Formula One News — June 2016
JUNE 30, 2016
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Perez rumours an incentive said Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg on Thursday said rumours linking Sergio Perez to Ferrari are simply an "incentive" for his own side of the Force India garage.
Perez on the gas for Ferrari seat says Marko
Red Bull has put the lid on its F1 driver lineup for 2017, only leaving the future of Toro Rosso's Daniil Kvyat slightly ajar.
Titanium Halo 2 to make Friday test debut
The development of 'Halo' is entering its decisive phase, with an updated version to make its debut in practice this weekend in Austria.
Ferrari in time of change says Fiat's Elkann
Ferrari is in a period of "change", according to John Elkann, chairman of parent carmaker Fiat Chrysler.
Pundit tips FIA to close tyre pressure loophole
F1 pundit Marc Surer thinks the sport's governing body will quickly close a loophole regarding tyre pressures.
Rosberg admits eye on Williams in Austria
Nico Rosberg has singled out Williams as a potential threat as he chases a hat-trick of Austrian grand prix wins this weekend.
Brexit will not hurt English teams?
An F1 pundit has played down the impact of the 'Brexit' vote for formula one teams.
Prost expected more from Renault in 2016
F1 legend Alain Prost says Renault needs more time for its works team to start shining.
Sauber pays staff amid resolution to issues
Some better news is finally emerging from the Sauber camp, amid a troubled 2016 campaign for the struggling Swiss team.
Mick Schumacher not on radar says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he is not currently interested in signing up Mick Schumacher to Red Bull's famous driver development programme.
JUNE 29, 2016
Rosberg unmoved after Lauda contract comments
Nico Rosberg has played down reports this week that suggest he is on a fast-track to a new Mercedes contract.
Relationship with Hamilton unchanged says Rosberg
Nico Rosberg has applied the brakes to teammate Lewis Hamilton's claim that the pair are once again friends.
Hockenheim admits German GP future in doubt
Hockenheim promoter Georg Seiler this week admitted Bernie Ecclestone is right that Germany might once again be absent from the F1 calendar in 2017.
Button slams desperate new F1 drivers
Jenson Button, F1's most experienced active driver, has chastised the latest generation of new and "very erratic" grand prix stars.
JUNE 28, 2016
Mercedes tyre pressure trick revealed?
A trick employed by Mercedes to counter Pirelli's high mandatory tyre pressures has emerged.
Kvyat breaks silence as Red Bull eyes future
Daniil Kvyat has finally broken his long Twitter silence, having not uttered a word on his social media account since his calamitous home race at Sochi and demotion from Red Bull.
Symonds proud of Williams pitstop turnaround
Pat Symonds is proud of Williams, who have emerged this year as the team with clearly the fastest pitstops in formula one.
Monza hopes for 2017 contract by September
An official is hoping Monza finally ends its protracted negotiations over Monza's F1 future by the Italian grand prix in September.
Red Bull could revive old Spielberg layout
Red Bull is looking into expanding the current layout of the Austrian grand prix venue in Spielberg.
Pirelli CEO happy with F1 present and future
Pirelli chairman Marco Tronchetti Provera said he is happy the Italian company is still involved in an ever more competitive formula one.
Bottas steps up management of own F1 career
Valtteri Bottas says he has his F1 future in his own hands for the first time.
JUNE 27, 2016
Ecclestone working on new income system
Bernie Ecclestone on Monday said he is working on a plan to reform F1's controversial income distribution system.
Williams compliment very nice says Button
Jenson Button is not commenting on speculation he might return to Williams next year.
Hamilton says Rosberg relationship good
Lewis Hamilton says the venom has gone out of his relationship with Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg.