Formula One News — November 2016

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Stroll gives Williams financial boost says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has admitted Lance Stroll's arrival in 2017 will give a financial boost to the Williams team.

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Force India confirms Ocon for 2017

Sahara Force India confirmed that Esteban Ocon has signed with the team to race in 2017 alongside Sergio Perez. The deal is believed to be for three years.

Thursday Press Conference

Brazilian GP - Thursday Press Conference

F1 penalty controversy to race on in Brazil

The controversy about penalties in F1 will keep racing into this weekend's Brazilian grand prix.

Perez dumps sponsor after Trump victory

Sergio Perez has dumped a sponsor in the wake of Donald Trump's shock win in the US election.

Massa seeks talks over Brazil GP future

Felipe Massa is not convinced privatisation is the answer as Interlagos looks to safeguard the future of the Brazilian grand prix.

Stroll not like Maldonado says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve insists it is not fair to compare Lance Stroll with other F1 'pay drivers' like Pastor Maldonado.

No extra pressure as title beckons says Rosberg

Nico Rosberg has arrived in Brazil insisting he doesn't feel any more pressure than usual.

No extra security for Ecclestone in Brazil

Bernie Ecclestone insists he has no fear for his personal security ahead of this weekend's Brazilian grand prix.

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

Palmer confirmed with Renault for 2017

The Renault F1 team has signed Jolyon Palmer to remain with the team for another season and he will race alongside Nico Hulkenberg in 2017.

Liberty looking at F1 internet streaming

F1 looks set to finally enter the world of live streaming.

Magnussen signs multi-year Haas deal

Kevin Magnussen will switch from Renault to the American team Haas for 2017, a source told us on Wednesday morning.

Mercedes committed only until 2020 says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Mercedes' is only committed to formula one until 2020.

Vettel knew Ferrari would be challenging says Brawn

Ferrari's path back to victory requires "stability", according to the famous team's former technical boss Ross Brawn.

Rosberg has not won title yet says Villeneuve

Nico Rosberg does not yet have the 2016 title in the bag, according to former world champion Jacques Villeneuve.

Massa says he could have stayed in F1

Felipe Massa has indicated he would have stayed in F1 if he had a competitive car to drive for 2017.

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

UK launches probe into Liberty takeover

The UK government has launched an investigation into the takeover of F1 by American tycoon John Malone's Liberty Media.

Alonso nicer in front than behind says Massa

Retiring F1 veteran Felipe Massa will contest his last home grand prix at Interlagos this weekend.

Silverstone buyout bidders pull out

The future of the British grand prix could be in tatters, in light of the latest news emerging from circuit owner the BRDC.

Rosberg keeping eyes off the prize in Brazil

Nico Rosberg is determined to keep his eyes off the prize as he charges for the world championship this weekend in Brazil.

Ocon signs with Force India?

The rest of the 2017 grid looks set to lock into place in the coming days.

Ferrari stays on road to recovery says Marchionne

Ferrari is determined to improve for 2017, according to president Sergio Marchionne.

Mateschitz denies F1 quit threats were serious

Dietrich Mateschitz has denied that Red Bull ever seriously contemplated pulling out of F1.

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Verstappen slams F1 rule double standards

Max Verstappen has hit out at "ridiculous" F1 rules.