Max Verstappen has had an impressive 2016 season but says he is ignoring the hype surrounding him and is concentrating on performances.The Formula 1 season comes to its conclusion in Abu Dhabi at the end of November with either Lewis Hamilton or Nico Rosberg taking the drivers’ title.
Ron Dennis says he is disappointed to have left his post as McLaren chairman, calling time on his 35-year tenure following a boardroom struggle. The 69-year-old owns 25% of the McLaren Group and will retain his shareholding despite being forced to step down as chief executive and chairman.
Lewis Hamilton has stoked the fires ahead of his title showdown with Nico Rosberg in Abu Dhabi by insisting he is the superior Mercedes driver. The Silver Arrows duo have been slugging it out all year to claim the Drivers’ Championship, both winning nine races apiece.
Standings leader Nico Rosberg has been warned by Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton that the hunt for the Formula 1 world title remains very much on. Hamilton secured victory in a rainy Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to take the title chase into the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi, where Rosberg will carry a 12-point lead.
The 35-year-old Sao Paulo-born driver is gearing up for his penultimate race in the sport after a 16-year career and is hopeful of having something to cheer in front of his home supporters at Interlagos this Sunday. I have won twice at there, and have finished on the podium many times over the years and I hope we can get another one. Massa has enjoyed a good record in Brazil with wins in 2006 and 2008 while with Ferrari, secured a podium finish in 2007 and 2012 also with the Scuderia, and in 2014 with current team Williams.