Formula One News — September 2016

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Berger doubts 2017 revolution right for F1

F1 legend Gerhard Berger has questioned whether the 2017 rules revolution is the right path for the sport.

Silly season firing for Sainz and Perez

The driver 'silly season' is still bubbling away in the F1 paddock.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Kubica eyes Le Mans

Robert Kubica is looking to step up his return to circuit racing by targeting Le Mans.

Teams agree rule changes for 2017

F1 teams and the FIA have agreed a swathe of rule changes to be sent to the decision-making strategy group for approval.

BMW decides against F1 return

German carmaker BMW has made clear it is content for now outside of formula one.

Berger hopes F1 avoids power struggle

F1 legend Gerhard Berger has backed the sale of the sport's commercial rights to American mogul John Malone's Liberty Media.

Barcelona not confirming pre-season dates

Barcelona is not yet confirming officially that pre-season testing will take place at the Circuit de Catalunya early next year.

Magnussen wants to stay at Renault

Kevin Magnussen is hoping to stay with Renault so that 2016 is not a "lost" year.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Pirelli begins to bring down high pressures

Pirelli is beginning to ramp down its controversially high compulsory minimum tyre pressures, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

Tost plays down Sainz to Renault rumours

Toro Rosso chief Franz Tost does not believe the Faenza based team will lose Carlos Sainz.

McLaren-Honda ready to win

McLaren-Honda is expecting to match engine pacesetters Mercedes next year.

EU politician questions F1's Liberty sale

A European politician has questioned whether F1's high profile sale to Liberty Media should be allowed to proceed.

Rosberg has chance to win 2016 title says Berger

Gerhard Berger says he is ready to sit back and watch Mercedes' two stars fight it out for the 2016 title.

Kubica tested in Renault F1 simulator

Robert Kubica recently tested in Renault's F1 simulator, team boss Frederic Vasseur has admitted.

Prost backs Ocon amid Renault rumours

F1 legend Alain Prost has backed his countryman Esteban Ocon to keep climbing the sport's ladder.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Abu Dhabi boss hopes for title finale fight

Abu Dhabi's F1 boss is hoping the 2016 world championship goes right down to the wire.

Mercedes will not solve 2016 clutch problem

Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes' two drivers may continue to struggle with their race starts this year.

Vandoorne not bitter about younger rivals

Stoffel Vandoorne insists he does not feel bitter that it took him so long to break into formula one.

Wehrlein open to second year at Manor

Pascal Wehrlein is open to spending a second year at Manor.

Honda eyes second F1 team for 2018

Honda has indicated it is inching towards being ready to supply more teams with engines in formula one.

Raikkonen leaving F1 future open for now

Kimi Raikkonen is leaving open the door to extending his F1 career even beyond 2017.

Kvyat says no plan B amid Gasly rumours

Daniil Kvyat has admitted he has no 'plan B' for his career.

Sainz as good as Verstappen says de la Rosa

Former F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa thinks countryman Carlos Sainz is just as good as Max Verstappen.

Zak Brown, Agag linked with F1 roles

F1 sponsorship guru Zak Brown is lining up a top job in the sport, according to the respected business outlet Sky News.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Vandoorne denies Button deal means more pressure

Stoffel Vandoorne does not think Jenson Button's new McLaren deal will ramp up the pressure when he makes his F1 debut next year.