Formula One News — August 2016

AUGUST 26, 2016

Perez plays down Renault sponsor clash

Sergio Perez has played down suggestions a clash of sponsors could thwart his next move in formula one.

Sainz impressed with McLaren progress

Carlos Sainz says he has been impressed with the progress being made by McLaren-Honda.

Button probably will stay in F1

Jenson Button says his plans beyond 2016 will be known "soon".

Haas unmoved over Gutierrez rumours

Haas boss Gunther Steiner will not say if Esteban Gutierrez is staying at the new American team for its second season in 2017.

Magnussen admits talks with Renault rivals

Kevin Magnussen has admitted he has been in contact with other teams because Renault is yet to sign him up for the 2017 season.

Sauber looks to rebuild tattered team

Sauber is starting to rebuild its tattered organisation after almost succumbing to financial woes in 2016.

Practice 1 Report - The Repeat

Belgian GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Spa-Francorchamps

Practice 1 Results

Belgian GP - Practice 1 Results

Public needs miracle to see Schumacher again

A "miracle" is what is needed if the public wants to ever again see F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

New teammate Ocon interests Wehrlein

Pascal Wehrlein used the summer break to sit his theory test for the C1 truck license category.

AUGUST 25, 2016

Thursday Press Conference

Belgian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Hulkenberg to also test Halo at Spa

Nico Rosberg will not be the only F1 driver trying the 'Halo' cockpit protection device in Friday practice.

Hamilton not angry but plays down Spa win

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday insisted he is not angry with Mercedes as he faces a difficult weekend at Spa.

Vandoorne says he could leave McLaren

Stoffel Vandoorne says that if he doesn't race for McLaren next year, he could go elsewhere in pitlane.

Engine upgrades abound ahead of Spa

Ferrari is not the only team taking engine upgrades to this weekend's Belgian grand prix.

Huge performance leap for 2017 says Hembery

Paul Hembery has tipped a huge performance leap for formula one as a result of the rules changes for 2017.

Rosberg questions Hamilton

Nico Rosberg has all guns blazing as he bids to put his world championship campaign back on track at Spa and beyond.

Indycar, WEC alternatives fade for Massa

Felipe Massa has played down any claims he might keep his racing dream alive for 2017 by switching to Indycar.

Vandoorne ready for F1 says Capito

McLaren's incoming chief executive says Stoffel Vandoorne is ready for F1.

Schumacher's fate tragic says Brawn

25 years after observing the meteoric start to the most successful career in F1 history, Ross Brawn says the fate of Michael Schumacher is nothing short of "tragic".

AUGUST 24, 2016

Hamilton faces penalties, Rosberg to test halo

Mercedes has revealed world championship leader Lewis Hamilton is "likely" to face penalties this weekend at Spa.

Ferrari taking new engine to Spa?

Ferrari has a new engine specification in its luggage as the sport prepares to wake from its August slumber this weekend in Belgium.

Ecclestone in talks to be Hockenheim race promoter

Hockenheim and Bernie Ecclestone look to be on track to secure Germany's place on the F1 calendar.

F1 battles to avoid last place

Even at the very back of the grid, a spicy and crucial battle is taking place.

Mick Schumacher missing his dad

Former F1 priest Don Sergio Mantovani has tipped Michael Schumacher to keep fighting.