Formula 1’s Latest Rumours, Talk: Lance Stroll to Williams, McLaren-Honda, More

The Italian Grand Prix was one of those weekends when the racing got in the way of the rumours in the Formula One paddock. It all started on Thursday afternoon when Felipe Massa—one of the most popular figures on the current grid—announced his retirement from F1 at the end of 2016. The Brazilian's impending departure has created a vacancy alongside Valtteri Bottas, and it was initially thought Felipe Nasr would be replacing his compatriot for next season. But it appears Williams are eager to unearth their own answer to Max Verstappen, with teenager Lance Stroll already agreeing to race for the team in principle. Two days after the Massa bombshell came the news from McLaren-Honda, who finally confirmed Stoffel Vandoorne will rep...

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