Formula One News — March 2017

MARCH 7, 2017

Former F1 driver Sala doubts Alonso will quit

Former F1 driver Luis Perez Sala doubts Fernando Alonso will quit the sport at the end of this year.

Petrobras in F1 talks with McLaren?

Petrobras could be about to re-emerge in formula one.

Massa defends teenage Stroll after crashes

Felipe Massa has jumped to the defence of his new young F1 teammate, teenager Lance Stroll.

Massa unsure when Lowe to join Williams

Felipe Massa has admitted that former Mercedes chief Paddy Lowe is heading to Williams.

Wehrlein gets green light for Sauber return

Pascal Wehrlein has been given the green light to return to action with Sauber this week.

Rosberg trainer starts work with billionaire's son

Retired world champion Nico Rosberg's trainer has found a new driver to work with.

Red Bull could pass Mercedes, Ferrari

Red Bull cannot be written off after just one test.

Toro Rosso still open to engine name change

Toro Rosso is still open to the idea of changing the official name of its engine before the start of the 2017 season.

MARCH 6, 2017

Perez's sponsor happy at Force India

Sergio Perez's sponsor says he is happy to be supporting the Mexican at Force India.

Boullier not sure Alonso to stay in 2018

Eric Boullier has admitted he is not sure Fernando Alonso will stay with McLaren-Honda beyond the end of 2017.

Magnussen not looking to befriend Grosjean

Kevin Magnussen says he will not go out of his way to become "best friends" with his new F1 teammate.

Ferrari buys into F1?

Ferrari has bought into formula one, according to reports in the Italian and Spanish media.

Giovinazzi says 2017 priority is Ferrari

Antonio Giovinazzi insists his priority for 2017 is his role as Ferrari's reserve driver.

Massa leaving F1 door open for 2018

Felipe Massa is leaving the door open to staying in formula one even beyond the end of 2017.

No regrets about joining Renault says Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg says he has no regrets about being a works Renault driver in 2017 instead of moving right to the front of the grid with Mercedes.

Marchionne staying at Ferrari until 2021

Sergio Marchionne will remain Ferrari's president until at least 2021.

MARCH 3, 2017

Mercedes still ahead of rivals says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko thinks Mercedes continues to lead the pack in 2017.

Wolff admits Ferrari really fast

Toto Wolff says it is too soon to say Mercedes is still ahead of the field in 2017.

Red Bull eyes F1 television rights

Red Bull could be set to expand its involvement in F1 beyond being a team owner and race promoter.

Liberty picks location for new F1 HQ

Liberty Media has selected the location of F1's new official headquarters.

McLaren chassis restless on track says de la Rosa

Honda is having a troubled start to its 2017 season, but the McLaren chassis is also far from perfect.

Pirelli to keep improving wet tyres

Pirelli has vowed to keep working on the effectiveness of its wet-weather tyres.

Magnussen not commenting on negative report

Kevin Magnussen has declined to comment directly on reports 2017 is his 'last chance' in F1.

Force India livery could turn pink

Force India's livery could soon turn pink, according to a German source.