Formula One News — July 2016

JULY 22, 2016

Button not sure McLaren can win in 2017

Jenson Button is not so sure McLaren-Honda can be in a winning position as soon as 2017.

2017 talks not just with Renault says Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen has admitted for the first time that he is looking beyond Renault to secure his future in formula one.

Kvyat backs world champions F1 criticism

Daniil Kvyat has backed the complaints of two multiple champions as today's face of formula one comes under the microscope.

Haas looks set to keep same drivers

Esteban Gutierrez says his future is secure.

F1 to revive grid starts for wet races?

Following a spate of recent criticism, F1 could revive the old concept of starting wet grands prix from the grid.

Practice 1 Report - Uncatchable

Hungarian GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Budapest

Practice 1 Results

Hungarian GP - Practice 1 Results

JULY 21, 2016

Thursday Press Conference

Hungarian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Latest radio rules divide F1 paddock

The F1 paddock remains split on the issue of radio restrictions, as the FIA further tightened the rules ahead of the Hungarian grand prix.

FIA using technology to enforce track limits

F1's governing body has turned to technology to enforce the thorny topic of 'track limits' this weekend in Hungary.

Horner tips Mercedes switch for Vettel in 2018

Sebastian Vettel's former boss thinks the German driver may soon run out of patience for Ferrari.

Ferrari needs time amid F1 recovery says Berger

F1 legend Gerhard Berger says Ferrari needs "time" to recapture its glory days.

Ericsson's backers have bought Sauber

Monisha Kaltenborn has declined to confirm or deny reports it is Marcus Ericsson's Swedish backers who have bought the Sauber team.

Imola files legal action to secure Italy GP

Imola has filed legal action as it steps up its bid to host the Italian grand prix from 2017.

Bianchi had difficult time in Ferrari talks says Massa

Jules Bianchi was enduring a "difficult time" in his relationship with Ferrari when he crashed at Suzuka in 2014.

JULY 20, 2016

Ferrari needs quiet approach amid crisis says Brawn

Ross Brawn has urged Ferrari to take a "quiet approach" to its quest for the world championship.

Prost backs Raikkonen's new Ferrari deal

F1 legend Alain Prost has backed Ferrari's decision to stick with Kimi Raikkonen.

Capelli cannot see Monza losing F1 to Imola

Former F1 driver Ivan Capelli says he is confident Monza will soon end its troubles and cement its place on the 2017 calendar.

Mercedes musing switch to 2017 project says Wolff

Toto Wolff has admitted that managing the transition between focusing on the 2016 and 2017 seasons is currently a major topic at Brackley.

Alonso says 2017 title is the goal

Fernando Alonso is still not ruling out a tilt for the 2017 title.

Renault admits 2017 driver lineup still open

Renault has admitted that its driver lineup for 2017 remains totally open.

JULY 19, 2016

Rossi back on F1 radar after Indy 500 win

Alexander Rossi might have re-booted his F1 aspirations by winning the fabled Indianapolis 500 this year.

Verstappen plays down title chances

Max Verstappen has played down his chances of taking on Mercedes' might for the 2016 world championship.

Officials say Monza still in game for Italy GP

Italian officials are refusing to acknowledge that Monza's chances of keeping the grand prix are now over.

Champions don't mind long 2016 calendar

Two prominent F1 drivers say they have no problem with this year's longest-ever race calendar and the shift away from Europe.