Formula One News — October 2016
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Red Bull argues against Bahrain winter testing
Red Bull is arguing against moves to have some winter testing take place in guaranteed warmer weather in Bahrain.
Wolff excuses Hamilton over sabotage claims
Toto Wolff has excused Lewis Hamilton for triggering a conspiracy theory storm after the Malaysian grand prix.
Montreal working on 2017 race fix
Moves are afoot to secure Montreal's place on the 2017 F1 calendar.
Race Report - Between drinks
Malaysian GP - Race Report - By Dan Knutson in Sepang
OCTOBER 2, 2016
Race Notes - Ricciardo leads Red Bull one-two
Malaysian GP - Race NotesBy Mark Karp
Sunday Photos
Malaysian GP - Sunday Photos
Sunday Press Conference
Malaysian GP - Sunday Press Conference
Sunday Team Quotes
Malaysian GP - Sunday Team Quotes
Race Results
Malaysian GP - Race Results
Perez staying at Force India
The saga of Sergio Perez's future appears to be ending, with authoritative sources reporting that the Mexican is staying put at Force India.
Raikkonen will cope with fast 2017 cars
Kimi Raikkonen's trainer insists the Finn will be ready for the faster cars of 2017.
Current 21-race calendar too much says Alonso
Fernando Alonso thinks the current F1 calendar is at the limit.
Kvyat not interested in Gasly rumours
Daniil Kvyat says he is not considering the possibility that Pierre Gasly will end his F1 career at the tender age of 22.
Ferrari denies tool left in Raikkonen's car
Ferrari has denied Kimi Raikkonen's claim that a mechanic left a flashlight in the footwell of the Finnish driver's car during practice at Sepang.
Sochi not ruling out 2018 night race
Russian race organisers are still not ruling out the possibility Sochi could switch to a night race format in the future.
Alonso echoes Magnussen's Halo fire fears
Fernando Alonso has backed Kevin Magnussen's doubts about the safety of the 'Halo' cockpit protection system in the event of fire.
Wolff, Lauda could stay together beyond 2017
Toto Wolff and Niki Lauda have indicated they aim to keep their working relationship together at Mercedes.
OCTOBER 1, 2016
Lauda makes Hamilton do Pirelli testing
Niki Lauda has insisted that Mercedes' two race drivers take part in Pirelli's 2017 tyre testing.
Wurz denies Halo more dangerous in fire
Alex Wurz has denied that the 'Halo' cockpit protection device could actually make a car fire like that suffered by Kevin Magnussen at Sepang even more dangerous.
Wolff responds to Hamilton psychological comments
Toto Wolff has responded to Lewis Hamilton's claim that a team staff reshuffle hurt him "psychologically" this year.
Red Bull denies Verstappen collapsed
Red Bull has denied reports that Max Verstappen passed out after a practice session in Malaysia.
Silly season sizzling in Sepang heat
Although the top seats are mainly secured, the driver silly season is now in full swing.
Sochi promoter denies 2017 race doubts
Russian grand prix promoter Sergey Vorobyov has denied that Sochi is another race that could be endangered for 2017.
Schumacher taking steady road to F1
Mick Schumacher insists he is still taking it steady on his road to F1.
Qualifying Report - Round out
Malaysian GP - Qualifying Report - By Dan Knutson in Sepang