Formula One News — August 2016

AUGUST 4, 2016

Marko plays down Kvyat axe rumours

Dr Helmut Marko has moved to temper speculation that Daniil Kvyat is set to definitely lose Red Bull's backing.

Hulkenberg hails McLaren-Honda progress

Nico Hulkenberg has hailed McLaren-Honda's rate of improvement in 2016.

Ecclestone to sell F1 radio communication?

Bernie Ecclestone is reportedly planning to monetise access to radio communications in F1.

Sirotkin in running for Renault seat?

Sergey Sirotkin's father thinks the 20-year-old Russian is in the running to step into a race seat with Renault for 2017.

AUGUST 3, 2016

Williams opens door to Button, Perez

Williams has made clear its door may be open to not only Jenson Button but also Sergio Perez for the 2017 season.

Marchionne not satisfied but staying the course

Sergio Marchionne has this week suggested Ferrari will stay the course, despite admitting that the great Italian marque has disappointed in the opening half of 2016.

Father defends Magnussen's F1 commitment

Kevin Magnussen's father has hit back at media speculation that his future is Renault is under a cloud because of his work ethic.

Lauda to help Rosberg bounce back

Championship rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have got off to very different starts to their F1 summer break.

Wolff urges Renault to sign Ocon

Esteban Ocon looks set to be the next teenage charger to make his mark in formula one.

Mercedes, McLaren in dispute over engineer

A dispute is bubbling between world champions Mercedes and rival F1 team McLaren over an engineer.

AUGUST 2, 2016

Italy backs Rosberg over FIA penalty

The Italian media has backed Nico Rosberg after he was penalised for an overtaking move on Max Verstappen at Hockenheim.

Hockenheim wants help to secure German GP future

A cloud continues to hang over the future of the German grand prix.

Rosberg lost the title in July says Montagny

Lewis Hamilton may now be a sure bet to win his third consecutive world championship this year.

Hamilton sued over $4.6m Grenada villa

World champion Lewis Hamilton is in a $4.6 million legal battle with an Italian property developer.

Ecclestone hails police after kidnapping raid

Bernie Ecclestone has hailed Brazilian police after his mother-in-law was freed unhurt from kidnappers following a daring raid.

Haryanto pushing hard for Spa backing

Rio Haryanto says his management will not be resting during F1's summer break.

AUGUST 1, 2016

Arrivabene says Ferrari must increase downforce

Maurizio Arrivabene has admitted that Ferrari needs to rev up its progress when it comes to aerodynamics.

Magnussen still in play for 2017 seat?

Kevin Magnussen remains in the running to keep his works Renault seat beyond 2016.

McLaren heading for 2017 wins says Dennis

McLaren-Honda is on target for "victories" in 2017.

Ecclestone plays down Sachsenring rumours

Reports that the Sachsenring could be in the running to rescue the German GP for 2017 have been played down.

Kvyat not giving up on F1 career

Daniil Kvyat is not ready to give up on his formula one career quite yet.

Ecclestone's mother-in-law safe after kidnapping

Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law is safe and well, after being kidnapped in Sao Paulo over a week ago.

Mick Schumacher's next step is F3, not F1

Mick Schumacher's manager has put the brakes on any suggestion the 17-year-old might soon be set to join fellow teenager Max Verstappen in F1.

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