F1 Fanatic has given its verdict on the top drivers of last season. But what did other publications make of the F1 field of 2016?
f1 2016 articles archive
Mercedes will not announce Rosberg replacement this year
2017 F1 season
Posted onMercedes will not announce who will replace Nico Rosberg in the team’s 2017 line-up until early next year.
Take the new F1 Fanatic 2016 season quiz
F1 Fanatic Quiz
Posted onThe 21-race 2016 Formula One season is history – and now it’s time to tackle F1 Fanatic’s annual 20-question quiz on the championship.
“Dirty tricks” or fair game? What they said about Hamilton’s tactics
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tactics divided opinion in the paddock between those who would have done the same and those who disapproved.
Backing Rosberg up ‘not practical’, says Hamilton
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onHolding Nico Rosberg up so others can overtake him is not a practical strategy at Yas Marina, according to Lewis Hamilton.
Hamilton says he faces “impossible odds” in title decider
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he faces “impossible odds” to beat Nico Rosberg to the championship in this weekend’s season finale.
FIA accepts Vettel’s apology for swearing at Whiting
2016 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onThe FIA says it has accepted an apology from Sebastian Vettel for his profane outburst at race director Charlie Whiting during the Mexican Grand Prix.
Ricciardo surprised by fourth in “terrible” car
2016 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo said he was surprised to qualify as high as he did given how poor his car felt during the session.
Kvyat collects more penalty points for Perez clash
2016 United States Grand Prix
Posted onDaniil Kvyat is more than halfway towards a race ban after picking up two penalty points for his collision with Sergio Perez.
Mercedes withdraws Verstappen protest which Hamilton didn’t support
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes has withdrawn its protest against Max Verstappen which Lewis Hamilton said he did not support.
Two-week wait for Verstappen protest verdict
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onThe final result of the Japanese Grand Prix will remain in doubt for two weeks until stewards examine Mercedes’ protest against Max Verstappen.
Alonso hopes “nasty” Suzuka result was a one-off
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso is hoping McLaren’s poor weekend in Japan isn’t a sign of things to come after their cars finished 16th and 18th.
Raikkonen and Button take grid penalties
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button have been given grid penalties for the Japanese Grand Prix for component changes.
Palmer disappointed not to be higher on the grid
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJolyon Palmer said his Japanese Grand Prix qualifying result could have been even better despite making it into Q2.
Haas achieved target with double Q3 appearance
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onHaas team principal Guenther Steiner says the team achieved one of the targets for its debut season by getting both cars into Q3.
Hamilton ‘wasn’t pushing’ when engine blew
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes executive director for technical Paddy Lowe has denied Lewis Hamilton’s engine failure in Malaysia occurred because he was pushing his car hard.
Palmer says he’s on a par with Magnussen now
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJolyon Palmer believes his performance in the cockpit compares favourably with that of his more experienced team mate.
Mercedes reveal why Hamilton’s engine failed
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have traced Lewis Hamilton’s race-ending engine failure in the Malaysian Grand Prix to a problem with a bearing.
Rosberg halfway to a ban after Raikkonen collision penalty
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onNico Rosberg is halfway towards a one-race ban after being given penalty points for his collision with Kimi Raikkonen during the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Vettel says Rosberg collision was racing incident
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel described his first lap collision with Nico Rosberg as a racing incident which happened because of his fight with Max Verstappen.