Formula One News — October 2016
OCTOBER 7, 2016
Wehrlein eyes Hulkenberg's Force India seat
Pascal Wehrlein has moved into pole position to race up the grid next year, should Nico Hulkenberg leave Force India.
Practice 2 Report - Dry Runs
Japanese GP - Practice 2 Report - By Dan Knutson in Suzuka
Practice 2 Results
Japanese GP - Practice 2 Results
Practice 1 Report - Crazy buzz
Japanese GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Suzuka
Practice 1 Results
Japanese GP - Practice 1 Results
OCTOBER 6, 2016
Thursday Press Conference
Japanese GP - Thursday Press Conference
Rosberg tips distracted Hamilton to recover
Lewis Hamilton caused a stir at Suzuka on Thursday, with sections of the British press accusing him of disrespect.
Hulkenberg not 100 percent on Force India exit rumours
Nico Hulkenberg on Friday could not say he will definitely line up for the Force India team in 2017.
Sauber to use 2016 Ferrari engine in 2017
Sauber will keep using Ferrari's 2016 engine in its new car for 2017, it emerged on Friday.
Red Bull caused Hamilton failure is nonsense says Lauda
Niki Lauda has rubbished a claim Red Bull pushed Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton so hard in Malaysia that it caused the Briton's engine to fail.
Force India denies losing Hulkenberg to Renault
Force India team figures have played down suggestions they may lose Nico Hulkenberg to a rival team.
Kvyat to secure new two-year Red Bull deal?
Daniil Kvyat looks to have secured his future in formula one.
F1 hiding something over Bianchi death says father
Exactly two years after his son crashed at Suzuka, Jules Bianchi's father is still seeking answers and justice.
Wolff rejects Hamilton's offer to skip sessions
Toto Wolff has rejected Lewis Hamilton's claim that the British driver might sit out practice sessions in the remainder of 2016.
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Ricciardo backs Australians detained in Malaysia
Daniel Ricciardo has voiced support for a group of fellow Australians who have been detained in Malaysia following his Sepang race win.
Key to Williams, Symonds to retire?
With the driver 'silly season' on pause for now, attention is turning to potential moves among key F1 technical staff.
Renault extends option on Magnussen's contract
Kevin Magnussen's chances of staying at Renault next year have received a significant boost, according to the latest reports from Denmark.
Mercedes could be key to Massa future
Felipe Massa has admitted his relationship with current engine supplier Mercedes could be the key to his future beyond F1.
2017 revolution depends on Pirelli says Sainz
Carlos Sainz thinks F1 drivers will have "fun" with the sport's radical new rules for 2017.
OCTOBER 4, 2016
Hamilton prepared to sit out practice sessions
World champion Lewis Hamilton says he might sit out practice sessions over the course of the remaining five race weekends.
Italy slams Vettel amid Ferrari crisis
The Italian press has slammed Sebastian Vettel after his disastrous Malaysian grand prix, claiming Ferrari's number 1 driver has fallen into "crisis".
De la Rosa doubts Alonso can win 2017 title
Fernando Alonso is the best formula one driver of all time - that is the claim of former F1 driver and tester Pedro de la Rosa.
Baku race set for 2017 name tweak
The formula one race on the streets of Baku is set for a name tweak.
OCTOBER 3, 2016
Red Bull denies team orders imposed in Malaysia
Red Bull has denied its drivers were ordered against racing to the chequered flag in Malaysia for the team's first one-two since 2013.
Force India ends Perez uncertainty
Force India has finally ended the uncertainty about Sergio Perez's F1 future.