Stewards’ decisions ‘are not made inconsistently’
2016 F1 season
Race director Charlie Whiting has rejected claims the FIA’s practice of rotating the stewards between race weekends leads to inconsistent decision-making.
Race director Charlie Whiting has rejected claims the FIA’s practice of rotating the stewards between race weekends leads to inconsistent decision-making.
Rule clarifications prompted by Max Verstappen’s driving led to Sebastian Vettel’s post-race penalty in Mexico, FIA race director Charlie Whiting confirmed.
FIA race director Charlie Whiting explained why Lewis Hamilton wasn’t penalised for cutting the first corner in Mexico while Max Verstappen was.
Esteban Ocon will drive for Force India in 2017, the team has confirmed. The Manor driver will take the seat vacated by Nico Hulkenberg.
The showdown between the two Mercedes drivers will take centre stage this weekend but if their rivals can get in the mix it could decide the title battle.
Clashing weather fronts will create a high but unpredictable chance of showers throughout the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend.
Sergio Perez says he has ended his relationship with a sponsor after accusing it of mocking Mexicans on Twitter following Donald Trump’s election victory.
In the round-up: Rosberg would be worthy champion – Hill • Magnussen tipped for Haas switch • Vettel ‘here to drive and help’
Jolyon Palmer will stay at Renault for a second season in 2017, the team has confirmed.
Last year lap times were much quicker at the resurfaced Interlagos circuit but drivers were frustrated by new kerbs which made it harder to attack the corners.
In the round-up: Liberty boss: F1 video stream makes sense • Imola drops Monza lawsuit • India requests Mallya extradition
Lewis Hamilton may not be able to avoid the consequences of a third reprimand this season if he incurs one in the final race of the year.
Lewis Hamilton needs to do more than just win races to hold onto his championship crown. He needs to start getting in Nico Rosberg’s way.
In the round-up: F1 newcomers “need no preparation” – Alonso • Liberty deal may be investigated • Red Bull ‘never thought about quitting’
Haas will address its recent braking problems during practice in Brazil on Friday by testing products from a different manufacturer.
Don’t miss any of the 2016 Brazilian Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action plus the Formula E race from Morocco.
Mercedes has “maxed out” the performance available under the current regulations, according to executive director Toto Wolff.
Motorsport Manager makes its long-awaited leap from mobile to full game on November 10th. Here’s the F1 Fanatic verdict on the final release version.
Felipe Massa will start his 14th and final home grand prix at Interlagos this weekend. Take a look back at ten of his finest F1 moments.
Sebastian Vettel pipped Nico Hulkenberg by just seven votes to become the eleventh Driver of the Weekend winner of 2016.