F1

Button 'brinksmanship' wins day

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:39:00 +0000

Jenson Button won his game of "brinkmanship" with McLaren after securing his seat at the team for 2016, according to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle.

WATCH: Midweek Report - Japan

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:40:00 +0000

There were talking points galore following the Japanese Grand Prix with the futures of former world champion drivers - and past title-winning teams - all under the spotlight.

Rachel's diary: Night and day

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:45:00 +0000

The Singapore Grand Prix is always a highlight on the race calendar.

McLaren keep Button for 2016

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:10:00 +0000

McLaren have announced Jenson Button will remain at the team in 2016.

Manor to run Mercedes engines

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:13:00 +0000

Mercedes will supply Manor with their latest engines from next season after agreeing a 'multi-year agreement' with F1's backmarker team.

WATCH: Button's career so far

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:09:00 +0000

F1 retirement is not yet on the horizon for Jenson Button following the news that he will definitely be staying on at McLaren into 2016.

Noisier engines for 2016

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:09:00 +0000

F1 will attempt to increase the noise of F1's hybrid turbo engines next season by mandating changes to the design of car exhausts.

Revised 2016 calendar issued

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:22:00 +0000

The start of the 2016 F1 season has been brought forward to March as part of a host of date changes to the provisional schedule agreed by the FIA.

'Rosberg not ruthless enough'

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Nico Rosberg may not be ruthless enough to be a world champion, according to F1 Midweek Report guests Ted Kravitz and David Brabham.

Dennis: Honda alliance will win

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 06:00:00 +0000

Ron Dennis has rounded on McLaren's critics and insisted their partnership with Honda is the team's only possible means of returning to the front of F1.

Q&A: Pat Symonds on 2017 rules

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:49:00 +0000

With F1 set for a rules shake-up in 2017, Sky Sports Digital spoke to Pat Symonds who is helping come up with the new regulations.

Verstappen passes driving test

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:15:00 +0000

One year after getting his FIA Super Licence, which allows him to race F1 cars, Max Verstappen can finally drive a road car.

2017 deadline brought forward

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:38:00 +0000

The deadline for agreement on 2017's rule changes for faster, more "aggressive-looking" cars has been brought forward to October because of their significance.

WATCH: Grosjean's career best

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 08:10:00 +0000

After much speculation, Romain Grosjean has been revealed as a driver for the new Haas F1 team.

Grosjean quits Lotus for Haas

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:10:00 +0000

Romain Grosjean will spearhead Haas' first season in F1 after leaving Lotus to join the newcomers.

Who are Haas F1?

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:27:00 +0000

Grosjean targets early points

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:33:00 +0000

Romain Grosjean reckons Haas F1’s “different approach” to entering the sport means that the newcomers could be in a position to score points early next season.

'Merc-Red Bull deal was agreed'

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 06:28:00 +0000

Bernie Ecclestone has told Sky Sports News HQ he believes Mercedes were prepared to offer rivals Red Bull a supply of engines for 2016.

Martin Brundle reviews Suzuka

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Suzuka was a good advert for having less free practice over a GP weekend, or at least using Friday differently to showcase and develop new talent and involve the fans more.

Teams lodge EU complaint

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 08:59:00 +0000

Force India and Sauber have complained to the European Union about F1's governance and prize money distribution.

2014 Singapore GP: post race Press Conference

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 19:00:09 +0000

Q: Lewis, did or dream or think this would be the result today? Lewis Hamilton: “Of course, I was dreaming it last night but you never really think it’s going to happen. I just want to say a huge thanks to my team. What they’ve done this year is absolutely incredible and to be able [...]

2014 Hungarian GP: post race Press Conference

Sun, 27 Jul 2014 17:49:54 +0000

Q: Daniel, what brilliant drive, congratulations. How on earth does that feel? Daniel Ricciardo: “It feels as good as the first, it really does. I don’t know, I mean the safety car at the beginning played to our advantage and then I thought when the second one came out it didn’t really help us but [...]

2014 German GP: post race Press Conference

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 17:58:44 +0000

Q: Nico, how sweet is the taste of the home victory champagne? Nico Rosberg: “It’s fantastic. It’s an amazing feeling for me to win here at home. A very, special day for me. Thank you for all your support here this weekend.” Q: Valtteri, three time on the podium now but how hot was the [...]

2014 Austrian GP: post race Press Conference

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 17:02:43 +0000

Q: Another dominant one-two victory for Mercedes, so Nico what a very, very special for you again. Three now in the season. You capitalised on a very, very good qualifying and now another victory. Run us through it. Lot of control on the brakes by the sound of it, managing issues at the end there? [...]

2014 Monaco GP: post race Press Conference

Sun, 25 May 2014 17:07:00 +0000

Q: Nico, congratulations, man – a home win for the home boy. How did it feel? You had Lewis very, very close to you all the race but you held on to your lead. How was it? Nico Rosberg

Stefano Domenicali steps down as Ferrari Team Principal

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:11:07 +0000

Following Ferrari’s poor start in the first three races of the new 2014 F1 season, the team’s Team Principal Stefano Domenicali has decided to step down from his role. Domenicali became Ferrari’s Sporting Director in 2002, before being appointed as Team Principal in 2008. “There are special moments that come along in everyone’s professional life, [...]

2014 Bahrain GP: post race Press Conference

Sun, 06 Apr 2014 20:45:00 +0000

Q: What a race! Lewis, what’s it like to win the 900th Formula One grand prix? Lewis Hamilton: “It’s great to see that we have such a great crowd. It’s the first time we’ve had a night race here. I’m so grateful to the team for working so hard to get us up here. It’s [...]

2014 Bahrain GP: post Qualifying Press Conference

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 22:21:29 +0000

Q: Nico, Lewis was ahead of you going into the crucial parts of qualifying but you managed to turn it around. How did you do it? Nico Rosberg: “Yeah just worked well through the weekend, just planning my way and progressing, getting around some issues, understanding what set-up to go for and things like that. [...]

Button staying at McLaren

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:50:37 +0000

McLaren has ended speculation about Jenson Button's future by announcing on Thursday that the Briton is staying at the Honda-powered team in 2016.

Manor confirms Mercedes power deal for 2016

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:40:51 +0000

Mercedes on Thursday confirmed speculation the British backmarker Manor will use the German marque's 'power unit' from 2016.

FIA releases new version of 2016 calendar

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:30:22 +0000

On Wednesday the FIA released a new version of the 2016 Formula One schedule, which features 21 races with a new race in Azerbaijan, and adds Germany back to the calendar after it's absence this year.

Dennis admits he tried Button pay-cut

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:20:29 +0000

Jenson Button will next year earn the full $18 million promised to him in his existing contract.

F1 turns up volume, no Le Mans for Hulkenberg

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:10:38 +0000

F1 has introduced a new technical rule that should turn up the volume for 2016.

Calmer waters for McLaren after Suzuka turmoil

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:00:15 +0000

McLaren has raced into calmer waters in the wake of the team's tumultuous weekend in Japan.

Putin approves night race switch for Sochi

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:50:42 +0000

Vladimir Putin has given his approval to the switch to floodlights for the Russian grand prix at Sochi.

Wolff impressed by Ferrari resurgence

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 10:40:23 +0000

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he is taking Ferrari seriously as the Italian team continues its resurgence in 2015.

Melbourne confirms new date for 2016 season opener

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:22:39 +0000

Organisers of the Australian grand prix have confirmed reports that the 2016 season will kick off earlier than originally planned.

Lotus troubles contributed to Haas move

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:00:14 +0000

Romain Grosjean has admitted that Lotus' financial troubles contributed to his decision to leave the Enstone team.

McLaren says Button-Renault story is nonsense

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:50:54 +0000

McLaren has rubbished the theory that Jenson Button is weighing up a move to Renault next year to replace the Haas-departed Romain Grosjean.

Verstappen not worried amid Red Bull crisis

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:40:41 +0000

Amid all the talk of a Red Bull crisis, Max and Jos Verstappen insist they are not worried.

Ecclestone not worried about strange European complaint

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:30:15 +0000

Force India, Sauber and the European Commission have all confirmed reports a formal complaint about formula one has been lodged and received.

Ecclestone said Mercedes blackout over the top

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:20:05 +0000

Bernie Ecclestone has admitted at least twice now that the Mercedes blackout during Sunday's television coverage of the Japanese grand prix was wrong.

Lauda relieved Mercedes ended Singapore slump

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 10:10:46 +0000

Niki Lauda has admitted to feeling relief after Mercedes returned to the top of the podium in Japan.

Haas confirms Grosjean as lead driver

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 18:00:48 +0000

Romain Grosjean was on Tuesday unveiled as the "lead driver" for when the new American team Haas makes its debut in 2016.

Ecclestone denies ordering Mercedes TV blackout

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:20:22 +0000

Bernie Ecclestone has denied he manipulated the coverage of Sunday's Japanese grand prix to exclude Mercedes.

Verstappen needs another year at Toro Rosso says Tost

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:10:05 +0000

Franz Tost has played down suggestions Max Verstappen is ready to make the big step to Red Bull.

Indonesian driver, sponsor linked to Manor for 2016

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:00:20 +0000

A new candidate has emerged to potentially race for the British backmarker Manor in 2016.

Hakkinen understands Red Bull quit threat

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:50:49 +0000

Mika Hakkinen says he can understand why Red Bull is threatening to quit formula one over its engine situation.

Rosberg says overheating cost him Suzuka lead

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:40:45 +0000

Nico Rosberg has revealed there was a technical reason he fell behind teammate Lewis Hamilton after starting the Japanese grand prix from pole.

Alonso snap signals rough seas ahead for McLaren says Prost

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:30:18 +0000

Suzuka could have been the turning-point in Fernando Alonso's patience with the McLaren-Honda project.

Ecclestone admits British GP axe could fall

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:20:27 +0000

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that the running of next year's British grand prix is in doubt.

Lotus survives court, Button linked to Renault

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:10:07 +0000

Renault's 'letter of intent' has given Lotus ten more weeks to finalise the sale of the embattled Enstone team.

Two teams lodge F1 complaint to European Union

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 11:00:18 +0000

Two midfield teams have carried through their threat to formally complain to the European Union about formula one's governance structure.

Melbourne happy with earlier date for 2016 season opener

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:30:40 +0000

Australian grand prix organisers say they will accept an earlier-than-planned race date on the 2016 F1 calendar.

Lauda to confront Ecclestone over Mercedes blackout

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:20:41 +0000

Niki Lauda will travel to London this week to ask F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone about Sunday's peculiar coverage of the Japanese grand prix.

Red Bull engine situation now critical

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:10:30 +0000

As each day passes, Red Bull's threat to pull out of formula one is appearing more and more real.

Tension rises after Hamilton beats Rosberg in Japan

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:00:42 +0000

As Nico Rosberg's title hopes shrank even further in Japan, tension with his teammate and runaway championship leader Lewis Hamilton only increased.

Arrivabene defends Vettel better than Schumacher comment

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:50:41 +0000

Maurizio Arrivabene was on the defensive after suggesting Sebastian Vettel is "better" than the Ferrari legend and F1 great Michael Schumacher.

Honda suggests McLaren to blame for negativity

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:40:24 +0000

As the struggling McLaren-Honda union hit a new low at Suzuka, Yasuhisa Arai suggests the one-way blame game needs to stop.

Silverstone boss admits 2016 race axe possible

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:30:18 +0000

A dark cloud has moved above the future of the British grand prix.

Button denies Dennis claim that 2016 deal is done

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:20:30 +0000

There were plenty of shattered pieces to pick up after McLaren-Honda's struggling collaboration continued to fall apart in Japan.

2015 title like would be like winning the lottery

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:10:25 +0000

Team boss Maurizio Arrivabene has played down Ferrari's chances of winning the world championship.

Renault signs letter of intent before Lotus court date

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 10:00:11 +0000

A letter of intent from Renault could help Lotus avoid sliding into administration later on Monday.

Ecclestone scraps April season opener for 2016 calendar

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:50:02 +0000

Bernie Ecclestone has re-shaped F1's 2016 calendar, it emerged on Monday.

Race Report - Sailing in the window of happiness and light

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 01:10:00 +0000

Japanese GP - Race Report

Race Notes - Hamilton wins Japanese GP

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 08:08:34 +0000

Japanese GP - Race Notes

Wolff not denying Merc TV snub by Ecclestone

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:45:43 +0000

Rumours that Bernie Ecclestone ordered a 'TV blackout' of a team have resurfaced after the Japanese grand prix.

Sunday Photos

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:41:04 +0000

Japanese GP - Sunday Photos

Dennis says Button, Alonso staying in 2016

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:30:33 +0000

Ron Dennis on Sunday moved to end all the speculation about the future of McLaren's driver lineup.

Sunday Press Conference

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:20:46 +0000

Japanese GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 12:05:20 +0000

Japanese GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Rumours of three-car teams return to F1 paddock

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 08:50:34 +0000

The spectre of three cars per team in formula one has raised its head in the Suzuka paddock, as Red Bull inches closer to quitting formula one.

Button denies row with McLaren over money

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 08:40:35 +0000

Jenson Button has denied F1 legend Niki Lauda's claim at Suzuka that an argument about money put the cloud of retirement above the 2009 world champion's head.

Vettel better than Schumacher says Arrivabene

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 08:30:28 +0000

Sebastian Vettel is "better in some ways" even than F1's most successful driver of all time.

Gasly is new Red Bull reserve

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 08:20:15 +0000

Pierre Gasly is the new reserve driver at Red Bull.

Race Results

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 08:00:04 +0000

Japanese GP - Race Results

Qualifying Report - Pole Accident

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 08:01:00 +0000

Japanese GP - Qualifying Report

Saturday Photos

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 17:45:13 +0000

Japanese GP - Saturday Photos

McLaren plays down Ron Dennis Suzuka absence

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:50:57 +0000

McLaren insists there is nothing controversial about Ron Dennis' absence from Suzuka so far this weekend.

Hulkenberg says Le Mans deal not done yet

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:40:22 +0000

Nico Hulkenberg says his return to defend his Le Mans title next year is not set in stone.

Alonso joins Button in re-thinking F1 career

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:30:19 +0000

Fernando Alonso has not ruled out quitting formula one in order to chase his dream of winning more championships.

Red Bull threats no threat to Verstappen

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:20:15 +0000

Red Bull chiefs were having more meetings with their Ferrari counterparts on Saturday.

Saturday Press Conference

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:10:40 +0000

Japanese GP - Saturday Press Conference

Button hints McLaren-Honda success could take too long

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:00:03 +0000

The time needed for McLaren-Honda to recover and succeed could be the reason Jenson Button has apparently decided to quit formula one.

Prost sure Vettel to beat career victory tally

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 13:50:39 +0000

Fellow quadruple world champion Alain Prost has admitted he expects Sebastian Vettel to soon trouble another of his impressive personal records.

Saturday Team Quotes

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 13:50:08 +0000

Japanese GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Renault to make announcement next week

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 13:40:15 +0000

The long wait for clarity over the future of Renault and Lotus in F1 appears to be almost over.

Berger hints Mercedes deal on table for Red Bull

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 13:30:09 +0000

As the uncertainty about Red Bull's future in F1 races on, Gerhard Berger suggests the team could be back in the running for Mercedes power.

Lauda tells Dennis to pay Button the money!

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 13:20:00 +0000

F1 legend Niki Lauda suggests the uncertainty about Jenson Button's future is all about money.

Qualifying Results

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Japanese GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Report - Bounce Back

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 05:01:00 +0000

Japanese GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000

Japanese GP - Practice 3 Results

Practice 2 Report - The Kvyat Reign

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 07:31:00 +0000

Japanese GP - Practice 2 Report

Friday Photos

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:23:48 +0000

Japanese GP - Friday Photos

VW scandal sends Audi deal up in smoke?

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:45:36 +0000

There was almost as much action going on behind the scenes as there was on a slippery Suzuka circuit on Friday.

McLaren wants Button to stay says Neale

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:31:59 +0000

McLaren on Friday declared that it wants to keep Jenson Button on board for 2016.

Friday Press Conference

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:24:10 +0000

Japanese GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:49:29 +0000

Japanese GP - Friday Team Quotes

Button retirement rumours growing despite delay

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:10:28 +0000

Even though Jenson Button delayed his expected announcement on Thursday, rumours the McLaren driver is ending his long F1 career are only growing.

Alonso may leave F1 to find winning car says Briatore

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 09:00:14 +0000

If Fernando Alonso cannot return to having a winning car, he will seek it outside of formula one.