Formula One News — June 2016

JUNE 7, 2016

FIA's Whiting tips Kvyat to bounce back

Charlie Whiting has played down suggestions Daniil Kvyat has become the 'bad boy' of formula one.

No Baku night race plans yet

F1's newest street venue has no immediate plans to step up to night race status.

Dennis statements are extra motivation says Boullier

Eric Boullier has defended McLaren supremo Ron Dennis' right to predict forthcoming F1 dominance for the Woking based team.

Mick Schumacher says F3 is next

Mick Schumacher is beginning to turn his mind to the next step in his race towards formula one.

JUNE 6, 2016

Ferrari to race new turbo in Canada?

Ferrari will bring an updated turbo design to Canada this week, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

Sauber not willing to be next B team

Monisha Kaltenborn has played down "dramatic" media claims that Monaco recently was the low point in Sauber's long motor racing history.

Massa, Button, McLaren unfazed by rumours

Felipe Massa says he is unfazed by speculation Jenson Button could replace him at Williams next year.

Perez's father triggers latest F1 rumours

Sergio Perez's father has triggered wild speculation about the next high-profile news in formula one.

Nasr not denying Sauber exit reports

Felipe Nasr is not denying reports he is on the search for an alternate team for the 2017 season.

JUNE 4, 2016

Haryanto looking for money to complete season

Rio Haryanto's mother has admitted the Indonesian rookie is currently lacking the money he needs to complete the second half of the 2016 season.

JUNE 3, 2016

Ferrari rivals not using tyre pressure tricks says Clear

Jock Clear does not think Ferrari's troubles are related to supposed tricks some rivals may be deploying to lower tyre pressures in 2016.

More crashes could mean team orders says Wolff

Toto Wolff has warned that more crashes between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg would cause Mercedes to rethink its policy of allowing the pair to race freely.

Benoit says Sauber must change driver lineup

A leading Swiss journalist has suggested Sauber needs to make a change to its driver lineup at the end of the season.

Report hints at Renault talks for Massa

A Brazilian outlet says there are rumours Felipe Massa is in talks with Renault about a potential switch to the French works team for 2017.

Webber says angry Ricciardo will bounce back

Plain-talking former F1 driver Mark Webber has named Ferrari as the most disappointing team of 2016.

JUNE 2, 2016

Mercedes has options if Rosberg talks fail

Pascal Wehrlein is a real alternative for Mercedes as early as next year should negotiations with Nico Rosberg falter.

Sainz plays down Ferrari switch rumours

Carlos Sainz has dismissed talk he could be F1's next Ferrari driver as "nothing but rumours".

F1 teams EU complaint making progress says Kaltenborn

A complaint filed by two disgruntled F1 teams continues to make progress within the organisation of the European Commission.

Honda upgrade no revolution says Boullier

Eric Boullier has warned that Honda will not be unveiling a "revolution" when it is ready with a new specification of its F1 power unit.

Alonso at end of his F1 career thinks Piquet

Fernando Alonso is edging towards the end of his formula one career, according to former Renault teammate Nelson Piquet jr.

Ecclestone world's best negotiator

Monza's failure so far to ink a new F1 race contract for 2017 and beyond is in part due to Bernie Ecclestone's negotiating tactics.

Maldonado looking to restart F1 career

Pastor Maldonado has confirmed rumours he is "looking for a way" back into formula one.

Drivers afraid to criticise F1 over Bianchi death

F1 drivers are afraid to speak publicly about mistakes made by the sport's authorities that led to the crash and subsequent death of Jules Bianchi.

Mick Schumacher needs more time than Max

Mick Schumacher needs more time than Max Verstappen did to develop into an F1-ready driver.