Formula One News — June 2017
JUNE 21, 2017
Russia GP date change due to World Cup
Next year's football World Cup is one reason organisers of the Russian grand prix pushed for a date change for 2018.
Sauber not commenting on McLaren gearbox claims
Monisha Kaltenborn has played down the impact the potential McLaren-Honda split might have on Sauber.
McLaren eyeing Sainz as 2018 plan B?
McLaren is lining up Carlos Sainz as a 'plan B' in the event Fernando Alonso quits the team after 2017.
Prost welcomes new F1 team rumours
F1 legend Alain Prost has welcomed rumours suggesting an eleventh team could be on the grid in 2018.
Berger's nephew to make F1 test debut
Gerhard Berger's nephew is set to take a big leap forward in his ambitions to race in F1.
JUNE 20, 2017
Carey proud to revive European F1 races
F1 chiefs say they are proud to be bringing two traditional European races back to the sport's calendar.
Bottas wants long term Mercedes deal
Valtteri Bottas says he is balancing his ambitions to win races against his desire to secure a "long term contract" with Mercedes.
Tyre management not among McLaren's problems
Tyre management is not among McLaren's problems in 2018.
Vettel defends social media absence
Sebastian Vettel has defended his decision to keep a low public profile.
Porsche to attend F1 engine meeting, Austria GP
Porsche could be contemplating a future move into formula one.
JUNE 19, 2017
Rosberg hits back at Wolff, Hamilton reports
Nico Rosberg has dismissed comments made by his former boss, Toto Wolff.
No Le Mans clash under Chase Carey's watch
F1 and Le Mans appear to be entering a new era of collaboration.
Williams key to McLaren-Honda split?
Williams has emerged as the potential key to fellow British team McLaren's Honda divorce.
Whiting gives Imola F1 circuit approval
Imola remains on track for a future return to the F1 calendar.
Honda to deliver engine upgrade in Baku?
Honda looks set to deliver a much-needed engine upgrade this weekend in Baku.
New Chinese F1 team rumours gain speed?
Rumours about a potential eleventh team for 2018 are gaining momentum.
JUNE 16, 2017
Agag wants Ferrari in Formula E
Formula E boss Alejandro Agag has urged F1's most famous team to enter the all-electric series.
Alonso should leave if not enjoying F1 says Massa
If Fernando Alonso keeps complaining, the Spaniard should consider leaving formula one.
Engineer says Magnussen like Raikkonen
Kevin Magnussen's race engineer has likened the young Dane's character to that of Kimi Raikkonen.
Only the name the same at McLaren says de la Rosa
The "only thing" that has survived the sweeping change at McLaren in recent years is "the name".
Zero tension with Alonso according to Zak Brown
Amid the McLaren-Honda crisis, boss Zak Brown insists there is "zero tension" between the great British team and Fernando Alonso.
JUNE 15, 2017
F1 to start testing Shield next month
F1's new 'Shield' concept will make its public debut earlier than expected.
Palmer under pressure to deliver says Abiteboul
Cyril Abiteboul has admitted Jolyon Palmer is under "pressure" to "deliver" for Renault in 2017.
More Kubica tests possible says Renault
Robert Kubica wanted an F1 test in order to decide the next steps in his career.