Formula One News — October 2016

Dr Helmut Marko has hit back at those critical of Max Verstappen's driving in the Japanese grand prix.

Fernando Alonso has criticised the fact that only some teams and drivers are getting early experience of Pirelli's 2017 tyres.

Rumours are continuing to swirl about the potential look of Renault's 2017 driver lineup.

F1 legend Alain Prost thinks Nico Rosberg is now in a prime position to charge for his first drivers' title.

Carlos Sainz is as good as Max Verstappen and deserves a "good car".

Top DTM driver Marco Wittmann has admitted his F1 dream may never come true.

The signatures are still missing on Monza's new Italian grand prix contract.

Two F1 figures have defended the fact that the topic of Jules Bianchi's death is no longer prominent in the paddock.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has defended Lewis Hamilton at the end of a tumultuous weekend for the reigning world champion.

Renault has decided to sign a three-year deal with Nico Hulkenberg, another media source is claiming.

Red Bull blocked Carlos Sainz's move to Renault for 2017, according to the Spanish driver's well-known father.

Two F1 team bosses have made a proposal to end the dispute over the location of next year's crucial pre-season testing.

F1 could be set for a much tighter title battle in 2017, according to a leading motor racing official.

Felipe Massa is honing in on his future in motor sport beyond the end of his formula one racing career.

Japanese GP - Race Report - By Dan Knutson in Suzuka

Lewis Hamilton is still being criticised for his off-track antics at Suzuka this year.

Pirelli and the FIA should decide if pre-season testing takes place in Bahrain.

Felipe Massa has slammed the "strange rules" that meant he was penalised for driving too slowly at Suzuka.

Toto Wolff has admitted he remains worried about engine reliability at Suzuka.

McLaren has commenced talks with Fernando Alonso about extending the Spaniard's contract beyond 2017.

Sebastian Vettel has played down hefty criticism by the Italian press, who say the German's Ferrari career is in "crisis".

Dallara has played down rumours it is in partnership with Ferrari.

Japanese GP - Race Notes - By Mark Karp

Japanese GP - Sunday Photos

Japanese GP - Sunday Press Conference