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