Formula One News — June 2016

JUNE 17, 2016

Senior F1 drivers question Baku safety

Senior F1 drivers have questioned the safety credentials of the sport's newest venue.

Imola poised to snatch Italian GP from Monza

Imola chief Uberto Selvatico Estense says the former San Marino GP venue is "ready" and poised to replace Monza as Italy's sole F1 race.

Brazilian GP axe quite possible says Massa

Felipe Massa has warned that Bernie Ecclestone may be serious in his threat to axe the Brazilian grand prix.

Sainz admits Red Bull door a bit closed

Carlos Sainz is not ruling out staying with Toro Rosso in 2017.

Heineken to do Red Bull F1 deal?

Heineken could be set to expand its new F1 sponsorship deal to involve one or more of the teams.

Verstappen's father Jos not in Azerbaijan

For the first time in his 27-race formula one race career, Max Verstappen will be without his famous father Jos this weekend in Baku.

Practice 1 Report - Exploring the limits

European GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson

Practice 1 Results

European GP - Practice 1 Results

JUNE 16, 2016

No spare chassis for Renault at Baku

F1's leap across the world in the space of mere days has left a couple of teams struggling for spare parts.

Top three teams pushing hard for title

Toto Wolff says Mercedes will work hard to maintain its position at the top of the F1 tree.

F1 teams back Heineken deal amid controversy

F1 teams have backed the sport's new global sponsorship deal with Heineken.

Ricciardo happy with Verstappen until 2018

As news emerges that Red Bull's driver lineup is now set in stone for the next two years, Daniel Ricciardo says he is happy alongside F1 teen sensation Max Verstappen.

Marchionne made F1 rookie error says Berger

Sergio Marchionne made a "typical rookie error" in predicting immediate wins in 2016 and the world championship title, according to former Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger.

Tilke denies Baku too dangerous for F1

Hermann Tilke has played down fears F1's newest venue in Baku might not be safe enough.

Hulkenberg says no Le Mans in foreseeable future

Nico Hulkenberg does not think he will be returning to Le Mans in "the foreseeable future".

Journalists play down Brazil GP axe threat

Brazilian journalists have played down Bernie Ecclestone's warning that the Interlagos race in November could be the last.

Thursday Press Conference

European GP - Thursday Press Conference

JUNE 15, 2016

F1 sponsor deals better than winning says Stewart

Sir Jackie Stewart says bringing big companies like Heineken into formula one is "even better" than winning world titles.

Ecclestone plays down latest Las Vegas reports

Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the latest reports about Las Vegas potentially joining an F1 calendar of the near future.

Drivers lukewarm over new Baku layout

F1 drivers have admitted they are not sure how much they will enjoy this weekend's inaugural grand prix on the streets of Baku.

Red Bull keeping same drivers in 2017 and 2018

Red Bull is confirming that it will field an unchanged driver lineup in 2017.

Nasr admits he could leave Sauber

Felipe Nasr has played down suggestions he will definitely leave Sauber at the end of the season.

Magnussen hopes contract talks start soon

Kevin Magnussen hopes his talks with Renault about staying with the French works team beyond 2016 begin soon.

Grosjean urges Haas to fix wing flaw

Romain Grosjean has urged Haas to get to the bottom of a recurring technical fault in 2016.

JUNE 14, 2016

Lauda backs Hamilton after latest Rosberg clash

Niki Lauda has backed Lewis Hamilton after the first corner collision that Nico Rosberg admits left him "p----d off" in Canada.