Formula One News — January 2017
JANUARY 6, 2017
Rosberg to remain Mercedes ambassador?
Nico Rosberg looks set to stay with Mercedes as a brand ambassador.
Now Force India reveals 2017 launch date
Force India has become the third team to reveal a launch date for its 2017 car.
Ecclestone happy, not angry, as F1 stars retire
Bernie Ecclestone insists he is happy rather than upset that some of F1's biggest names have elected to retire.
Silverstone warns it could break F1 contract
A new cloud has moved over the future of the British grand prix.
JANUARY 5, 2017
Ecclestone defends Vettel amid criticism
Bernie Ecclestone has jumped to the defence of Sebastian Vettel, amid criticism of the Ferrari driver's performance and frustration in 2016.
Force India wants to beat top team in 2017 says Ocon
Esteban Ocon says he and Force India are aiming high for 2017.
Alesi hails Ferrari deal for Giovinazzi
Jean Alesi has hailed Ferrari's decision to sign up an Italian driver for 2017.
Merhi not impressed by Verstappen hype
Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi has moved to calm the hype surrounding Max Verstappen.
Ecclestone wants Schumacher name back in F1
Bernie Ecclestone says he hopes F1 legend Michael Schumacher's teenage son makes it all the way to formula one.
JANUARY 4, 2017
Mercedes to launch 2017 car in February
Mercedes on Wednesday announced it will launch its 2017 car on 23 February.
Allison departure hurt Ferrari says Alesi
Jean Alesi thinks the departure of James Allison in 2016 had a big impact on Ferrari's season.
FIA bans Mercedes concept after Ferrari letter - report
Ferrari has reportedly made a bold bid to catch up in 2017 by designing a new suspension system, or have the Mercedes-pioneered concept banned by the FIA.
Almost impossible task for Hamilton teammate says Merhi
Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi has tipped a tough forthcoming season for Lewis Hamilton's new teammate.
Vandoorne plays down Hamilton comparison
Stoffel Vandoorne is refusing to compare himself with Lewis Hamilton.
Politics spoiling McLaren passion says Ramirez
McLaren's former long-time team manager Jo Ramirez thinks "passion" is lacking in the Woking team of today.
Renault's Palmer not ruling out 2017 podium
Renault can target points and maybe even a podium in 2017.
Haas better fit than Renault or McLaren says Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen is sure he will enjoy his F1 career more now that he has switched teams for the second time.
No 2017 return for Haryanto
Rio Haryanto has dropped out of the running to return to F1 in 2017.
JANUARY 3, 2017
Focus leads to Vettel frustration says Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo says it is former teammate Sebastian Vettel's unbridled focus on F1 that leads to his obvious "frustration".
Bottas, Wehrlein, Massa moves to be confirmed
The late and sensational rush in the 2017 driver 'silly season' is now set to end.
Ferrari to crack 1000hp in 2017?
Ferrari will crack the 1000 horse power barrier with its 2017 engine, according to a report in Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Rosberg trainer unsure of next move
Nico Rosberg's physical trainer is not sure what his next move will be.
Ricciardo relationship could change says Verstappen
Max Verstappen admits that if Red Bull's 2017 car is a title challenger, his relationship with teammate Daniel Ricciardo would change.
Hakkinen hopes to see Schumacher again
As the three-year anniversary of his skiing accident passes, Michael Schumacher is quietly turning 48.