Verstappen & Sainz to stay if Toro Rosso do
2016 F1 season
Toro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says he intends to keep Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jnr if his team remains on the grid next year.
No danger of Red Bull missing first 2016 test
2016 F1 season
Red Bull will be at the first test of 2016 despite continuing doubts over its future engine supply, the team’s chief of car engineering has confirmed.
Refuelling, cost and parity problems with ‘client engines’ – Sauber
2015 F1 season
Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn warned the plans for an alternative ‘client engine’ from 2017 may create problems in terms of costs and performance parity.
Kerbs and asphalt make track “completely different” – Rosberg
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Nico Rosberg says the Interlagos track feels very different to how it did 12 months ago because of changes to the kerbs and asphalt.
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Mercedes wrap up Friday practice with almost a second in hand
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix second practice
Mercedes flexed their muscles in the second practice session at Interlagos, with only one of their rivals’ cars able to get within a second of their pace.
FIA invites manufacturers to tender for 2017 ‘client engine’
2015 F1 season
The FIA has invited engine manufacturers to submit bids to supply a low-cost ‘client engine’ to F1 teams from 2017.
Mercedes drivers lead Vettel as Raikkonen spins
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix first practice
Lewis Hamilton led the times in first practice at Interlagos by over half a second, though the top drivers spent much of the session separated by considerably less.
Mexico’s enthusiasm just what F1 needs – Massa
2015 Mexican Grand Prix
Felipe Massa says the enthusiasm for F1 seen at the last race in Mexico is exactly what the sport needs.
Second pit stop in Mexico definitely not necessary – Hamilton
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Hamilton didn’t need second Mexico pit stop • Drivers in top teams can afford to make mistakes – Verstappen • Ricciardo hoping for drive-ability gains
Verstappen in no rush to join top team
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen says he’s not in a hurry to join a top team but says he wants to be fighting for victories within a few years.
Vettel denies Ferrari engine is a match for Mercedes
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel has rejected Niki Lauda’s claim that Ferrari’s power unit is not a match for Mercedes.
Thunderstorms should clear before race day
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix weather
The weather in Sao Paulo is likely to be characteristically dramatic over the next few days, but conditions should settle down in time for Sunday’s race.
Top ten: Longest Formula 1 grand prix circuits
Top Ten
Interlagos, scene of this weekend’s race, was once one of F1’s ten longest circuits. Find out about all ten – including one which was even bigger than the Nurburgring Nordschleife
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix TV Times
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Don’t miss any of the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action.
US group eyes Manor but Ecclestone admits COTA race under threat
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: US group eyes Manor bid • Threat to COTA race • Hamilton unhurt after hitting “stationary vehicle”
Glock answers fans on Hamilton and Brazil 2008
F1 history
Timo Glock took to Twitter to answer fans’ questions about the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix when Lewis Hamilton passed him on the last lap to win the title.
Track record could fall at Interlagos this weekend
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix preview
Record-breaking lap times could be seen at Interlagos during this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Red Bull ‘to pay more’ for Renault engines in 2016
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Renault engines will cost Red Bull more in 2016 • Lotus concerned over ‘two-tier’ F1 • Sainz rues “unluckiest” season
Sponsor Watch: Mexico, USA and Russia
Sponsor Watch
With local drivers taking part in the last three races several regional sponsors were persuaded to add or increase their backing for teams in Mexico, America and Russia.