Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Renault, Summer Break, Force India, More

As the Formula One teams prepare to close down for the mandatory two-week summer break, commercial rights chief Bernie Ecclestone is facing a revolt from the teams over next season's August shutdown. The provisional 2016 calendar has only a three-week gap between the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 7 and the Belgian race on August 28. This doesn't give the teams enough time to let their hard-working staff enjoy a proper 14-day break, and they appear to be united in calling for a change. Also looking ahead to next season—or perhaps 2017—Renault has revealed it will make a decision about its future in the sport by the end of 2015. The French carmaker is tipped to return as a full constructor, perhaps buying the Lotus team. But its ...

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