Formula One News — November 2016

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

No extra pressure as title beckons says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg has arrived in Brazil insisting he doesn't feel any more pressure than usual.

No extra security for Ecclestone in Brazil

Bernie Ecclestone insists he has no fear for his personal security ahead of this weekend's Brazilian grand prix.

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Palmer confirmed with Renault for 2017

The Renault F1 team has signed Jolyon Palmer to remain with the team for another season and he will race alongside Nico Hulkenberg in 2017.

Liberty looking at F1 internet streaming

F1 looks set to finally enter the world of live streaming.

Magnussen signs multi-year Haas deal

Kevin Magnussen will switch from Renault to the American team Haas for 2017, a source told us on Wednesday morning.

Mercedes committed only until 2020 says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Mercedes' is only committed to formula one until 2020.

Vettel knew Ferrari would be challenging says Brawn

Ferrari's path back to victory requires "stability", according to the famous team's former technical boss Ross Brawn.

Rosberg has not won title yet says Villeneuve

Nico Rosberg does not yet have the 2016 title in the bag, according to former world champion Jacques Villeneuve.

Massa says he could have stayed in F1

Felipe Massa has indicated he would have stayed in F1 if he had a competitive car to drive for 2017.

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

UK launches probe into Liberty takeover

The UK government has launched an investigation into the takeover of F1 by American tycoon John Malone's Liberty Media.

Alonso nicer in front than behind says Massa

Retiring F1 veteran Felipe Massa will contest his last home grand prix at Interlagos this weekend.

Silverstone buyout bidders pull out

The future of the British grand prix could be in tatters, in light of the latest news emerging from circuit owner the BRDC.

Rosberg keeping eyes off the prize in Brazil

Nico Rosberg is determined to keep his eyes off the prize as he charges for the world championship this weekend in Brazil.

Ocon signs with Force India?

The rest of the 2017 grid looks set to lock into place in the coming days.

Ferrari stays on road to recovery says Marchionne

Ferrari is determined to improve for 2017, according to president Sergio Marchionne.

Mateschitz denies F1 quit threats were serious

Dietrich Mateschitz has denied that Red Bull ever seriously contemplated pulling out of F1.

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Verstappen slams F1 rule double standards

Max Verstappen has hit out at "ridiculous" F1 rules.

McLaren risks losing Alonso says Ramirez

McLaren-Honda risks losing Fernando Alonso if the team cannot significantly up its game.

Audi's Jorg Zander to join Sauber

Audi's withdrawal from Le Mans is a blessing in disguise for Sauber.

No problem with rebel Verstappen says Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg says he has little problem with F1's "rebel" Max Verstappen.

F1 will challenge Stroll says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve has warned countryman Lance Stroll that his toughest challenges lie ahead in F1.

Bottas denies being Williams team leader

Valtteri Bottas has played down suggestions his job description is fundamentally changing for 2017.

FIA rejects push for more gravel traps

The FIA has reportedly rejected calls for asphalt and grass run-off areas to be replaced with gravel.

Gasly made too many mistakes says Marko

Pierre Gasly's failure to win the GP2 championship partly explains his failure to break into F1 for 2017.

Stroll helps embattled Canada GP

Lance Stroll is a timely shot of good news for the embattled Canadian grand prix.