Formula One News — October 2015
OCTOBER 9, 2015
Verstappen sure Red Bull exit would not end F1 career
As the engine crisis apparently deepens, the only man wearing a Red Bull uniform who does not seem worried is Max Verstappen.
Alonso to stay in F1 for four or five years says Briatore
Flavio Briatore has backed Fernando Alonso's claim that the Spaniard is staying put at McLaren-Honda.
Button defends Alonso after GP2 engine outbursts
Jenson Button has defended his McLaren-Honda teammate, following Fernando Alonso's controversial radio outbursts at Suzuka.
Customer drivers ponder Mercedes engine parity
Drivers for Mercedes' customer teams are beginning to speak up about the issue of engine parity.
Nasr aims to end Sauber struggle with new engineer
Felipe Nasr has begun working with a new race engineer.
Raikkonen disagrees with Alonso over radio broadcast ban
Kimi Raikkonen has refused to back former teammate Fernando Alonso's view that radio traffic should not be broadcast live in formula one.
F1 seat without sponsor was a miracle says Merhi
Roberto Merhi says he has not given up on remaining in F1 next year, even though four drivers are clamouring at the two seats at Manor.
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Thursday Press Conference
Russian GP - Thursday Press Conference
Hulkenberg rules out Le Mans in 2016
Nico Hulkenberg on Thursday confirmed he will not be defending his Le Mans title next year.
Rosberg hopes Ferraris help title fight
Ferrari will have an unusual supporter barracking for a strong weekend for the Maranello team this weekend in Russia.
Podium impossible for small teams now says Kaltenborn
When asked by the German publication Sport Bild how things are going at Sauber, the Swiss team's boss replied: "I can't complain."
Silverstone chief says F1 not saleable
Silverstone chief Patrick Allen has launched an unprecedented attack on formula one, describing it as a "sh*t product".
Ecclestone promised better TV coverage for Sochi says Lauda
Niki Lauda says Bernie Ecclestone has assured him the two Mercedes cars will not be ignored by the television cameras this weekend at Sochi.
Ecclestone comments trigger retirement rumours
Bernie Ecclestone has tongues wagging in the F1 paddock after declaring that formula one is set to be sold within three months.
Only Alonso to race token-upgraded Honda at Sochi
Honda has brought a new engine specification to Russia, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports.
Mateschitz wants engine crisis solution in October
Dietrich Mateschitz has now set a target for the end of Red Bull's current engine crisis, and it is looming fast.
Coulthard thinks Alonso could quit McLaren-Honda
Former long-time team driver David Coulthard says he can imagine Fernando Alonso quitting McLaren at the end of the season.
OCTOBER 7, 2015
Ecclestone expects sale of F1 soon
Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday he expects formula one to be sold "shortly".
Lauda worried about Sochi's Singapore-like track
Niki Lauda has admitted he is worried about this weekend's Russian grand prix.
Haas F1 and Nascar budgets are similar
Gene Haas says the money he will spend on formula one is comparable to his four-car operation in the American tin-top series Nascar.
F3 leap not ruled out for Mick Schumacher
The immediate leap from Formula 4 to Formula 3 for F1 legend Michael Schumacher's son is not being ruled out.
Wolff denies Red Bull engine talks back on
Toto Wolff has hit back at Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner's claim that negotiations about a supply of engines for 2016 are back on.
McLaren-Honda must look ahead to 2016 now
McLaren-Honda is having to look beyond the final five races of 2015.
Next F1 owner must be committed says Wolff
F1's next owner needs to be fully committed to the sport.