Formula One News — August 2016

The race promoter is heralding almost unprecedented interest in this weekend's Belgian grand prix.

Two F1 team bosses have slammed the current situation in the sport regarding the thorny topic of so-called 'track limits'.

The head of Mercedes' driver development programme insists Esteban Ocon is ready for F1.

It has been decided that Lewis Hamilton will slide down the grid at Monza.

Mastering Pirelli's tyres will be the key to a close battle for top spot behind F1's 'big three' teams in the latter phase of the 2016 championship.

Daniil Kvyat has admitted staying at Toro Rosso would be a "very good place" for him to continue his career in formula one.

Felipe Nasr took a bid for a works seat in formula one all the way to the top last week, according to a Brazilian media outlet.

Jost Capito has confirmed he will soon start work at McLaren.

Esteban Ocon has not denied that his forthcoming nine-race stint at Manor is effectively an audition for a Renault race seat for 2017.

Malaysia's F1 chief has revealed that the Sepang circuit has undergone significant changes ahead of the 2016 race.

Plans to take F1 back to Las Vegas remain in the air for now.

Mark Webber does not think Mercedes' rivals are quite ready to pounce on the German team's dominance.

Sergio Perez has admitted it is possible his powerful Mexican backers will call time on his tenure at Force India at the end of 2016.

Renault is now mere weeks from closing on its driver lineup for the 2017 season.

Felipe Nasr has denied taking a political side this week after making an official visit to Brazil's acting president Michel Temer.

International publications and Luca di Montezemolo have clarified reports this week that suggest Michael Schumacher's condition is now improving.

Pirelli has hit back at claims it is to blame for the dearth of wet-weather racing in formula one today.

Stefano Domenicali says Lamborghini will not be entering formula one any time soon.

Organisers of the Belgian grand prix will ramp up anti-terrorism measures ahead of the forthcoming race at Spa-Francorchamps.

Kimi Raikkonen has a good chance of a strong result once the summer break ends next weekend.

The quiet achiever in F1 says he is looking forward to shining again in 2017.

Renault says it will not appoint an official replacement for reserve driver Esteban Ocon.

Kevin Magnussen has work to do in order to secure his future in F1.

A prominent sponsor will be missing from the livery of Manor's 2016 car once the summer break ends at Spa next weekend.

Former F1 driver Vitaly Petrov thinks the summer break came just at the right time for his Russian countryman Daniil Kvyat.