Formula One News — July 2017
JULY 13, 2017
Thursday Press Conference
British GP - Thursday Press Conference
Ferrari can improve in qualifying says Vettel
Sebastian Vettel has admitted Ferrari needs to up its game in qualifying.
Absent Hamilton booed in London
Lewis Hamilton will head into his home race at Silverstone amid a cloud of local booing.
F1 not ruling out London GP
The chances of a F1 street race in London have taken a clear step forward this week.
F1 on cusp of corruption scandal?
F1 could be on a cusp of a new corruption scandal.
Mayor not yet backing Copenhagen F1 plans
Copenhagen is not yet backing plans for a F1 street race in the Danish capital.
Alfa Romeo may power Haas in F1?
Alfa Romeo could be ready to enter formula one.
Porsche to make F1 decision in July?
Porsche is tipped to decide within the next two weeks whether or not to enter formula one.
Buemi, Kubica rumours heating up
Sebastien Buemi is not ruling out a return to the F1 grid.
No Verstappen release for 100 million says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has categorically ruled out releasing Max Verstappen before the Dutchman's Red Bull contract runs out.
25 races not bad for F1 staff says Brawn
Ross Brawn is not ruling out an expansion of the F1 calendar to include 25 races.
JULY 12, 2017
Kubica tests 2017 car in Renault simulator
Robert Kubica has taken yet another step on his road back to the F1 grid.
Silverstone hits back at posturing charge
British grand prix organisers have hit back at F1 owner Liberty Media, after being accused of "posturing".
McLaren asks Ferrari about engine supply
Ferrari has emerged as an unlikely option for McLaren, as rumours of a looming divorce with struggling works partner Honda persist.
Mercedes do not need Alonso says Lauda
Fernando Alonso's hopes of joining a winning F1 team for 2018 appear to be waning.
JULY 11, 2017
Ferrari ready to extend Vettel deal
Ferrari is ready to sign a new contract with Sebastian Vettel.
Wolff looking ahead to 2019 driver market
Mercedes looks set to keep Valtteri Bottas on board for 2018.
Marchionne confirms Sassi's F1 exit
Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that Ferrari engine boss Lorenzo Sassi has left the F1 team.
Bosses sorry about Verstappen problems
Red Bull chiefs have apologised for Max Verstappen's run of disastrous car reliability in 2017.
Alonso not ruling out Ferrari for 2018
Fernando Alonso says it is not the right time of year to be counting or ruling out his possibilities for the future.
Vandoorne took step forward in Austria
Stoffel Vandoorne left Austria feeling more upbeat about the future at McLaren-Honda.
Liberty hits out at Silverstone posturing
F1 owner Liberty Media has hit out at what it regards as "posturing" by British grand prix promoter the BRDC.
Whiting defends FIA jump start system
Charlie Whiting says there is nothing wrong with F1's jump start system.
Red Bull writes off 2017 championship
Christian Horner has backed frustrated team driver Max Verstappen in declaring the 2017 world championship basically over for Red Bull.