Hamilton comfortably quickest in final practice
Lewis Hamilton finished final practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix with a comfortable margin over the rest of the field, while Nico Rosberg fell into a battle between Red Bull and Ferrari.
Hamilton tops Rosberg and Ferraris in FP2
Lewis Hamilton quickest for Mercedes in second practice in a session which saw Ferrari and Red Bull look much closer to the world champions.
IndyCar is Rossi's 'number one choice' for 2017
Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi says another season of IndyCar is his "number one choice" for 2017, rather than a return to Formula One.
Vettel: Ferrari must be realistic about chances
Sebastian Vettel believes Mercedes is too far ahead for him to pull off a repeat of last year's victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend.
Verstappen: Red Bull race pace 'very strong'
Max Verstappen says Red Bull's race pace is "very strong" despite a mixed opening day of practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Jenson Button celebrates his 300th race with a few mates at The Dog and Button pub (previously known as McLaren hospitality). Traditional pub wall paper, Button Brewery beers and packs of Scampi Fries have been laid on to make the Somerset-born driver feel at home. The only thing that's missing is the British weather.
Ricciardo expected Ferrari to be quicker
Daniel Ricciardo says he was expecting Ferrari to be quicker during Friday practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix, but anticipates the Italian outfit will be stronger in qualifying.
Brake duct problems curtail Massa
Felipe Massa says a brake duct issue cost him "half a session" of running during second practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen surprised with pace on 'messy' day
Kimi Raikkonen was surprised to finish as high as fourth in FP2 after a "messy" opening day to practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix.
AMG to build hypercar with Mercedes F1 engine
Mercedes has confirmed it plans to build a road-going hypercar around its V6 turbo Formula One engine.
Rosberg quickest as Magnussen's car ignites in FP1
Nico Rosberg beat Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time by 0.494s during first practice at the Malaysian Grand Prix in a session interrupted by a fire on Kevin Magnussen's Renault.
Dramatic Renault fire halts FP1
First practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix had to be suspended in order to put out a fire out on Kevin Magnussen's car.
Hamilton: Form dip won't change approach
Lewis Hamilton says his recent dip in results will not change his approach to racing as the 2016 title battle nears its end.
Vettel will never write off Ferrari in 2016
Sebastian Vettel insists the atmosphere at Ferrari is still positive and thinks it is wrong to suggest the team cannot win in any of the remaining races of 2016.
Rosberg still refusing to dwell on title chances
Nico Rosberg is refusing to change his race-by-race approach to the remaining grands prix in 2016 despite the fact he is in pole position for his first world championship.
Alonso: 30-place grid penalty part of the plan
Fernando Alonso has shrugged off the 30-place grid penalty he faces at this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, saying it was always going to happen at some point before the end of the season.
Raikkonen hits back at Ferrari critics
Kimi Raikkonen has defended Ferrari's strategy following a decision to cover Lewis Hamilton's final pit stop at the Singapore Grand Prix, which saw the Finn finish behind the Mercedes driver.
Ricciardo: Verstappen has made me up my game
Daniel Ricciardo says being teammates with Max Verstappen at Red Bull has forced him to reach a new level to stay on top.
Haas rules out signing Leclerc for 2017
Haas boss Gunther Steiner has ruled out the possibility of promoting Charles Leclerc to a full-time Formula One drive for 2017, asserting a rookie is "not an option" for the team.
Button dwells on 'unbelievable' 300th race
Jenson Button reflects on a historic achievement -- one only matched by former teammate Rubens Barrichello -- ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Call in the marriage counsellors: F1's "chaotic" 2017 calendar
Kate Walker looks at some of the bizarre -- and untenable -- back-to-back pairings on the newly-released 2017 calendar and the prospect of a very difficult season on the road next year.
Gutierrez gives his side of the blue flag debate
Esteban Gutierrez says he is within his rights to push the blue flag rules to the limit in order to minimise the impact it has on his race.
Perez wants Force India resolution soon
Sergio Perez admits he may have to look at options beyond Force India if his future is not decided before next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix.
Alonso to run Honda updates on Friday
Fernando Alonso will run an updated Honda power unit during Friday practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix after the Japanese manufacturer spent two performance tokens on upgrades.
Pressure mounts in the Rosberg-Hamilton title fight
ESPN looks ahead to this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, where Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton look to strike a crucial blow in the tight battle for the 2016 world championship.
2017 F1 calendar revealed
The FIA has released the provisional calendar for the 2017 season, featuring 21 races in a similar order to this year's.
Sainz honoured by Renault speculation
Carlos Sainz says he is proud to have interest from Renault for next year but says he is in no rush to leave Toro Rosso.
Engine stockpiling banned, wet starts tweaked
The FIA's World Motor Sport Council has ratified a series of rule changes for the 2017 season.
Bottas considering long-term options in 2017 decision
Valtteri Bottas says he is still not sure where he will be driving next year but has underlined the importance of making the best decision for his long-term future in Formula One.
Driver helmet rules clarified
The rules limiting a driver to one helmet design per season have officially been relaxed at the most recent meeting of the FIA's World Motor Sport Council (WMSC).
Has Gutierrez become a 'punching bag'?
After coming under fire from his fellow drivers, Nate Saunders and Nicki Shields discuss if Esteban Gutierrez deserves it.
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Ericsson left bruised after hitting 'big chicken'
Marcus Ericsson escaped serious injury after hitting a "big chicken" while cycling in Thailand as part of a training camp between races.
The tale of the tape: Hamilton and Rosberg in the last six races
With the 2016 title fight wide open with six races to play, ESPN looks at how Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have fared at the end of each of their three seasons as Mercedes teammates.
Renault doubts 2017 regulation reshuffle
Renault team boss Federeic Vasseur doubts 2017's regulation changes will lead to a wholesale reshuffle of the pecking order as some have predicted.
Renault hitting targets for 2017
Renault's technical director Bob Bell says his team is hitting its deadlines for its 2017 car as it continues to rebuild its facilities back at its Enstone base.
Zak Brown 'would love' F1 management role
Zak Brown, the man being tipped for a major role in F1, says he wants a role in the sport but has played down suggestions he will be "the new Bernie Ecclestone".
Ricciardo: Verstappen as good as Vettel
Daniel Ricciardo says he has honed his racecraft this year by watching Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen.
Sepang extensively altered ahead of Malaysia
Nine corners at the Sepang circuit have been renovated ahead of this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, which organisers promise will provide a new challenge for drivers.
Expectations of resurfaced Sepang track?
Maurice Hamilton discusses what effects the newly resurfaced track will have on the Malaysian Grand Prix.
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Pirelli reveals Suzuka tyre selections
Pirelli has revealed the tyre choices for the Japanese Grand Prix, with Red Bull opting for a slightly different approach to Mercedes and Ferrari.
Leclerc's Malaysia FP1 run cancelled
Ferrari Academy driver Charles Leclerc will no longer take part in Friday practice for Haas at the Malaysian Grand Prix, following a GP3 timetable change.
Lewis has 'no idea' if momentum will come back
Lewis Hamilton says he has to "hope for the best" over the coming rounds as he attempts to regain the lead in the title race.
Honda undecided on Malaysia engine update
Honda is considering introducing another engine upgrade at the Malaysian Grand Prix, but will delay its final decision until it arrives in Sepang.
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Focus on... Title run-in
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The tale of the tape: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in the last six races
With the 2016 title fight wide open with six races to play, ESPN looks at how Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg have fared at the end of each of their three seasons as Mercedes teammates.
Opinion
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How F1 can learn from U.S. sports
With new American owners in F1, ESPN looks not at what F1 can do for the U.S. but what the U.S. can do for F1.
Maurice Hamilton
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Ferrari: Why it could always be worse
Maurice Hamilton reflects on the criticism of Ferrari's strategy in Singapore and why the team's problems don't seem so bad when viewed in comparison to 1983 and 1984.
Driver reaction: Singapore Grand Prix
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Who said what after the 2016 Singapore Grand Prix
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the Marina Bay paddock following the 2016 Singapore Grand Prix.
Sergio Perez exclusive
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From the scrapheap to hot commodity: Sergio Perez on 2017 and the fickle nature of F1
With clarification on his 2017 plans expected in Singapore, ESPN spoke to Sergio Perez about his remarkable F1 career resurgence and how he became a major player in this year's driver market.
Daniil Kvyat exclusive
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Where does Daniil Kvyat go from here? Exclusive Q and A
In Monza, ESPN sat down with Daniil Kvyat to discuss the harsh lessons from his demotion to Toro Rosso, how he's dealt with his poor form and why he's not worrying about where he will be in 2017
Liberty Media takeover
Maurice Hamilton
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F1 takeover: Not so fast, Mr E
Maurice Hamilton reflects on why it is little surprise Liberty Media have asked Bernie Ecclestone to stay on to keep the wheels turning after their successful takeover of Formula One.
Kate Walker
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Liberty Media's $8.5bn takeover and what it means for F1
Formula One is on the verge of a multi-billion dollar takeover by John Malone's Liberty Group, with a two-stage $8.5 billion deal expected to get underway on Tuesday.
Maurice Hamilton
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Jenson Button: Distinction and dignity
As Jenson Button prepares to take a step back from Formula One, Maurice Hamilton looks back on why his career has been so special.
Italian Grand Prix
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Who said what after the Italian Grand Prix
ESPN rounds up all the reaction from up and down the paddock after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Maurice Hamilton
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Maurice Hamilton's memories of Felipe Massa
Maurice Hamilton reflects on the main ups and downs of Felipe Massa's 15-year Formula One career.
Claire Williams exclusive
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Claire Williams discusses 2017, gender equality in F1 and running her father's team
In an exclusive interview, Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams discusses 2017, gender equality in F1 and running her father's team.
Nico Rosberg exclusive
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Rosberg on Hamilton, the media and the importance of living in the moment
In an exclusive interview, Nico Rosberg sits down with ESPN to discuss life as Lewis Hamilton's teammate, life in the media spotlight and life in general.
Halo vote
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Decision time: F1, Halo and 2017
ESPN looks at the arguments for and against the Halo cockpit protection device ahead of Thursday's vote on whether F1 should implement it for 2017.
Radio Ga Ga
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Radio Ga Ga: 'Race from hell this is going to be!'
ESPN rounds up the best soundbites from the Hungarian Grand Prix as the radio rules and F1's stewards were once again under the microscope.
Kate Walker
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Time to scrap the 107% rule?
Kate Walker presents the case for getting rid of the 107 percent rule that caused so much confusion in the paddock on Saturday evening.
2017 grid
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How the 2017 F1 grid is shaping up
ESPN looks at how the 2017 grid currently looks as the pieces of the driver market puzzle start to fall into place.
Kate Walker
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Who exactly are Longbow Finance, Sauber's new backers?
Kate Walker looks at Longbow Finance, Sauber's new owners, and finds the Swiss company has ties with single-seater motorsport.
Maurice Hamilton
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Hungary and Formula One three decades on
Maurice Hamilton reflects on his first trip to Hungary in 1986 -- featuring queues, a shady currency exchange, a terrifying car journey and unspeakable wine -- and how far it has come since.
Kate Walker
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Ferrari keep Kimi Raikkonen calm and carry on
Kate Walker explains why Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari extension makes sense for both team and driver for the rest of 2016 and going into 2017.
