Sauber boss seeks new backer as financial crisis deepens
Team principal Monisha Kaltenborn is in talks with potential investors after wage delays and supplier issues threaten Sauber’s participation in the 2016 Formula One season.
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Team principal Monisha Kaltenborn is in talks with potential investors after wage delays and supplier issues threaten Sauber’s participation in the 2016 Formula One season.
The FIA is investigating whether Ferrari’s coded pit board message in Bahrain breached Formula One’s tightened radio and communication rules.
Mercedes has indicated it would allow Lewis Hamilton to test a MotoGP bike, with support from Yamaha and key sponsors making the proposal feasible.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has condemned the move to retain Formula One's controversial elimination qualifying system for the Bahrain Grand Prix, despite strong opposition from teams after its troubled debut in Melbourne.
A report suggests Max Verstappen may exit the Red Bull programme for 2017 if he is not promoted from Toro Rosso, fuelling speculation about his future.
Monza’s future as host of the Italian Grand Prix remains uncertain as negotiations with Formula One Management stall, but circuit operators insist efforts continue to secure a new deal.
Lewis Hamilton has defended his absence from an F1 drivers’ meeting, after race director Charlie Whiting highlighted it in response to Hamilton’s criticism of rule-making.
Max Verstappen’s frustration at the 2016 Australian Grand Prix drew criticism, but support from his father Jos and fellow Dutch racer Tom Coronel has shifted the focus to his racing spirit.
Fernando Alonso appeared in public with a knee bandage and sore ribs the day after his dramatic 2016 Australian Grand Prix accident, raising fresh questions about cockpit safety.
Jost Capito, head of Volkswagen’s rally programme and incoming McLaren CEO, says Formula One remains under consideration for VW but cites instability and costs as barriers.
Helmut Marko insists Daniel Ricciardo is tied to Red Bull by a firm contract, dismissing fresh speculation of a possible switch to Ferrari for the 2017 Formula One season.
Kimi Raikkonen’s manager says a strong opening to the 2016 campaign is vital as younger drivers eye his Ferrari seat for 2017.
Dieter Zetsche links Mercedes’ Formula One success since the hybrid era began to a 20 percent jump in global car sales, calling F1 a vital marketing platform.
The Mugello circuit in Italy has received FIA Grade 1 homologation, making it eligible to host Formula One events amid ongoing uncertainty over Monza’s future.
The US Grand Prix at Austin is expected to confirm its 2016 race after funding uncertainty, while Monza’s future remains unresolved amid stalled negotiations.
Valtteri Bottas says he will not be joining fellow Formula One drivers in strict dieting for 2016, citing a healthier approach to weight management after past struggles.
Fernando Alonso says Ferrari and Mercedes explored a direct driver swap in 2014, which would have seen Lewis Hamilton join Ferrari as Alonso moved to Mercedes.
Despite a challenging first year back with McLaren-Honda, Fernando Alonso says he has found renewed motivation and happiness in the project as the team works to recover from a difficult 2015.
James Key clarified that Toro Rosso’s Barcelona test car was the 2016 STR11, not a modified 2015 chassis, despite a late switch to Ferrari power.
Eric Boullier has insisted Yasuhisa Arai’s departure from Honda’s Formula One project was planned around his 60th birthday, despite speculation in the Barcelona paddock.
Red Bull's Helmut Marko says the 2016 RB12 is the best chassis the team has produced, as pre-season testing shows promise despite Mercedes still leading the field.
Pedro de la Rosa says McLaren-Honda should not expect race victories in the 2016 Formula One season, despite clear signs of progress in pre-season testing.
Fernando Alonso dismissed speculation about his future and credited Mercedes’ relentless pace and mileage in Barcelona testing, calling the reigning champions stronger than ever.
Fernando Alonso said he was surprised by Honda's decision to replace Yasuhisa Arai as F1 chief, as the company moves to address last season's poor results.