Formula One News — February 2016
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Magnussen and girlfriend victims of stalking
Kevin Magnussen has been at the centre of a stalking case, the Danish newspaper BT reported.
Vergne to replace Gutierrez as reserve
Jean-Eric Vergne could be set to step into the reserve driver role at Ferrari.
Monza eyes new F1 deal before Melbourne
Monza is hoping to secure a new formula one race deal for the future before the start of the 2016 season.
Briatore rules out returning to current F1
Flavio Briatore has ruled out returning to formula one for now.
Red Bull to be strong with Renault power says Vasseur
The Renault works team is expecting Red Bull to perform well in 2016.
Caterham collapse probes taking place?
Investigations into the collapse and attempted revival of Caterham in late 2014 are underway.
Manor chances looking positive says Rossi
Alexander Rossi says his chances of a Manor race seat for 2016 are "looking good".
F1 banker Gribkowsky to leave jail
Gerhard Gribkowsky is set to be released from jail.
Merhi linked with Renault test role
Roberto Merhi is still not ruling out keeping a role in formula one for 2016.
Booth, Lowdon launch Le Mans team
Former Manor F1 chiefs John Booth and Graeme Lowdon are continuing their motor racing adventure in Le Mans endurance sports cars.
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Magnussen had another F1 offer for 2016
Renault wasn't Kevin Magnussen's only F1 option for 2016, according to the Danish newspaper Ekstra Bladet.
Renault can win again in future says Briatore
Flavio Briatore has wished his old employer well as Renault prepares to return to full works status in formula one this year.
McLaren-Honda must be better in 2016
Alain Prost thinks McLaren-Honda will have a better season in 2016.
Magnussen sympathises with ousted Maldonado
Kevin Magnussen has expressed his sympathy for the plight of Pastor Maldonado, who was ousted at the last minute by Renault for 2016.
Chris Dyer returns to F1 with Renault
Chris Dyer, a well-known former engineer for Michael Schumacher and Kimi Raikkonen, is returning to F1 after a five year hiatus.
2016 Renault car conservative says Abiteboul
Renault will walk a fine line between improving the 2016 car and preparing for the opportunity presented by next year's radically different rules.
Renault not surprised by Marko comments
Renault says it is not surprised by comments made recently by Dr Helmut Marko.
Friday outings possible for Ocon
Esteban Ocon may get some Friday practice outings in 2016.
Schumacher news not good says Montezemolo
Michael Schumacher's former boss has caused a stir by suggesting the health condition of the F1 legend is "not good".
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
No 2016 car or race livery at Renault launch
Renault revealed neither its 2016 car nor the race livery as the wraps came off a mostly black single seater during Wednesday's Paris event.
Renault seat a surprise says Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen was still letting the news sink in as he stepped onto the stage as a works Renault race driver on Wednesday.
Renault wants 200 more staff at Enstone
Renault is aiming to add 200 staff to its Enstone chassis factory by the end of next year.
Renault to have difficult year says Prost
Alain Prost has played down Renault's hopes for 2016.
Magnussen brings sponsor to F1
Kevin Magnussen said he felt lucky to have been given a rare "second chance" in formula one.