
The former formally ended their nine-year partnership with engine supplier Renault at the end of the 2015 season, with the team citing the lack of performance from the Renault Energy-F1 2015 engine as a leading factor in the change. īoth Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso underwent changes regarding their power unit supply. Lotus's participation in the 2016 season was in question pending the resolution of a High Court case brought against the team by HM Revenue and Customs over unpaid PAYE tax.
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Renault returned to Formula One as a full factory-supported team after they purchased Lotus from Genii Capital, the venture capital firm they had originally sold the same team to in 2010, and supplied engines to up until the end of 2014. Dallara had last participated in Formula One as the chassis manufacturer for HRT in 2010. The team used power units supplied by Ferrari and a chassis developed by Dallara.
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Haas F1 Team, a team formed by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team owner Gene Haas, joined the Formula One grid, becoming the first American team to compete since the unrelated Haas Lola team competed in 1986. Several team changes took place before the season began. Lotus ( E23 Hybrid pictured top) were purchased by Renault ( R.S.16 pictured bottom). Teams competed with tyres supplied by Pirelli.
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The following teams and drivers took part in the 2016 Formula One World Championship.


Renault returned to the sport as a constructor after a four-year absence following their takeover of Lotus prior to the start of the season. The 2016 season saw the grid expand to twenty-two cars with the addition of the Haas F1 Team entry.

Mercedes successfully defended their World Constructors' title.
