FIA plans wider, faster 2017 cars – with ‘Halo’
2017 F1 season
Plans for higher-performance F1 cars and increased driver head protection next season have taken a step forward.
FIA announces elimination qualifying and ‘Driver of the Day’ award
2016 F1 season
The FIA has confirmed plans to overhaul F1’s qualifying procedure this year as part of a package to “deliver a faster, more spectacular” world championship.
Rosberg to drive instead of Hamilton this morning
2016 F1 season
Mercedes has changed the running plan for its drivers over the next two days of testing due to the high mileage the team has covered so far at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Elimination qualifying planned for 2016 and ‘time ballast’ discussed
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Elimination qualifying for 2016 • 2017 lap time target cut to three seconds • Grosjean dismisses reverse grids idea
Alonso pleased with reliability, targets performance
2016 F1 season
Fernando Alonso praised his McLaren team for improving the reliability of their car following his first run in testing today and said they can now start chasing performance.
Engines still not loud enough – Vettel
2016 F1 season
Sebastian Vettel says F1’s engine are louder this year but believes they need to increase the volume further.
Vettel stays on top as Rosberg covers huge distance
2016 F1 season
Sebastian Vettel sustained his place at the top of the times sheets on the second day of testing but Mercedes hit new mileage heights.
Should Formula One use reverse grids?
Debates and Polls
F1 chiefs are discussing whether the sport should used reverse grids. Would it make for more exciting races or is it another gimmick F1 doesn’t need?
Haas VF-16: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
The Haas VF-16 isn’t just the first car from a new F1 team in six years, it’s also a new philosophy and the product of a close technical collaboration with Ferrari.
Honda replaces F1 engine chief Arai
2016 F1 season
Honda has replaced Yasuhisa Arai in charge of its Formula One engine development programme.
Red Bull urging high downforce cars for 2017 over Mercedes’ objections
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Red Bull pushing for high-downforce cars – Mercedes opposed • Renault power level ‘similar to 2015’
Improved deployment “very positive” – Button
2016 F1 season
Jenson Button says the McLaren-honda MP4-31 has addressed one of the fundamental shortcomings of last year’s car but still sees room for improvement.
‘No big problems’ for Haas despite wing failure
2016 F1 season
Romain Grosjean played down the front wing failure which disrupted the first day of running for new F1 team Haas.
Vettel fastest but Hamilton goes furthest by far
2016 F1 season
The first day of testing for the 2016 season was a repeat of last year: Sebastian Vettel was quickest for Ferrari but Mercedes oozed confidence.
Red Bull RB12: Technical analysis
2016 F1 season
Red Bull’s RB12 is an evolution of last year’s design which some believe was the best-performing chassis on the grid.
Compare Red Bull’s new RB12 with their 2015 car
2016 F1 season
The Red Bull RB12 has appeared for the first time. See what changes the team has made for its 2016 design with these interactive images.
Manor MRT05: first pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
The first pictures of the Manor MRT05, the car they will use for the 2016 F1 season, have been revealed by the team.
Toro Rosso STR11: First pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
The Toro Rosso STR11 has made its debut on the first day of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Hamilton: Rosberg’s winning end to 2015 spurred me on
2016 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton says Nico Rosberg’s strong performances in the final races of 2015 spurred him on to raise his game as he prepares to defend his drivers’ title.
Renault RS16: First pictures revealed
2016 F1 season
The first pictures of the Renault RS16, the car they will use for the 2016 F1 season, have been revealed by the team. Renault is using an interim testing livery on the car.