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.