2016 Formula One World Championship

The 2016 Formula One World Championship is the 67th season of the Formula One World Championship. The motor racing championship is the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. German racing driver Nico Rosberg won the title. The Mercedes team also won the title. The season started at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne on 20 March and ended at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on 27 November.

Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso changed drivers during the season, when Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat switched places with Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen. Verstappen won his first race with Red Bull at the Spanish Grand Prix.

References

  1. ↑ Barretto, Lawrence; Freeman, Glenn (27 November 2016). "Nico Rosberg did not enjoy Formula 1 title decider in Abu Dhabi". Autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  2. ↑ Parkes, Ian (9 October 2016). "Nico Rosberg wins F1 Japanese Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton third". Autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  3. ↑ Barretto, Lawrence (5 May 2016). "Max Verstappen replaces Daniil Kvyat in Red Bull F1 line-up". Autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  4. ↑ Parkes, Ian (15 May 2016). "Max Verstappen becomes F1's youngest winner on Red Bull debut". Autosport.com. Motorsport Network. Retrieved 27 January 2021.