Formula One has opted not to alter its qualifying format from 2020.

BMW is extending a recall of its cars in the UK after it was found that vehicles could cut out completely while being driven.

Lewis Hamilton's fraught defence of his title took yet another twist after he crashed out of qualifying on Formula One's inaugural visit to Azerbaijan for the European Grand Prix.

Honda yesterday posted a surprise net loss for its fourth quarter as its quality-related costs, mostly to recall Takata-made air bag inflators, nearly quadrupled for the full business year.

Volkswagen shares have dropped after US environmental officials said the company equipped more models than previously thought with software that let the cars cheat on diesel emissions tests.

Mercedes have won the constructors’ championship after Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen was handed a 30-second post-race penalty at the Russian Grand Prix.

Spanish Formula One driver Carlos Sainz has been given the all-clear to race in today’s Russian Grand Prix after his harrowing crash in practice.

Nico Rosberg will start from pole position for Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix after edging out Lewis Hamilton in qualifying.

The opening practice session for the Russian Grand Prix was disrupted by a bizarre diesel spillage today.

German prosecutors have carried out searches in connection with their investigation into the Volkswagen emissions scandal, seeking material that would help clarify who was responsible for the cheating.

Volkswagen has announced plans to refit its vehicles following the diesel emissions scandal.

Jenson Button remained tight-lipped about his Formula One future amid reports he would announce his retirement from the sport in Japan.