Formula One News — September 2017

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Gasly hoping to make F1 debut in Malaysia

Pierre Gasly has not denied he looks set to become the newest rookie in formula one.

Frank Williams can no longer travel says Claire

Sir Frank Williams is doing well, according to the F1 team founder's daughter Claire.

Ferrari favourite for Singapore says Lauda

Niki Lauda has named Ferrari as the favourite to win this weekend's Singapore grand prix.

McLaren will not loan Norris to rival team

Zak Brown says McLaren will not loan Lando Norris to another F1 team.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

McLaren-Honda saga to end in coming days

The signs are growing by the day that McLaren and Honda are poised to split.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Only nationality keeps Kvyat at Toro Rosso says Villeneuve

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve says he would not be surprised if Toro Rosso sweeps its driver lineup clean in the near future.

Force India wants to keep Ocon and Perez

Force India wants to keep both of its current drivers for 2018.

Grid penalty system incomprehensible

Pressure is growing for F1 to scrap its system of grid penalties for technical car failures.

Verstappen yet to prove himself says Mass

Max Verstappen is yet to prove himself in formula one.

Hulkenberg tells Pirelli to improve rain tyres

Nico Hulkenberg has called on Pirelli to make better F1 rain tyres.

Haas not keen on pay driver model

Team owner Gene Haas seems determined to avoid the 'pay driver' trend in F1.

French GP layout fun for drivers says Alesi

The new Paul Ricard layout will be "a real benchmark" for F1 drivers when they tackle next year's French grand prix.

No serious interest in 11th, 12th teams spots says Todt

F1 looks set to stay at just ten teams for now.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

F1 should increase engine allocation says Horner

Christian Horner says he will propose that F1 scraps plans to further ramp up the controversial long-life engine rules next year.

Sainz at Toro Rosso in 2018 not 100pc says Marko

Red Bull is still open to 'selling' Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz to another team.

Alonso deserves better in F1 says Domenicali Alonso deserves better in F1 says Domenicali

Fernando Alonso "deserves" to be doing better in formula one, the Spaniard's former boss Stefano Domenicali said.

McLaren better with any other engine says Ricciardo

McLaren would be more competitive with any other engine on the grid.

Wolff not happy with F1 weather service

Toto Wolff has indicated he is not happy with F1's official weather service.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Alonso wants to be loyal to McLaren

Fernando Alonso says he wants to be "loyal" to McLaren as he weighs up his future in F1.

McLaren, Renault waiting for Toro Rosso decision

The ball is in Red Bull's court as the McLaren-Honda saga rolls on.

No panic despite bad race at Monza says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says there will be "no panic" at Ferrari after a bad home race at Monza.

Force India in talks with Perez sponsors

Force India looks set to keep Sergio Perez on board for 2018.

Hamilton agrees to test on Thursday

Lewis Hamilton has agreed to help Pirelli with tyre testing later this week.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Race Analysis - Monza Master and Commander: How Hamilton won

Italian GP - Race AnalysisBy Dan Knutson in Monza