Formula One News — November 2016

A Belgian F1 expert has played down rumours Ron Dennis' departure from McLaren will endanger Stoffel Vandoorne's future.

Norbert Haug has backed Nico Rosberg to put the lid on his first world championship next weekend in Abu Dhabi.

Felipe Nasr's father has played down claims the Brazilian may have hurt rather than helped his chances of keeping the Sauber seat in 2017.

New Sao Paulo mayor Joao Doria has confirmed reports F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone could rescue the Brazilian grand prix.

Max Verstappen says he is determined to keep his feet planted amid comparisons with the great Ayrton Senna.

Charlie Whiting has played down moves to dramatically simplify the F1 rulebook.

GP2 championship favourite Antonio Giovinazzi looks set to turn down an offer from Mercedes.

Dr Aki Hintsa's legacy can still be seen up and down the F1 grid, according to former driver Mika Salo.

McLaren supremo Ron Dennis has slammed his fellow shareholders' decision to oust him.

Well-known F1 sponsorship mogul Zak Brown is in the running to become McLaren's new group CEO.

The executive reshuffling at McLaren could leave Eric Boullier with a factory-based job in 2017.

A dark cloud has reportedly moved back over the future of the F1 backmarker Manor.

F1 and McLaren this week look set to farewell Ron Dennis.

Nico Rosberg will still deserve the 2016 title even if Lewis Hamilton extends his winning streak to four races in Abu Dhabi.

Pascal Wehrlein has not denied that he is now in the running to switch to Sauber for 2017.

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he is not sure if F1 will have a Brazilian driver on the grid next year.

Esteban Gutierrez has denied his relationship with Haas is breaking down.

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted the future of the long-running Brazilian grand prix at Interlagos remains "absolutely" uncertain.

Max Verstappen hopes F1's 2017 regulations will mean the sport can return to racing properly in wet weather.

Bernie Ecclestone has given a cool reception to some of Liberty Media's apparent plans for the future of F1.

Ross Brawn has hit reverse gear after commenting on the mysterious health condition of F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

Gerhard Berger agrees that comparisons between the legendary Ayrton Senna and F1 teen sensation Max Verstappen are appropriate.

Sergey Sirotkin could move up to the position of third driver at Renault next year.

Brazilian GP - Race Report - By Dan Knutson in Interlagos

The 2016 world champion will only be crowned after next weekend's Abu Dhabi finale.