Formula One News — November 2016

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Car failure a nightmare for F1 finale says Chiesa

The big enemy of F1's title showdown in Abu Dhabi this weekend is the risk of technical failure.

Alonso caused Massa's Ferrari decline says Smedley

Felipe Massa's relationship with Ferrari soured due to the arrival of Fernando Alonso.

Rosberg drove strategically for title says Berger

Nico Rosberg has eased off the throttle in a tactical manoeuvre for the 2016 world championship.

Alonso not sure McLaren will get 2017 right

The only question mark is how McLaren will respond to the new aerodynamic regulations for 2017, according to Fernando Alonso.

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Canada secures place on 2017 calendar

Canada looks to have secured its place on the 2017 calendar.

Ferrari call off Christmas lunch?

Ferrari may have cancelled its traditional F1 team Christmas lunch.

Giovinazzi eyes step towards F1 in Abu Dhabi

Another important championship will also reach its zenith this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

Drivers to train hard for 2017 says Kvyat

Daniil Kvyat says he is glad the season is ending, but also looking ahead to an arduous winter period.

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Brown denies Dennis meeting will be awkward

Zak Brown has denied he will endure a particularly awkward introduction to life at McLaren this weekend in Abu Dhabi.

Wolff still not eyeing Ecclestone job

Toto Wolff says he is not interested in succeeding Bernie Ecclestone as boss of formula one.

Alonso, Button hint at Le Mans futures

Fernando Alonso has hinted again that his future lies at Le Mans.

Wolff excited and worried about 2017

Toto Wolff says he is looking ahead to 2017 with a mix of excitement and apprehension.

Malaysia to axe GP after 2018

Malaysia will host its twentieth and final grand prix at Sepang in 2018.

Prost-like Rosberg deserves title says Villeneuve

Even Lewis Hamilton concedes that his teammate Nico Rosberg is the favourite to be crowned world champion in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

Vandoorne can be F1's next Verstappen says Boutsen

F1 might be about to discover its next Max Verstappen-like sensation.

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Ecclestone clarifies Singapore comments

Bernie Ecclestone on Monday said he is working to keep F1 in Singapore.

Nasr future uncertain after Ericsson deal

Felipe Nasr's future remained uncertain on Monday, as Sauber extended its deal with Marcus Ericsson into 2017.

Ecclestone questions Singapore GP future

Singapore has become the latest grand prix with a cloud over its future.

Verstappen must be careful on road to greatness says Lauda

Max Verstappen is on the edge of future greatness, but he also needs to be "careful".

Rosberg undecided over Abu Dhabi strategy

Nico Rosberg is still devising a plan to tackle this weekend's championship finale in Abu Dhabi.

No temptation for Ferrari return says Costa

Aldo Costa says he is not tempted to return to Ferrari.

More drivers complain about Halo

There is no guarantee the controversial 'Halo' concept will make its debut as planned in 2018.

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Personal rift, China deal behind Dennis exit

A personal rift and a buyout bid by Chinese investors are seemingly behind Ron Dennis' sudden exit from F1 and McLaren.

Verstappen aggressive all the time says Ocon

Esteban Ocon says he does not look back with fondness on his past duels with F1 sensation Max Verstappen.