Toro Rosso technical chief insists 2016 car ran at Barcelona test
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.
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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.
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.
Bernie Ecclestone’s public criticism of Formula One triggered a wave of reaction in the paddock as teams prepared for a decisive Geneva meeting on 2017 regulations.
Formula One's leading figures are set to meet in Geneva this week to thrash out the sport's technical and engine regulations for 2017 and beyond, amid ongoing tension over engine supply and governance.
Former F1 medical delegate Gary Hartstein has publicly attacked Bernie Ecclestone following the latter’s claim that Formula One is “the worst it has ever been.”
Ferrari technical director James Allison will reduce his presence at grands prix this season, with Jock Clear stepping in to lead trackside operations.
The 16-year-old son of Michael Schumacher will race with Prema in both the German and Italian Formula 4 championships after leaving Van Amersfoort.
McLaren and Honda have dismissed reports suggesting they would revert to the 2015 power unit for the start of pre-season testing in Barcelona, insisting the 2016 engine will run as planned.
Fernando Alonso faces mixed fortunes as reports of an engagement to Lara Alvarez are tempered by concerns over Honda’s 2016 Formula One power unit reliability.
Bernie Ecclestone says Vijay Mallya is unlikely to walk away from Force India, despite ongoing legal and financial pressures on the team's co-owners.
Sebastian Vettel says Formula One has become too complex and urges a return to simpler regulations to make the sport more engaging for fans.
Manor is reportedly weighing a plan to split its second 2016 Formula One seat between Rio Haryanto, Alexander Rossi and Will Stevens, each backed by substantial sponsorship.
German daily Bild claims Mercedes reserve and reigning DTM champion Pascal Wehrlein will join Manor Racing for the 2016 Formula One season, with an announcement expected soon.
British driver Sam Bird, who worked with Mercedes alongside Schumacher and Hamilton, says sponsorship demands kept him from a Formula One race seat.
UK and Romanian investigations are underway into the 2014 collapse of Caterham F1 and the unusual circumstances of its attempted revival by the Engavest group.
Monza circuit officials are aiming to finalise a fresh Formula One contract before the 2016 season opener in Melbourne, following progress on race funding negotiations.
Max Verstappen says Toro Rosso’s 2016 Formula One car is as much as a second per lap faster than last year’s model, thanks to a switch to Ferrari engines.
Toro Rosso’s 2016 Formula One car, the STR11, is scheduled for FIA crash testing this week following a late switch to Ferrari power units and a compressed build schedule.
Toro Rosso’s Carlos Sainz has revealed a winter weight loss ahead of the 2016 season, as teams face heavier cars due to stricter crash test standards.
Monza is set to add a chicane in the middle of Curva Grande by summer 2017, aiming to meet motorcycle racing safety standards at a cost of €4 million.
Ferrari’s 2016 Formula One car, codenamed 667, cleared the FIA’s frontal impact test in Italy after several tries, paving the way for its pre-season debut in Barcelona.