Formula One News — November 2016

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

Aki Hintsa made Vettel better man

Sebastian Vettel has added his own tribute to former McLaren doctor Aki Hintsa, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 58.

Lauda has one fear for title showdown

Niki Lauda says he is feeling relaxed ahead of Sunday's title showdown -- except for one "fear".

Vasseur admits battles with departing Magnussen

Renault team boss Frederic Vasseur says he does not rule out working with Kevin Magnussen again.

Pirelli working to improve wet tyres

Pirelli is taking the F1 drivers' feedback on board and is working on improving its rain tyres.

Wolff open to helping German GP rescue

Mercedes is not ruling out making a financial contribution to keep the German grand prix on track.

NOVEMBER 26, 2016

Qualifying Report - The stage is set

Abu Dhabi GP - Qualifying Report - By Dan Knutson in Abu Dhabi

Saturday Photos

Abu Dhabi GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Abu Dhabi GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Abu Dhabi GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Abu Dhabi GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Report - Dig deeper

Abu Dhabi GP - Practice 3 Report - By Dan Knutson in Abu Dhabi

Practice 3 Results

Abu Dhabi GP - Practice 3 Results

Owner admits Manor investor deal agreed

F1 backmarker Manor is in the process of being sold, current owner Stephen Fitzpatrick admitted in Abu Dhabi.

Hamilton engaged in mind tricks says Wolff

Mercedes chiefs say Lewis Hamilton is up to psychological "tricks" as his title battle with Nico Rosberg reaches its finale in Abu Dhabi.

Rosberg must avoid Hamilton crash says Berger

Nico Rosberg can't risk a crash with his teammate Lewis Hamilton on Sunday, F1 legend Gerhard Berger says.

Hamilton lost focus in 2016 says Leinders

Former F1 tester Bas Leinders thinks Lewis Hamilton lost focus earlier in 2016.

Grosjean backs Gutierrez axe

Romain Grosjean has hinted he fully supports Haas' decision to install a new teammate for 2017.

All sides deny Wehrlein to Sauber reports

All sides have denied reports that Pascal Wehrlein's next move in F1 is now a done deal.

Drivers discussed wet tyre criticism with Pirelli

F1 drivers had talks with Pirelli in Abu Dhabi, following criticism of the Italian supplier's wet weather tyres.

Drivers key to 2018 introduction for Halo

The drivers will be central to the FIA's decision about whether to introduce the controversial 'Halo' cockpit protection concept in 2018 or impose a further delay.

McLaren must sign title sponsor says Brown

New McLaren chief Zak Brown says the famous British team must prioritise signing a title sponsor.

Grid re-start rule change divides opinion

Opinions are divided in Abu Dhabi after Bernie Ecclestone and the teams agreed a novel rule-change for 2017.

McLaren switched focus to 2017 in July says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says he will not miss the F1 era that will end with the chequered flag on Sunday.

Brazil race last question mark for 2017 says Ecclestone

The final "question mark" on what has become a 20-race calendar for 2017 is Brazil.

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Practice 2 Report - Close enough

Abu Dhabi GP - Practice 2 Report - By Dan Knutson in Abu Dhabi