Formula One News — February 2017

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

India moves for Mallya's extradition

Force India chief Vijay Mallya has a new battle on his hands ahead of the 2017 season.

Private companies to pay Russia GP race fee

The race fee for the Russian grand prix will be paid entirely by private investors in 2017.

Renault not replacing boss Vasseur

Renault will not be directly replacing departed team boss Frederic Vasseur.

F1 engines not ready to crack 1000hp says Abiteboul

F1's 'power unit' era is not quite ready to crack the incredible 1000 horse power barrier.

Perez backs Mexico GP anti-Trump campaign

F1 driver Sergio Perez has stepped up his rejection of controversial US president Donald Trump's Mexican border wall policy.

Sauber to decide on 2018 engine supply

Sauber could find itself in an early season tussle for its engine business early in 2017.

No more carmakers on F1 horizon

Rumours are swirling that F1 could be set to welcome another carmaker or four to the grid in the near future.

Bottas hits back at Hamilton career killer jibe

Valtteri Bottas has replied to what might be seen as the opening salvo in a new psychological battle between Mercedes' F1 drivers.

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Wolff sure Mercedes drivers will get along

Toto Wolff says he is confident Lewis Hamilton will get along with his new Mercedes teammate in 2017.

Melbourne protest possible over F1 row?

An argument over clever and controversial suspension systems looks set to keep raging early in 2017.

Promoter sure Baku race better in 2017

Promoter Arif Rahimov is sure Azerbaijan's second F1 race this year will be more exciting than its 2016 calendar debut.

Schumacher manager questions F1's Liberty buyout

Michael Schumacher's former manager is not so sure the takeover by Liberty Media will really be good for F1.

Alonso back in title-winning shape says trainer

Fernando Alonso is back in the kind of physical shape that won him back-to-back world championships more than a decade ago.

Briatore won't join Brawn as F1 consultant

Flavio Briatore says he is not about to rejoin his old F1 colleague Ross Brawn by returning to the sport.

Vasseur exit won't hurt Renault says Palmer

The departure of team boss Frederic Vasseur will not hurt Renault.

Renault promising Spain GP engine boost says Marko

Red Bull is confident engine supplier Renault will deliver in 2017 -- particularly after the opening few races of the season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Hamilton could be Bottas career killer

Lewis Hamilton's father has fired an ominous warning in the direction of Mercedes newcomer Valtteri Bottas.

Bank guarantee secures 2018 French GP return

France's return to the F1 calendar is definitely on for 2018.

Rosberg backs Kubica for F1 test comeback

World champion Nico Rosberg has welcomed news Robert Kubica could be looking to get back into F1.

Verstappen-Vandoorne like Senna-Prost

F1 could be heading into a new 'Senna versus Prost' era.

F1 designer worried about 2017 rules shakeup

A well-known F1 engineer is concerned the sport is setting off down the wrong path with its radical new rules for 2017.

Ousting Ecclestone a mistake says Mosley

Max Mosley thinks F1's new owners have made a mistake by dumping Bernie Ecclestone.

Kaltenborn says Wehrlein not junior driver

Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn has denied claims the Swiss team has signed up a "junior" for 2017.

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Wehrlein injury puts 2017 testing in doubt

Two weeks later, Pascal Wehrlein is still recovering from a scary rollover crash that occurred during the race of champions event in Miami.