Four Grand Prix into the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship season, The Checkered Flag looks at this season's rookie class. read more »

Sebastian Vettel believes that this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix will provide a good reference about Formula 1's pecking order in 2016 - and where Ferrari stands... read more »

Lewis Hamilton says overhauling Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in the championship will be a "big challenge" but the Briton is sure that he has the pace to achieve... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says the layout of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, home to this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, presents Red Bull with an opportunity to fight for the... read more »

Jenson Button is sure that McLaren will be able to display its full potential when Formula 1 returns to its European heartlands next month. McLaren has made progress following... read more »

Renault rookie Jolyon Palmer says he is hoping to revert to the performance level which he enjoyed on his Formula 1 debut in Australia, after a troublesome… read more »

Romain Grosjean is confident that the layout of the Sochi Autodrom, home to next weekend's Russian Grand Prix, will help propel the Frenchman back up the grid after a... read more »

Lewis Hamilton says Nico Rosberg has "breezed" to three straight victories without much of a challenge so far in 2016. Rosberg has extended his run of victories to... read more »

Guenther Steiner admits the Chinese Grand Prix was a much-needed "reality check" for the Haas team as its first non-points scoring finish in F1. After sixth- and... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen feels Ferrari could have a strong weekend in China, but hopes it is with two cars after retirements for himself in Australia and team-mate Sebastian Vettel in... read more »

The FIA has cleared Fernando Alonso to return to action at the Chinese Grand Prix, but the Spaniard must undergo another medical examination after the first practice session on... read more »

Kevin Magnussen says he thought Renault would have scored points by this stage of the 2016 season. Renault has finished 11th at both races so far this year -- through Jolyon... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen accepts that Ferrari needs to work on its reliability after a mixed start to the 2016 season. Ferrari has again emerged as Mercedes' nearest challenger,... read more »

Formula 1 heads to the Shanghai International Circuit in China this weekend for the third round of the 2016 season, with Nico Rosberg looking to extend his early advantage in... read more »

Reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton says he remains positive despite enduring a tricky start to his title defence in Australia and Bahrain. Hamilton has taken both pole... read more »

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says the outfit's primary goal for the Chinese Grand Prix is to record a two-car finish, with Esteban Gutierrez yet to reach the chequered... read more »

As Formula 1 teams prepare for the Chinese GP, World Champion Lewis Hamilton is excited to get going again despite not having the best of times in Australia and Bahrain... read more »

Valtteri Bottas is hoping for a stronger weekend for the Williams Martini Racing team in China after two relatively disappointing weekends in Australia and Bahrain. read more »

Sergio Perez is confident that he can start his season "properly" in China after a difficult opening couple of rounds to the 2016 campaign. Perez was able to finish... read more »

Esteban Gutierrez is confident that his luck will change and he will be able to join Haas team-mate Romain Grosjean in scoring points, following a challenging start to 2016.... read more »

Renault are looking for their first points of the season in Shanghai, having claimed back-to-back P11s in Australia and Bahrain... read more »

Kevin Magnussen is sure that he can end his and Renault's points drought in a 'normal' race weekend after his opening two events were hindered by a puncture and... read more »

The FIA and FOM has accepted a request by teams to drop the live elimination qualifying session from the Chinese Grand Prix next weekend. A new system, in which drivers were... read more »

Romain Grosjean says there is potential to unlock as much as 0.5s of one-lap performance from the Haas in the coming races. Grosjean got his first season with the new American... read more »

Nico Rosberg says he takes no joy from seeing Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton struggle with poor starts at the two opening rounds of the season. After qualifying second to... read more »