Formula One News — May 2016

Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov thinks plans for a Russian team are on track.

Dutch beer brewer Heineken is reportedly entering formula one with a major sponsorship deal.

Toto Wolff has vowed to raise with Bernie Ecclestone the issue of Mercedes' underrepresentation on television, despite its ongoing dominance of F1.

Carlos Sainz says he is looking on the bright side of his Toro Rosso teammate Max Verstappen's promotion to the senior Red Bull team.

Carlos Sainz says it would be a "surprise" if Ferrari breaks through for its first win of the season this weekend in Barcelona.

Felipe Massa has hit out once again at the suggestion that driving formula one cars in the modern era has become too easy.

A respected F1 correspondent has slammed as "nonsense" suggestions the sport is only a small step from a London street race.

Renault should be back on track with a much more competitive car next year, according to former driver Vitaly Petrov.

"Official sources" have played down alarming reports about the health condition of F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

Sebastian Vettel insists the race for the 2016 world championship is still wide open.

Daniel Ricciardo thinks it is "likely" Red Bull and Renault will stick together beyond this season.

Honda says it has not decided when to deploy its tally of performance 'tokens' in 2016.

F1 veteran David Coulthard has backed Red Bull's controversial decision to oust Daniil Kvyat and replace him immediately with Max Verstappen.

The UK government has turned down India's request for Vijay Mallya to be deported.

Red Bull expressed interest in being powered by Alfa Romeo engines in F1.

Luca Baldisserri, a former key manager and engineer at Ferrari, says the Maranello team should work on adapting better to rule changes.

Former F1 driver Gabriele Tarquini has backed suggestions Ferrari might now be on the cusp of making some more high-profile personnel changes.

Watching over his own motocross team at the weekend, Kimi Raikkonen had a typical answer when asked for an interview.

Manor is hoping to leave struggling Sauber at the very back of the grid from this weekend's Spanish grand prix.

Wild speculation in Italy suggests Ferrari could be set for yet another change at the top of the fabled Maranello team.

Paul Hembery said Pirelli will not be to blame if F1 races become more boring next season.

Sebastian Vettel has expressed some sympathy for the plight of Daniil Kvyat, following the Russian's sudden demotion from Red Bull Racing.

Williams chief Pat Symonds admits the British team is no longer F1's third force.

Max Verstappen has admitted he will miss working with his ousted Toro Rosso engineer Xevi Pujolar.

Two former F1 drivers insist they do not miss the pinnacle of motor racing.