McLaren confirms Vandoorne will take Alonso’s place
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Stoffel Vandoorne will make his Formula One debut as a substitute for the injured Fernando Alonso in this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix, McLaren has confirmed.
Alonso to miss Bahrain Grand Prix after medical checks
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso will not take part in this weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix after medical checks ruled him out of competition.
Rare rain in Bahrain will clear before action starts
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix weather
Formula One has never needed to use wet weather tyres at any of the 11 previous Bahrain Grand Prix. But if the cars were running today they would probably need them.
Radio ban not a safety risk – Whiting
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Radio ban not a safety risk – Whiting • Elimination qualifying was only alternative to reverse grids • 2017 cars could have lower top speed
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix track preview
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
The Bahrain International Circuit is holding its 12th round of the world championship this year. Here’s what the drivers have to say about the track.
Renault calls for 100kg fuel limit to be dropped
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Drop 100kg fuel limit – Renault • Briatore a “sad and a great loss to F1” – Ecclestone • Massa not convinced by Red Bull’s canopy
Alonso takes new power unit after crash
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso will start the second race of 2016 with a completely new Honda power unit after his original one was severely damaged in his Australian Grand Prix crash.
Wolff doubts elimination qualifying will deliver in Bahrain
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff isn’t holding out hope F1’s new elimination qualifying system will be more successful in Bahrain than it was in Australia.
Third Driver of the Weekend win for Grosjean
2016 Australian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend result
Romain Grosjean topped the first Driver of the Weekend poll of 2016 following his fine drive to sixth place for new team Haas.
Planned rules changes won’t improve racing – Hamilton
2016 F1 season
Lewis Hamilton has warned Formula One chiefs to abandon plans to increase the amount of downforce F1 cars can produce or risk creating processional races.
F1 has “fundamental” problems – Kaltenborn
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: “Something fundamentally wrong” in F1 • Nasr’s chassis ran for first time in Australia • Di Grassi doubts F1 will use canopy
F1 enjoys best season-opening race since 2009
2016 Australian Grand Prix Rate the Race result
Formula One enjoyed its best season-opening race in seven years according to F1 Fanatic readers.
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix TV Times
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Don’t miss any of the 2016 Bahrain Grand Prix sessions – here are the times for all of this weekend’s action, plus the IndyCar and Formula E races.
F1 doesn’t have to have Italian GP – Ecclestone
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: F1 doesn’t need Italian GP – Ecclestone • Ferrari satisfied with development rate • Ricciardo feels more power from Renault
What is ‘size zero’? What counts as a start? More of your questions answered
Your Questions Answered
What does ‘size zero’ mean? Why do different sites give different figures for how many races each driver has started? These and more of your questions answered.
New chassis for Gutierrez after crash
2016 Bahrain Grand Prix
Haas will give Esteban Gutierrez a new chassis for the Bahrain Grand Prix after his first car was damaged in his crash with Fernando Alonso in Melbourne last week.
Renault won’t ‘foot the whole bill’ for F1 team
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Renault won’t ‘foot the whole bill’ • Ecclestone wants more freedom from CVC • Hartstein accuses FIA over safety
Caption Competition 100: Alonso and Gutierrez
Caption Competition
Fernando Alonso and Esteban Gutierrez survey the scene after their race-stopping crash in the Australian Grand Prix. Add your best caption idea.
Alonso hoping for “extreme F1 car” in 2017
F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Alonso wants “extreme” cars in 2017 • Button doubts newest drivers will have long careers • Teams ‘will only accept return to old qualifying’
Fuel upgrades helping McLaren and Honda catch up
2016 F1 season
McLaren’s improved straight-line speed in Australia shows they have begun to close the gap. As well as changes to Honda’s engine, new fuel is helping them catch up.