Formula One News — March 2017
MARCH 24, 2017
Alonso sidesteps Honda axe rumours
Fernando Alonso has refused to comment on speculation McLaren is contemplating dumping its hapless works engine partner Honda.
Brawn defends diluting F1 exclusivity
Ross Brawn thinks F1 can afford to dilute some of its "exclusivity" in order to bring the fans closer to the action.
Only Red Bull changed suspension system
Red Bull was the team most affected by a clampdown on controversial suspension systems ahead of the Australian grand prix.
MotoGP better than F1 says Marquez
Top MotoGP racer Marc Marquez says he is glad he excels on two wheels rather than four.
One upside to Vasseur's exit says Prost
There is an upside to the departure of Frederic Vasseur as Renault team boss.
Practice 2 Report - Pole faster
Australian GP - Practice 2 ReportBy Dan Knutson in Melbourne
Practice 2 Results
Australian GP - Practice 2 Results
Practice 1 Report - A new era dawns
Australian GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Melbourne
Practice 1 Results
Australian GP - Practice 1 Results
MARCH 23, 2017
Thursday Press Conference
Australian GP - Thursday Press Conference
Mercedes interested in Vettel says Marko
Sebastian Vettel will be on Mercedes' list when the great German team comes to thinking about the 2017 driver lineup.
Kubica rules out F1 return for now
Robert Kubica said he accepts that returning to F1 will for now remain a closed topic.
Liberty to sell paddock passes to the public
F1's new owners Liberty Media have followed through on a promise to start opening up the paddock to the public.
Klien tips Raikkonen to shine in 2017
One former F1 driver has picked a surprising dark horse for 2017 glory.
2017 not huge challenge for drivers says Berger
The beginning of the new era of formula one will not solve all of the sport's problems.
McLaren must keep up motivation
McLaren-Honda must be focused in order to emerge from its dire current situation.
Bottas unlikely to beat Hamilton says Symonds
It is "a lot to ask" if Valtteri Bottas' fans are expecting the Finn to beat Lewis Hamilton in 2017.
Massa confirms Williams competitive
Felipe Massa has confirmed the paddock perception that Williams looks set to be 'best of the rest' behind F1's top three teams early in 2017.
Test results put pressure on Ferrari says Hakkinen
Toto Wolff has denied claims Mercedes adopted a strategy to "bluff" its way through the recent winter test season.
All good with back injury for Melbourne says Wehrlein
F1 doctors on Thursday gave Pascal Wehrlein the green light to race in Australia, following a back injury that marred his pre-season.
Shark fins staying in F1 for now
F1 fans will have to get used to the look of the 'shark fins' in 2017.
MARCH 22, 2017
Ricciardo gets Renault boost for Melbourne
Local favourite Daniel Ricciardo's Melbourne hopes got a boost on Wednesday.
Todt agrees V10 return unthinkable
Jean Todt has joined fellow F1 boss Ross Brawn in saying a return of loud, normally-aspirated engines in the sport is "unthinkable".
Schumacher's favourite uncle dies
The Schumacher family is grappling with its latest blow, as the F1 legend's uncle passes away.