Formula One News — September 2015

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Mental coaching helped Ericsson beat Nasr

Marcus Ericsson says he has worked hard to become Sauber's most competitive driver.

Hamilton has hands on 2015 title

Lewis Hamilton is racing to the 2015 title, former F1 driver Jean Alesi says.

Raikkonen emerging from number two status

Kimi Raikkonen is beginning to emerge from his earlier role as de-facto 'number 2' at Ferrari, according to countryman Mika Hakkinen.

Hamilton doubts McLaren will be successful in 2016

Lewis Hamilton says he does not expect McLaren-Honda to enjoy a return to form in 2016.

Rivals unhappy with Ferrari-Haas alliance

Rival teams are reportedly unhappy with Ferrari's new alliance with the 2016 entrant Haas.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

F1 has lost MotoGP-style magic says Berger

F1 has lost some of the 'elbow-to-elbow' racing magic that can still be seen today on two wheels, legend Gerhard Berger says.

Official slams stupid F1 penalty system

A Russian motor racing official has hit out at "stupid" penalties that are affecting drivers at today's grands prix.

Red Bull-Renault split no surprise

Rumours that Red Bull and Renault are definitely splitting is no surprise to Gerhard Berger.

McLaren, not Honda to decide Button future

McLaren has admitted it will take a quick decision over the future of Jenson Button.

Teams often took risks with pressures says Hakkinen

Mika Hakkinen has weighed into the Monza tyre pressure saga by saying that in his experience teams often took "risks".

Monza showed Mercedes fragile says Marchionne

Monza was proof that Mercedes' stroll to the 2015 title might not be as easy as some are now expecting.

Wehrlein not denying Manor rumour

Pascal Wehrlein has not denied speculation he is in the running for a Manor seat in 2016.

Michelin still sure F1 needs tyre change

Michelin is sticking firm on its stance that F1 needs a change of tyre philosophy.

Lotus cannot pressure Renault for decision says Gastaldi

Lotus deputy Federico Gastaldi says he is still waiting for Renault to make its decision about buying the Enstone team.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Rosberg still free to chase Hamilton

Nico Rosberg remains free to chase Lewis Hamilton for the 2015 title, their Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists.

Ferrari power for Red Bull, Mercedes power for Manor

Red Bull is now shaping up to be powered by Ferrari engines in 2016.

Monza should be untouchable says Hamilton

Sunday's chequered flag has already waved, Monza is firmly on the 2016 calendar, but the future of the historic and popular Italian grand prix is still making news.

Ferrari budget leaving Williams behind says Symonds

Ferrari is now leaving Williams behind in the 2015 pecking order, and the British team knows why.

Force India steering wheel stolen at Monza

Force India has lodged a complaint with the police after a spare F1 steering wheel was stolen from the Monza circuit at the weekend.

Legal battles loom on F1 sidelines

Two legal battles are threatening to break out behind the scenes close to the world of formula one.

Renault helped Lotus survive tax hearing

Renault helped Lotus to survive a crucial court date on Monday, as the two sides continue to drive towards a team buyout deal.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

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Button expecting quick decision over 2016

Jenson Button is expecting a quick decision over his future at McLaren.

Wolff denies Mercedes got away with cheating

Toto Wolff has slammed the conspiracy theorists who think Mercedes got caught cheating at Monza.