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McLaren-Honda used the revised engine penalty rules at the 2015 Belgian Grand Prix to amass over 100 grid places’ worth of penalties without further race sanctions, prompting FIA concern.
Honda's F1 boss points to McLaren's mechanical and aerodynamic weaknesses, arguing engine problems are not the team's only obstacle in a difficult 2015 season.
Daniil Kvyat and Max Verstappen have called for urgent action as Renault’s power unit problems continue to hold back Red Bull and Toro Rosso in the 2015 Formula One season.
Red Bull’s junior Formula One team is poised to keep both Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz for a second season after a strong rookie year from the pair.
Giedo van der Garde’s return to the Formula One paddock at Spa-Francorchamps prompted speculation about his future, but the Dutchman insists his focus is now on DTM.
Honda F1 chief Yasuhisa Arai rejected reports he had promised an engine upgrade to match Ferrari at the 2015 Belgian Grand Prix, as McLaren-Honda endured a tough weekend.
Ferrari’s young driver academy, established in 2009, could be scrapped as new president Sergio Marchionne questions its value compared to direct investment in car development.
Mercedes will continue to use its distinctive ‘spoon’ rear wing at the Belgian Grand Prix, aiming to maintain its edge despite Ferrari’s recent form.
Fernando Alonso says Honda’s latest Formula 1 engine upgrade for McLaren at Spa-Francorchamps will not deliver the large power boost some had predicted.
Kimi Raikkonen has poured cold water on reports of a Finnish Formula One Grand Prix, calling the idea unrealistic despite recent discussions with F1 management.
With Renault's future in Formula One unresolved, Lotus says it will not make any announcements at Spa despite ongoing takeover and financial rumours.
Ferrari will exceed Formula One's four-engine limit in 2015, taking grid penalties as it introduces a fifth power unit for Sebastian Vettel later in the season.
Honda has acknowledged the challenge of its 2015 Formula One comeback, with performance and reliability issues hampering progress alongside McLaren.
Mercedes acknowledged Red Bull’s improved pace at the 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix, with team figures suggesting the RB11 could have outpaced them with a stronger engine.
Honda and Renault will continue engine work through Formula One's summer break, aiming to close the gap to rivals as teams observe the mandatory shutdown.
Gene Haas confirmed three drivers are leading the shortlist for the new team's debut Formula One season, with two Ferrari reserves and one current race driver in contention.
Mercedes is reportedly considering supplying Formula One engines to Red Bull for the 2016 season, following Ferrari's earlier offer and amid uncertainty over Red Bull's partnership with Renault.
FIA recognition by the International Olympic Committee has revived debate over whether motor racing, including Formula One or Formula E, could feature at a future Olympic Games.
Sebastian Vettel’s Hungarian Grand Prix win gave Ferrari a boost, but team boss Maurizio Arrivabene insists Mercedes still holds the advantage as F1 heads into the summer break.
Following two separate structural failures at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Force India insists it has not relaxed safety standards in pursuit of fifth place in the constructors’ championship.
McLaren team boss Eric Boullier says 2016 driver decisions are not a priority, despite speculation over Jenson Button’s contract and the team’s options for next season.
Carlos Sainz said he was left angry after Toro Rosso handed Max Verstappen the preferred pitstop strategy at the 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix, costing Sainz track position.
McLaren-Honda’s Eric Boullier says Formula One’s 2016 testing cuts will make development harder, with pre-season days dropping from 12 to 8 and in-season tests scrapped.
Lewis Hamilton dominated qualifying at the 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix, leaving Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg trailing and earning high praise from Niki Lauda for his pace at the Hungaroring.