Formula One News — October 2016

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Wolff still worried about engine reliability

Toto Wolff has admitted he remains worried about engine reliability at Suzuka.

McLaren opens 2018 contract talks with Alonso

McLaren has commenced talks with Fernando Alonso about extending the Spaniard's contract beyond 2017.

Vettel plays down Italian media criticism

Sebastian Vettel has played down hefty criticism by the Italian press, who say the German's Ferrari career is in "crisis".

Dallara plays down Ferrari partnership

Dallara has played down rumours it is in partnership with Ferrari.

Race Notes - Rosberg wins in Japan

Japanese GP - Race Notes - By Mark Karp

Sunday Photos

Japanese GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Japanese GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Japanese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Japanese GP - Race Results

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Vettel, Hamilton feel media heat at Suzuka

Two top drivers were feeling the pressure at Suzuka on Saturday.

Hulkenberg set for Renault switch?

Nico Hulkenberg will move to Renault for 2017, Germany's Auto Bild is reporting on Saturday.

Kvyat hopes form means 2017 seat

Daniil Kvyat is refusing to count on his strong return to form securing his future at Toro Rosso for 2017.

Marko denies Allison heading to Red Bull

Red Bull has denied rumours it is making a move to sign James Allison.

Vettel must earn new Ferrari contract says Arrivabene

Maurizio Arrivabene says Sebastian Vettel will have to earn a new Ferrari contract.

Engine blowups embarrassing says Lauda

Mercedes officials have continued to slam suggestions they are "sabotaging" Lewis Hamilton's title charge.

Sauber admits interest in Formula E

Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn has admitted the Swiss team thought about entering the all-electric single seater series Formula E.

Renault to consider driver choice next week

Renault could finally be close to deciding its drivers for the 2017 season.

Red Bull pushing Mercedes to failure says Marko

Helmut Marko is continuing to pedal his theory that Red Bull contributed to Lewis Hamilton's engine failure in Malaysia.

Qualifying Report - Clean sweep

Japanese GP - Qualifying Report - By Dan Knutson in Suzuka

Saturday Press Conference

Japanese GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Japanese GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Japanese GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Report - Slick

Japanese GP - Practice 3 Report - By Dan Knutson in Suzuka

Practice 3 Results

Japanese GP - Practice 3 Results