Formula One News — August 2016

AUGUST 31, 2016

Dennis denies Button decision made

Ron Dennis has denied claims Jenson Button will definitely leave McLaren and possibly F1 at the end of the season.

New Monza deal to finally be signed?

A new F1 race deal for historic Monza is finally ready to be signed and announced.

No bodyguards for Verstappen at Monza says manager

Max Verstappen's manager has denied reports the Dutch teenager might be wise to take precautions ahead of the Italian grand prix.

Pundit hopes crash doesn't dent Magnussen chances

Danish racing driver Jason Watt hopes Kevin Magnussen's huge crash at Eau Rouge doesn't dent his chances of staying at Renault in 2017.

2017 calendar to have 21 races again?

F1 looks set to embark on a second consecutive 21-race voyage around the world in 2017.

AUGUST 30, 2016

Verstappen manager to talk about aggression

The F1 paddock is split over Max Verstappen's aggression during the Belgian grand prix.

Bottas inks new two-year Williams deal?

Valtteri Bottas looks to have secured his future with Williams.

Magnussen will be at Monza says physio

Kevin Magnussen's trainer and physio says the Dane will definitely be at Monza this weekend.

Good start for Allison's successor Binotto

Following a mid-season slump, things are looking up for Ferrari.

AUGUST 29, 2016

Magnussen cut and bruised after Eau Rouge crash

Kevin Magnussen looks set to be fit for the Italian grand prix this weekend, despite an horror crash at Spa's fabled Eau Rouge on Sunday.

F1 world blasts Verstappen after Spa aggression

The F1 world rounded on Max Verstappen after Sunday's Belgian grand prix, insisting the Dutchman is driving too recklessly.

Ferrari staff obligated to deliver says Marchionne

Sergio Marchionne has warned that no one at Ferrari is safe unless the team starts meeting its targets.

Alonso retirement would be a shame says Hamilton

It would be a "real shame" if Fernando Alonso was lost to formula one after 2017, according to his former McLaren nemesis Lewis Hamilton.

Perez hints news about future imminent

News about Sergio Perez's future may now be imminent.

Red Bull denies illegal diffuser claims

Red Bull has hit back at any suggestion its 2016 car may be illegal.

Wehrlein defends Haryanto after ousting

Pascal Wehrlein has defended his ousted Manor teammate Rio Haryanto.

Race Report - Spa-mash

Belgian GP - Race Report - By Dan Knutson in Spa-Francorchamps

AUGUST 28, 2016

Race Notes - Rosberg cruises to Belgian GP win

Belgian GP - Race Notes - By Mark Karp

Sunday Photos

Belgian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Belgian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Belgian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Belgian GP - Race Results

Wolff plays down Vandoorne comments

Toto Wolff has played down suggestions he is about to snap up McLaren's Stoffel Vandoorne.

Pirelli defends high pressures at Spa

Pirelli has hit back at fierce criticism of its tyres this weekend at Spa.

Wolff denies Manor now Toto Rosso

Toto Wolff has played down claims he is turning the F1 backmarker Manor into a Mercedes junior team.