2016 in motorsport explained

The following is an overview of the events of 2016 in motorsport, including the major racing events, award ceremonies, motorsport venues that were opened and closed during a year, championships and non-championship events that were established and disestablished in a year, and births and deaths of racing drivers and other motorsport people.

Annual events

Sporting events

The calendar includes only annual major non-championship events or annual events that had significance separate from the championship. For the dates of the championship events see related season articles.

DateEventRef
2–16 January38th Dakar Rally[1]
30–31 January54th 24 Hours of Daytona[2]
21 February58th Daytona 500[3]
28–29 May44th 24 Hours of Nürburgring[4]
29 May74th Monaco Grand Prix[5]
100th Indianapolis 500[6]
4–10 June98th Isle of Man TT[7]
18–19 June84th 24 Hours of Le Mans[8]
30–31 July68th 24 Hours of Spa[9]
31 July39th Suzuka 8 Hours[10]
21 August26th Masters of Formula 3[11]
9 October59th Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000[12]
20 November63rd Macau Grand Prix[13]

Award ceremonies

Established championships/events

First raceChampionshipRef
7 FebruaryIntercontinental GT Challenge[14]
27 MarchBRDC British Formula 3 Championship[15]
2 AprilTouring Car Endurance Series[16]
3 AprilTCR Spanish Series[17]
16 AprilADAC TCR Germany Touring Car Championship[18]
14 MayGT3 Le Mans Cup[19]
21 MayTCR Thailand Touring Car Championship[20]
TCR Benelux Touring Car Championship[21]
11 JuneF4 Spanish Championship[22]
2 JulyFormula 4 United States Championship[23]
5 AugustFormula 4 South East Asia Championship[24]
18 November2016–17 Formula 4 UAE Championship[25]

Disestablished championships/events

Last raceChampionshipRef
9 OctoberAuto GP[26]
16 OctoberEuropean Junior Cup[27]
23 OctoberRenault Sport Trophy[28]
27 NovemberGP2 Series[29]

Opened motorsport venues

DateVenueFirst eventRef
23 AprilParis Street CircuitParis ePrix[30]
21 MayBerlin Street CircuitBerlin ePrix[31]
19 JuneBaku City CircuitEuropean Grand Prix[32]
9 OctoberHong Kong Central Harbourfront CircuitHong Kong ePrix[33]

Deaths

DateMonthNameAgeNationalityOccupationNoteRef
8JanuaryMaria Teresa de Filippis89ItalianRacing driverFirst female Formula One driver[35]
13Mike Salmon82BritishRacing driver[36]
16Bob Harkey85AmericanRacing driver[37]
19Mike MacDowel83BritishRacing driver[38]
26Barney Hall83AmericanMotorsport commentatorSpecialised on NASCAR[39]
4FebruaryDave Mirra41AmericanRacing driver[40]
10Lennie Pond75AmericanRacing driver[41]
3MarchAlan Henry68BritishMotorsport journalist[42]
7Bobby Johns83AmericanRacing driver[43]
26Yoshimi Katayama75JapaneseRacing driver[44]
31Bertil Roos72SwedishRacing driver and instructor[45]
23AprilAttila Ferjáncz69HungarianRally driverHungarian Rally champion (1976–1982, 1985, 1990)[46]
29Don White89AmericanRacing driver[47]
14MayAndre Wicky87SwissRacing driver and team owner[48]
21Eddie Keizan71South AfricanRacing driver[49]
28JuneAndre Guelfi97FrenchRacing driver[50]
29Carl Haas87AmericanRacing driver and team owner[51]
7JulyPeter Riley85BritishRally driver[52]
3AugustChris Amon73New ZealanderRacing driverWinner of the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans[53]
7Bryan Clauson27AmericanRacing driver[54]
Jack Sears86BritishRace and rally driverFirst BTCC champion[55]
9Bill Alsup78AmericanRacing driver[56]
2SeptemberBlackie Gejeian90AmericanRacing driverAlso known as hot rod builder[57]
8Hannes Arch48AustrianAir racerRed Bull Air World Race champion (2008).[58]
10OctoberTony Adamowicz75AmericanRacing driver[59]
24Jack Sellers72AmericanRacing driver[60]
15NovemberPaul Rosche82GermanEngineer[61]
19Jacques Henry74FrenchRally driver[62]
10DecemberHerm Johnson63AmericanRacing driver[63]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fixtures / Results Dakar 2016 - Rally Raid. eurosport.com. Eurosport. 29 April 2017.
  2. Web site: 2016 Rolex 24 at Daytona. racing-reference.info. Racing Reference. 16 April 2017.
  3. Web site: 2016 Daytona 500. racing-reference.info. Racing Reference. 16 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Nurburgring 24 Hours 2016 - Racing Sports Cars. racingsportscars.com. 16 April 2017.
  5. Web site: 2016 Grand Prix of Monaco. racing-reference.info. Racing Reference. 15 April 2017.
  6. Web site: 2016 Indianapolis 500. racing-reference.info. Racing Reference. 15 April 2017.
  7. Web site: TT 2016. iomtt.com. Isle of Man TT. 15 April 2017.
  8. Web site: Le Mans Register - 2016. formula2.net. 16 April 2017.
  9. Web site: Spa 24 Hours 2016 - Racing Sports Cars. racingsportscars.com. 16 April 2017.
  10. Web site: Official race results. fimewc.com. 26 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20161103233853/https://www.fimewc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/SUZ16_OfficialRaceResults.pdf. 2016-11-03. dead.
  11. Web site: MASTERS OF FORMULA 3. formel3guide.com. 30 April 2017. German.
  12. Web site: 2016 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000. racing-reference.info. Racing Reference. 16 April 2017.
  13. Web site: 2016 Macau Grand Prix. motorsportmagazine.com. Motor Sport Magazine. 22 April 2017.
  14. Web site: Intercontinental GT Challenge launched by Stephane Ratel. autosport.com. 17 January 2016.
  15. News: British F3 is back!. BRDC Formula 4 Championship. British Racing Drivers' Club. 1 May 2017. 6 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160406100541/http://www.formula4.com/news/british-f3-is-back!.aspx. dead.
  16. News: Creventic launches Touring Car Endurance Series (TCES). Motorsport.com. 4 February 2016. 5 February 2016.
  17. News: 2016 CER Calendar. vlineorg.com. 24 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303154859/http://www.vlineorg.com/cer/calendario.php?idioma=es. 2016-03-03. dead.
  18. News: Prasentation TCR Germany. German. TCR Germany presentation. tcr-germany.de. 13 November 2015.
  19. News: Michelin GT3 Le Mans Cup - 2016 regulation key points. 16 December 2015. Automobile Club de l'Ouest. 24h-lemans.com. 21 December 2015.
  20. News: 2016 calendar is finalised. thailandsuperseries.net. 24 February 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303011548/http://thailandsuperseries.net/news_detail.php?id=297. 3 March 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  21. News: Six meetings pour le TCR Benelux, a partir des 21 et 22 mai. French. Six round for the TCR Benelux, starting from 21 and 22 May. tcrbenelux.eu. 17 November 2015. 7 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20151118100404/http://www.tcrbenelux.eu/Six-meetings-pour-le-TCR-Benelux-a-partir-des-21-et-22-mai_726_fr.aspx. 18 November 2015. dead.
  22. News: F4 Spain — Barcelona. F4Spain.com. 6 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160715183301/http://f4spain.com/event/barcelona/. 15 July 2016. dead.
  23. Web site: Inaugural Formula 4 United States Championship calendar unveiled. Topeka. Ken. 12 November 2015. US F4 Championship. 10 January 2016.
  24. News: 2016 Formula 4 South East Asia Championship Calendar – Certified by the FIA. Meritus.GP. 5 July 2016. 7 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160916183650/http://meritus.gp/news/2016-formula-4-south-east-asia-championship-calendar-certified-by-the-fia/. 16 September 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  25. News: 2016–17 FIA Formula 4 UAE Championship Calendar. F4 UAE. 28 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161103192734/http://www.f4uae.com/the-series/calendar. 3 November 2016. dead.
  26. Web site: Auto GP announces its 2016 calendar. 24 November 2015. Auto GP. Auto GP Organisation. 26 November 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151127033729/http://www.autogp.net/newssingola2_en.asp?c=247. 2015-11-27. dead.
  27. News: WIL Sport European Junior Cup, powered by Honda will celebrate 46th and final race at Jerez in October. europeanjuniorcup.com. Honda Motor Europe. 29 September 2016. 1 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20161002075255/http://www.europeanjuniorcup.com/b34/wil-sport-european-junior-cup-powered-by-honda-will-celebrate-46th-and-final-race-at-jerez-in-october/. 2 October 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  28. News: RENAULT SPORT AND THE ELMS JOIN FORCES. World Series by Renault. Renault Sport. 6 September 2015.
  29. News: GP2 Series 2016 season calendar confirmed . . GP2 Motorsport Limited . 4 March 2016 . 4 March 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160513221702/http://www.gp2series.com/News-Room/News/2016/03_March/GP2-SeriesTM-2016-season-calendar-confirmed/ . 13 May 2016 .
  30. Web site: Track design for Paris ePrix revealed. fiaformulae.com. 2016-01-13. 2017-05-07. 2020-11-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108113350/https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/january/formula-e-ready-to-electrify-the-city-of-light.aspx. dead.
  31. Web site: New central location for Berlin ePrix. Formula E. Formula E Holdings Limited. 2 May 2016. 9 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209013450/https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/february/new-central-location-for-berlin-eprix.aspx. dead.
  32. News: European Grand Prix, Azerbaijan — live: Nico Rosberg leads from start to finish to claim victory in Baku. The Telegraph. 19 June 2016.
  33. Web site: Hong Kong government welcomes Formula E. Formula E. Formula E Holdings Limited. 3 October 2016.
  34. Web site: Track design for Paris ePrix revealed. fiaformulae.com. 2016-01-13. 2017-05-07. 2020-11-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20201108113350/https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/news/2016/january/formula-e-ready-to-electrify-the-city-of-light.aspx. dead.
  35. Web site: F1's first-ever female driver passes away aged 89 . . 30 April 2017 . 26 January 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160126143328/http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-s-first-ever-female-driver-passes-away-aged-89-666763/ . dead .
  36. https://grrc.goodwood.com/columnists/doug-nye-mike-salmon-one-goodwoods-finest#eRSKkI2fEzQtuCkH.97 Mike Salmon obituary at goodwood.com
  37. Web site: Indycar Racing News Racer.com — Indy 500 veteran Bob Harkey passes away at 85. www.racer.com. 30 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160118144444/http://www.racer.com/indycar/item/125263-indy-500-veteran-bob-harkey-passes-away-at-85. 2016-01-18. dead.
  38. News: Pye. Marcus. Obituary: F1, hillclimb and sportscar racer Michael MacDowel. 1 May 2017. autosport.com. Autosport. 23 January 2016.
  39. News: Legendary NASCAR broadcaster Barney Hall dies at 83. 30 April 2017. Associated Press. Associated Press. AP Sports. January 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160128110352/http://racing.ap.org/article/legendary-nascar-broadcaster-barney-hall-dies-83. 28 January 2016 . Daytona Beach, Florida.
  40. Web site: The Legends of the Road. raceacrossamerica.org. 30 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20160205133613/http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/raam/entrydtl.php?s_N_Year_ID=38&s_N_Race_ID=1&s_N_Category_ID=&s_N_Country_ID=225&s_T_Last_Name=&s_T_First_Name=&s_tblentry_T_Entry_Name=&N_Entry_ID=3195. 2016-02-05. dead.
  41. News: Former racing star Lennie Pond dies at 75. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Randy. Hallman. 10 February 2016. 30 April 2017.
  42. News: Alan Henry obituary. Williams. Richard. 7 March 2016. The Guardian. 15 March 2017. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  43. http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=ROBERT-JOHNS&lc=2563&pid=177981617&mid=6834763 In Memory of Robert James Johns
  44. http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/rip-yoshimi-katayama-1940-2016/ RIP Yoshimi Katayama, 1940 — 2016
  45. https://www.facebook.com/groups/52021966406/permalink/10154039629806407/ Bertil Roos Racing School
  46. http://m.origo.hu/sport/20160423-meghalt-ferjancz-attila.html Meghalt Ferjancz Attila
  47. http://www.jsonline.com/sports/autoracing/stock-car-racer-don-white-was-all-time-victory-leader-at-milwaukee-mile-b99716699z1-377755941.html Stock-car racer Don White was all-time victory leader at Milwaukee Mile
  48. http://www.statsf1.com/en/andre-wicky.aspx Andre WICKY • STATS F1
  49. http://www.rdm.co.za/lifestyle/2016/05/23/tiger-wheels-boss-and-racing-legend-eddie-keizan-dies Tiger Wheels boss and racing legend Eddie Keizan dies
  50. http://www.europe1.fr/faits-divers/andre-guelfi-alias-dede-la-sardine-est-mort-2784820 Andre Guelfi alias "Dede la sardine" est mort
  51. News: Malsher. David. Carl Haas, 1930-2016. 30 April 2017. Motorsport.com. 7 July 2016.
  52. http://www.brdc.co.uk/Notice-of-Death---Peter-Riley-1930---2016 NOTICE OF DEATH - PETER RILEY (1930 - 2016)
  53. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11686692 Motor racing legend Chris Amon dies
  54. News: Noblesville's Bryan Clauson dies from race injuries. Curt. Cavin. The Indianapolis Star. Karen Ferguson, Gannett Company. 8 August 2016. 30 April 2017.
  55. http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/125633 First BTCC champion Jack Sears obituary: 1930–2016
  56. News: Malsher. David. Former Indy car racer Bill Alsup dies. 30 April 2017. Motorsport.com. 10 August 2016.
  57. http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-hot-rod-legend-dies Local Hot Rod Legend Dies
  58. News: Hannes Arch: 1967-2016. 18 April 2018. fai.org. FAI.
  59. Web site: Tony Adamowicz, 1941–2016 . 2017-05-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161014184043/http://www.racer.com/north-american-racing/item/135362-tony-adamowicz-1941-2016 . 2016-10-14 . dead .
  60. http://hometracks.nascar.com/nknps-west/story/sellers-remembered-his-colorful-career_10252016 Sellers Remembered For His Colorful Career
  61. News: Cooper. Adam. Obituary: Paul Rosche, 1934-2016. 30 April 2017. Motorsport.com. 16 November 2016.
  62. http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/franche-comte/haute-saone/haute-saone-pilote-course-jacques-henry-est-decede-1135389.html Haute-Saone : Le pilote de course Jacques Henry est decede
  63. News: Malsher. David. Former Indy car racer Herm Johnson dies aged 63. 30 April 2017. Motorsport.com. 11 December 2016.

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