Formula One News — October 2016

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Verstappen aggression nothing new says Ocon

Esteban Ocon says Max Verstappen's controversially aggressive driving style in formula one is nothing new.

Hamilton cannot be written off says Wehrlein

Mercedes has confirmed reports Lewis Hamilton will be summoned to appear yet again in the FIA's official press conference.

F1 door opens wider for Berger's nephew

The door to F1 may have just swung open a little wider for Lucas Auer.

OCTOBER 18, 2016

FIA to put Hamilton back in spotlight?

The FIA is tipped to put Lewis Hamilton back in the spotlight ahead of this weekend's US grand prix.

F1 set for five second boost in 2017 says Wehrlein

Pascal Wehrlein thinks predictions of a five second per lap boost for F1 next year could be right.

Stroll to make 2017 debut

Lance Stroll's father has confirmed growing reports the Canadian driver will definitely be on the F1 grid in 2017.

Jordan King eyes Manor seat for 2017

Jordan King looks set to be another rookie on the 2017 grid.

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Renault could name Hulkenberg teammate shortly says Vasseur

The identity of Nico Hulkenberg's teammate at Renault next year could be revealed within days.

Sauber attractive team for 2017 says Nasr

Felipe Nasr has hinted that he will stay with Sauber in 2017.

Wehrlein admits to Force India talks

Pascal Wehrlein has admitted he is in the frame to replace the Renault-bound Nico Hulkenberg for 2017.

Lauda, Fittipaldi defend Verstappen driving

Niki Lauda has backed Max Verstappen's driving during the recent Japanese grand prix.

Stroll set, Bottas less certain for Williams

Lance Stroll will definitely be at Williams in 2017, according to multiple authoritative media sources.

Hamilton won't give up says Fittipaldi

Emerson Fittipaldi has backed Lewis Hamilton to keep fighting in 2017.

Gasly still hoping for F1 future

Pierre Gasly insists he remains in the running to enter formula one in 2017.

Boss confirms no F1 return for BMW

BMW has confirmed reports that F1 is definitely out of the short-term picture for the German carmaker.

Wolff admits contract talks taking place

Toto Wolff has backed Niki Lauda's claim that the Mercedes bosses are set to stay at the team beyond 2017.

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Hulkenberg signs EUR 18m, 3-year Renault contract?

Strong rumours are now becoming hard facts, as Nico Hulkenberg looks set to leave Force India and lead the works Renault team from 2017.

Hamilton misses Pirelli test with sore foot

This week's tyre testing shows why the pre-season should be moved from Europe to the Middle East.

2020 contract for Mercedes bosses logical says Lauda

Mercedes chiefs Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff are in talks to stay with the reigning world champions beyond 2017.

Ecclestone kidnapping case goes to court

It was "difficult" for Bernie Ecclestone's wife and mother in law to come face to face with kidnappers in court on Thursday.

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Rosberg has beaten Hamilton in the head says Berger

Nico Rosberg is now dominating his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in every way.

Ferrari rejects need for English F1 base

Piero Ferrari has rejected suggestions the great Maranello team needs to set up a British base.

Bottas now key to 2017 silly season?

Valtteri Bottas is now the key to the conclusion of the 2017 driver 'silly season'.

Long season just part of F1 now says Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen has given only lukewarm backing to fellow F1 veteran Fernando Alonso's recent complaint about the long race schedule.