Manor Racing have announced that Rio Haryanto will be made reserve driver for the remainder of the 2016 season after ‘failing to meet his contractual obligations’.
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CVC set to sell remaining stake in F1
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: CVC to sell share in Formula 1 • Ferrari confident in their reshuffle plan • Ericsson enthused by new Sauber ownership
Tost ‘convinced’ Kvyat will return to form
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Tost backs Kvyat to bounce back • Increased testing helping Pirelli prepare for 2017 • Alonso still aiming for third title
Renault want ‘charismatic’ driver to lead team
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Renault seeking ‘charismatic’ lead driver • Potential Singapore GP terror plot foiled • Hakkinen admits he was wrong to doubt Verstappen
Porsche block Silverstone sale bid
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Porsche block Jaguar bid to buy Silverstone • Ricciardo keen to dispel ‘nice guy’ reputation • Renault could turn blue again in 2017
Williams considers Button ‘attractive’ prospect for 2017
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Button a “very attractive” option for Williams • Rossi has potential for Manor return • Haas pleased with team’s performance so far
Renault seek gains after increased investment
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Renault bring investment package forward to boost performance • Red Bull complete 2017 Pirelli tyre test • Ecclestone contemplates selling full team radio access
Hamilton dabs his way to championship lead in Hungary
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton is well and truly on the front foot in the title battle after winning in Hungary, but it was yet another close race between the two Mercedes rivals.
F1 has become “uber cautious” since Bianchi crash – Wolff
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: F1 “uber cautious” post-Bianchi • Hamilton won over by Halo • Vandoorne could replace Haryanto
Ricciardo admits ‘relief’ at finishing third
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says that he felt relieved to have held on to finish on the podium after holding off Sebastian Vettel in today’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Alonso: McLaren were ‘best of the rest’
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he believes McLaren were the ‘best of the rest’ behind Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari in Hungary after finishing seventh.
Rosberg rues start after losing championship lead
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg believes that the Hungarian Grand Prix was all but decided in the rush to the first corner, in which Lewis Hamilton took the lead.
Raikkonen surprised Verstappen was not investigated
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen says he has seen drivers penalised for less than what Max Verstappen did in defending his position in the Hungarian GP.
Button calls for common sense after ‘stupid’ radio penalty
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says that common sense should prevail after he received a drive-through penalty for receiving an illegal radio instruction during the Hungarian GP.
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix championship points
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton takes the lead in the drivers’ championship for the first time this season after beating team mate Nico Rosberg to win the Hungarian Grand Prix.
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix race result
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix, ahead of Nico Rosberg and Daniel Ricciardo in third.
Hamilton takes win and championship lead in Hungary
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix summary
Posted onLewis Hamilton took the win at the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating team mate Nico Rosberg to take the lead of the drivers’ championship.
Rate the race: 2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2016 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Vettel unhappy with Pirelli wet tyre performance
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Vettel unhappy with wet weather tyres • Hamilton wants yellow flag rules clarified • Massa ‘wasn’t pushing’ before qualifying crash
Alonso says spin down to ‘probably overdriving’
2016 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso admits that he was ‘probably overdriving’ when he spun in the closing stages of qualifying, but was otherwise ‘very happy’ with his performance.