Cooler but dry weather for Russian Grand Prix
2016 Russian Grand Prix weather
The Russian Grand Prix’s move from October to April means cooler conditions are expected for Formula One’s third race at the Sochi Autodrom.
Hamilton wants at least five more years in F1
F1 Fanatic round-up
In the round-up: Hamilton wants at least five more years in F1 • Red Bull ‘could spend FOM bonus on engine’ – Renault • Vandoorne shows rookies can compete – Lynn
2016 Russian Grand Prix track preview
2016 Russian Grand Prix
With its vast expanses of asphalt run-offs, abundance of slow corners and low-grip surface, Sochi Autodrom is typical of the modern generation of F1 tracks designed by Hermann Tilke.
Sochi makes barrier changes where Sainz crashed
2016 Russian Grand Prix
Changes have been made to the run-off at the Sochi Autodrom at the scene of Carlos Sainz Jnr’s high-speed crash during last year’s race weekend.
Engine power shouldn’t be equalised – Lowe
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Engine power shouldn’t be equalised – Lowe • 2017 rules wait goes on • More downforce “wrong” – Rosberg
Sainz unimpressed with Sochi’s turn two run-off
2016 Russian Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz Jnr says the run-off areas at the Sochi Autodrom are too wide in places – despite surviving a huge crash at the circuit last year.
Toro Rosso hires former Manor chief John Booth
2016 F1 season
John Booth has joined Toro Rosso as the team’s new director of racing. Booth founded Manor in 1990 but left their F1 team at the end of last season.
NASCAR listened to its drivers and cut downforce. Will F1?
2016 F1 season
F1 is set to go against drivers’ wishes by increasing downforce levels next year. But NASCAR drivers are cheering a 25% reduction which they say has improved the racing.
Sirotkin to drive for Renault in practice at Sochi
2016 Russian Grand Prix
GP2 racer Sergey Sirotkin will drive for Renault in the first practice session for the Russian Grand Prix, the team has announced.
Don’t expect more passing in 2017 – Symonds
F1 Fanatic round-up
In the round-up: Don’t expect more passing in 2017 – Symonds • Briatore joins Monza talks • Hamilton to use China engine as spare
2016 Russian Grand Prix TV Times
2016 Russian Grand Prix
Don’t miss any of the 2016 Russian Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action.
Gripping IndyCar showdown and debut rally winner
Weekend Racing Wrap
The lead changed hands twice in the final laps of yesterday’s IndyCar race. Elsewhere the WRC welcomed a new winner and Stoffel Vandoorne made his Super Formula debut.
Force India “expected more” from opening races
2016 Russian Grand Prix
Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya says his team expected more from the first races of the year but it taking heart from the slow start they made to last year’s successful campaign.
F1 is a sport first and a ‘show’ second – Vettel
F1 Fanatic round-up
In the round-up: F1 is a sport first and a ‘show’ second – Vettel • Honda ERS now “much better”
Formula 1 The Knowledge reviewed
F1 reviews
Is this vast new book of Formula One statistics thorough enough to answer all your F1 questions?
Ecclestone’s wealth takes a £460 million hit
2016 F1 season
Bernie Ecclestone’s estimated wealth has fallen by £460 million since last year according to the Sunday Times Rich list, published today.
Team could benefit from tyre tests – Williams
F1 Fanatic round-up
In the round-up: Team could benefit from tyre tests – Williams • Haas open to Grosjean Ferrari move • Nasr still suspects chassis problem
New teams should get to test more – Steiner
2016 F1 season
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says new teams should be given extra testing opportunities.
Caption Competition 102: Max Verstappen
Caption Competition
Max Verstappen stands by Lewis Hamilton’s empty space during the pre-race festivities at the Chinese Grand Prix. Add your funniest caption to this picture.
Red Bull ‘stronger than expected in every race’
F1 Fanatic round-up
In the round-up: Red Bull ‘stronger than expected in every race’ • Fuel limit rise for 2017 • Ecclestone ‘misquoted’