Formula One News — July 2016

JULY 8, 2016

Mercedes duo hears new crash rules

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg face harsh penalties should Mercedes' "final warning" about in-race collisions not be listened to.

Sauber has secured its F1 future says Kaltenborn

Sauber has "found a solution" to its financial woes that almost sunk the Swiss F1 team.

Practice 1 Report - Severe deterrents

British GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Silverstone

Practice 1 Results

British GP - Practice 1 Results

Wehrlein could get second year at Manor

Pascal Wehrlein has said it is possible he will stay at Manor for a second season in 2017.

Lower profile for Jos helping Max Verstappen

Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Jos Verstappen's step into the background in recent races has been deliberate.

Marko hints Kvyat to keep Toro Rosso seat

Daniil Kvyat's chances of keeping his seat at Toro Rosso next year appear to be growing.

Honda takes engine upgrade to Silverstone

Honda has brought an updated engine to the British grand prix.

Ocon in running for 2017 Renault seat says Vasseur

Renault's newly-promoted 'team principal' has admitted French youngster Esteban Ocon is in the running for a race seat in 2017.

Murray Walker to sit out British GP

Legendary former F1 commentator Murray Walker will be a rare absentee at the British grand prix this weekend.

JULY 7, 2016

Crashing Intrigue

A review of the novel CRASH - By Toby Vintcent

Thursday Press Conference

British GP - Thursday Press Conference

Mercedes to remain free from team orders

Mercedes has just issued a statement, in the aftermath of the accident between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton last Sunday, during the final lap of the Austrian Grand Prix.

Mercedes clash a racing incident says Massa

Felipe Massa has played down the furore surrounding the Mercedes drivers' latest crash, saying what happened in Austria was just a "racing incident".

Button not thinking British GP to be last

Jenson Button insists he is not heading into the British grand prix thinking it could be his last home race.

Palmer aware 2016 could be only home GP

Jolyon Palmer says he will savour his home race at Silverstone this weekend, because it could be his only shot at racing in a British grand prix.

Honda's progress best in F1 says Alonso

Fernando Alonso insists he is "happy" with his life, despite the fact a full decade has passed him by without adding a third title to his tally.

Family still wants privacy for Schumacher

Michael Schumacher's manager says there is no change for now in the decision to keep the F1 legend's recovery from brain injuries completely private.

Mallya determined to enjoy rare GP appearance

Vijay Mallya says he is determined to soak up the British grand prix this weekend, having been unable to attend a single race in 2016.

JULY 6, 2016

Lauda hits reverse over Hamilton comments

Niki Lauda has hit reverse on his comments about world champion Lewis Hamilton.

F1 must be careful with next safety steps says Lauda

Niki Lauda thinks F1 needs to learn lessons from its recent past, balancing safety against safeguarding "the DNA" of the sport.

Wolff to meet Mercedes drivers on Thursday

Toto Wolff will sit with Mercedes' two drivers to decide the next steps after their Austria run-in -- whether Lewis Hamilton wants to or not.

F1 could lose Brazil GP, drivers says Massa

Felipe Massa has warned it is possible Brazil will fall out of formula one altogether at the end of 2016.

Pirelli, Ferrari set date for 2017 tyre test

The first date for Pirelli's track testing for its bigger and wider 2017 tyres has reportedly been set.