Formula One News — June 2016

JUNE 8, 2016

Zetsche says Wehrlein is Mercedes future

As Nico Rosberg's expiring contract comes under the spotlight, Daimler chief Dieter Zetsche has revealed his vision for Mercedes' F1 "future".

Ricciardo the best driver in F1 today says Marko

Daniel Ricciardo might be the best performing F1 driver at the moment, according to Dr Helmut Marko.

Ferrari set for new engine and shorter nose?

Ferrari has spent 3 of its remaining 6 engine performance 'tokens' in preparation for the Canadian grand prix this weekend.

Alonso to decide F1 future next year

Fernando Alonso has admitted he is waiting to drive F1's next-generation cars of 2017 before deciding if he wants to stay in the category.

F1 system distorting competition says Kaltenborn

Monisha Kaltenborn says she continues to campaign for a more level playing field in formula one.

JUNE 7, 2016

Verstappen takes lesson and new engine to Canada

With a new engine in his car and a lesson in his pocket, Max Verstappen says he is ready for Montreal.

FIA's next safety push is biometrics

The next step in safety for formula one will be biometrics, the FIA has revealed.

Moss says Magnussen refreshingly different

F1 legend Sir Stirling Moss has hailed Kevin Magnussen for being a "refreshingly different" driver on today's grid.

FIA's Whiting tips Kvyat to bounce back

Charlie Whiting has played down suggestions Daniil Kvyat has become the 'bad boy' of formula one.

No Baku night race plans yet

F1's newest street venue has no immediate plans to step up to night race status.

Dennis statements are extra motivation says Boullier

Eric Boullier has defended McLaren supremo Ron Dennis' right to predict forthcoming F1 dominance for the Woking based team.

Mick Schumacher says F3 is next

Mick Schumacher is beginning to turn his mind to the next step in his race towards formula one.

JUNE 6, 2016

Ferrari to race new turbo in Canada?

Ferrari will bring an updated turbo design to Canada this week, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

Sauber not willing to be next B team

Monisha Kaltenborn has played down "dramatic" media claims that Monaco recently was the low point in Sauber's long motor racing history.

Massa, Button, McLaren unfazed by rumours

Felipe Massa says he is unfazed by speculation Jenson Button could replace him at Williams next year.

Perez's father triggers latest F1 rumours

Sergio Perez's father has triggered wild speculation about the next high-profile news in formula one.

Nasr not denying Sauber exit reports

Felipe Nasr is not denying reports he is on the search for an alternate team for the 2017 season.

JUNE 4, 2016

Haryanto looking for money to complete season

Rio Haryanto's mother has admitted the Indonesian rookie is currently lacking the money he needs to complete the second half of the 2016 season.

JUNE 3, 2016

Ferrari rivals not using tyre pressure tricks says Clear

Jock Clear does not think Ferrari's troubles are related to supposed tricks some rivals may be deploying to lower tyre pressures in 2016.

More crashes could mean team orders says Wolff

Toto Wolff has warned that more crashes between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg would cause Mercedes to rethink its policy of allowing the pair to race freely.

Benoit says Sauber must change driver lineup

A leading Swiss journalist has suggested Sauber needs to make a change to its driver lineup at the end of the season.

Report hints at Renault talks for Massa

A Brazilian outlet says there are rumours Felipe Massa is in talks with Renault about a potential switch to the French works team for 2017.

Webber says angry Ricciardo will bounce back

Plain-talking former F1 driver Mark Webber has named Ferrari as the most disappointing team of 2016.

JUNE 2, 2016

Mercedes has options if Rosberg talks fail

Pascal Wehrlein is a real alternative for Mercedes as early as next year should negotiations with Nico Rosberg falter.