team boss Eric Boullier says there are no plans for Stoffel Vandoorne to be given Friday morning outings in 2016.

Mission accomplished for Max's father Jos

Jos Verstappen is taking a step back from the limelight in the career of his son and F1 teen sensation Max.

MAY 14, 2016

Ferrari puzzled by qualifying flop

Ferrari's lack of speed in qualifying puzzled everyone, as the Scuderia had high hopes of challenging Mercedes for pole position this afternoon. As it turned out, Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel will line up on the third row of the grid for tomorrow's race.

Another first for Verstappen

"First time with a microphone," Max Verstappen said when he sat down to talk with the media after his sensational qualifying where he put his Red Bull fourth on the grid for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Qualifying Report - 52 P1s

Spanish GP - Qualifying Report