Formula One News — July 2016

JULY 5, 2016

Hamilton trashed room in Baku says Lauda

World champion Lewis Hamilton destroyed a hospitality room after crashing in Baku qualifying.

Mercedes to decide on team orders this week

Mercedes will decide in the next two days how to proceed in the wake of the latest collision between teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg.

Austria crash won't change future decision says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg says the events in Austria on Sunday will not affect his decision about the future.

Raikkonen looks set for new contract

Kimi Raikkonen looks set to keep his place at Ferrari in 2017, according to the latest specialist reports from Italy.

Ericsson backers behind Sauber rescue?

It is Marcus Ericsson's main backer that is rescuing and buying the embattled Sauber team.

No celebrations after Max's podium

Max Verstappen's father says there were no celebration parties after the 18-year-old finished second in Austria.

Westschleife won't be ready for 2017 says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has played down rumours next year's Austrian grand prix could be held on a new layout at the Red Bull Ring.

Rumours link Wehrlein with Force India seat

Rumours are linking Pascal Wehrlein with a potential move to Force India for 2017.

JULY 4, 2016

Clash will not hurt Rosberg contract talks says Wolff

Although furious after Sunday's Austrian grand prix, Toto Wolff said events at the Red Bull Ring will not affect the contract negotiations over a new deal for Nico Rosberg.

Rumours still swirling around Sainz future

Even though team owner Red Bull has taken up its option on Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz, rumours continue to swirl around the impressive young Spaniard.

Manor punts Sauber into prize-money peril

Austria 2016 set the scene for both good and bad news regarding the future of the struggling Sauber team.

FIA says Aeroscreen not scrapped yet

Ferrari will try again to debut the updated 'Halo 2' cockpit protection this weekend ahead of the British grand prix.

Ferrari helping Pirelli with tyre explosion probe

Ferrari and Pirelli are investigating the race-ending tyre explosion that stopped Sebastian Vettel in his tracks on Sunday.

F1 needs more races like Austria says Mateschitz

F1 would be in better health if there were more races like Sunday's Austrian grand prix.

Race Report - Winning Hit

Austrian GP - Race Report - By Dan Knutson in Spielberg

JULY 3, 2016

Race Notes - Hamilton wins Austrian GP

Austrian GP - Race Notes - By Mark Karp

Sunday Photos

Austrian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Austrian GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Austrian GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Austrian GP - Race Results

Kerbs cause a stir in Austria

Troublesome kerbs have been causing a stir this weekend in Austria.

Button clarifies comments

Jenson Button has clarified his comments about young drivers in formula one.

Wehrlein a very special driver says Wolff

Pascal Wehrlein's F1 career took a major step forward in Austria, according to Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

Gutierrez went to hospital after Baku

Esteban Gutierrez has revealed he needed a day in hospital after the recent race in Baku to get to the bottom of a lingering health issue.