Formula One News — November 2016

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Unwell Hamilton quits Abu Dhabi tyre test

As predicted earlier this week, Lewis Hamilton pulled out of the Pirelli tyre test in Abu Dhabi.

Podium a realistic goal for Honda

Honda is targeting the podium for 2017.

F1 drivers back Hamilton amid controversy

F1 drivers past and present have leapt to the defence of Lewis Hamilton, as the controversy about his 'backing up' tactics in Abu Dhabi continues.

Magnussen looking forward to simple Haas team

Kevin Magnussen has admitted he is looking forward to the simplicity of the Haas team, after a year at the French works outfit Renault.

Vettel admits not wanting to spoil title fight

Sebastian Vettel has admitted he was careful in the closing laps of the Abu Dhabi finale to not ruin the battle for the 2016 world championship.

Massa in talks to be F1 television pundit

Felipe Massa has revealed that he should still be a familiar face in the F1 paddock next year.

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Rosberg tells F1 to drop Hamilton controversy

World champion Nico Rosberg says F1 should "drop" the current discussion about teammate Lewis Hamilton's tactics in Abu Dhabi.

Monza finally signs new GP contract

Monza and Bernie Ecclestone have finally signed on the dotted line of their race contract extension.

Nico and Keke Rosberg not critical of Hamilton tactics

Nico Rosberg and his equally famous father are not joining in the criticism of Lewis Hamilton following the 2016 title finale in Abu Dhabi.

Mercedes denies Hamilton refusing to test

Mercedes has played down reports that Lewis Hamilton is refusing to get back to work this week.

New engine deal not awkward says Horner

Christian Horner says Red Bull is now looking confidently into the future with engine supplier Renault.

Williams must not lose Rob Smedley

Claire Williams says the British team she leads does not want to lose Rob Smedley.

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Hamilton faces sack over Abu Dhabi behaviour

British newspapers say Lewis Hamilton could be suspended or even "sacked" after ignoring Mercedes' team orders during Sunday's Abu Dhabi finale.

Ferrari lacking quality bosses says Berger

The problem at Ferrari is a lack of good quality chiefs.

Race Report - Championship Backup

Abu Dhabi GP - Race ReportBy Dan Knutson in Abu Dhabi

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Sunday Photos

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Abu Dhabi GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Abu Dhabi GP - Race Results

Gutierrez admits Ferrari return possible

Esteban Gutierrez has admitted returning to Ferrari is an option for 2017.

Lorenzo hopes Rosberg wins 2016 title

MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo insists Nico Rosberg would be a deserving champion if crowned later on Sunday in Abu Dhabi.

Both Mercedes drivers deserve title says Alonso

Both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg would deserve the world championship if they succeed on Sunday.

Hamilton can back up Rosberg says Berger

F1 legend Gerhard Berger says he can imagine Lewis Hamilton deploying every tactic to win the world championship on Sunday.

Wife, not father, joins Rosberg in Abu Dhabi

All eyes are on Nico Rosberg as the German bids to win his first world championship on Sunday.