The FIA has published heavily revised rules regarding the use of tyres for the 2016 season.
2016 F1 season articles archive
Articles and news on the 2016 Formula One world championship season.
Revealed: Which drivers have enough superlicence points to race in F1 next year
2016 F1 season
Posted onWhich drivers have enough FIA superlicence points to race in Formula One in 2016? Here’s the totals for the top racers at the end of 2015.
Year-old Ferrari engines for Toro Rosso in 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onToro Rosso has confirmed it will use 2015-specification Ferrari engines next year and retain its current driver line-up.
Red Bull to use TAG-Heuer branded engines in 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull will continue to use Renault engines in 2016 but they will be branded by watch manufacturer TAG.
Renault confirms Lotus takeover
2016 F1 season
Posted onRenault has confirmed its return as a full constructor in Formula One next year following its takeover of the Lotus team.
Pirelli explains how new tyre rules will work
2016 F1 season
Posted onFormula One’s official tyre supplier has explained how the new tyre rules for 2015 will work.
FIA gives green light to 21-race 2016 calendar with one change
2016 F1 calendar
Posted onThe FIA’s World Motor Sport Council has approved a change to the F1 rules which will allow next year’s 21-race calendar to go ahead.
FIA confirms new tyre rules and Virtual Safety Car changes
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA’s World Motor Sport Council has approved changes to F1’s rules regarding tyres and the Virtual Safety Car for 2016.
Celis to make test and practice debuts with Force India
2016 F1 season
Posted onForce India has announced the signing of 19-year-old Mexican racer Alfonso Celis as their development driver.
Verstappen & Sainz to stay if Toro Rosso do
2016 F1 season
Posted onToro 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
Posted onRed 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.
Gutierrez seals return to F1 alongside Grosjean at Haas in 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onEsteban Gutierrez will return to F1 competition in 2016 after announcing a deal to drive for new American team Haas.
Palmer confirmed as second Lotus driver for 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onJolyon Palmer will make his Formula One debut as a Lotus race driver in 2016, the team has confirmed.
Teams barred from using old specification engines in 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onFormula One teams will only be able to use current-specification power unit hardware during the 2016 season, the FIA has confirmed.
New rules on track limits for 2016 revealed
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has revealed tougher rules intended to prevent drivers abusing track limits during the 2016 season.
Manor gets “current-year” Mercedes engines for 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onF1 tail-enders Manor have secured a deal to use the class-leading Mercedes power units from 2016.
McLaren keep Button on board for 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onJenson Button will continue to drive for McLaren in 2016, the team has confirmed.
New exhaust rules to increase noise in 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has changed the rules regarding car exhaust in a bid to make the current generation of cars louder from next year.
FIA issues revised 21-race 2016 F1 calendar
2016 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has issued a revised calendar for the 2016 F1 season including an earlier start to the season and a longer summer break.
Grosjean joins new team Haas for 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onRomain Grosjean will join Haas for the American team’s first season of F1 in 2016.