Formula One News — November 2017

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Bottas not ruling out Hamilton team orders

Valtteri Bottas is targeting second place behind his teammate Lewis Hamilton in the 2017 world championship.

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Brazilian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Hamilton determined to ride tax storm

Lewis Hamilton insists the "storm" surrounding his tax affairs won't derail his push for victory this weekend.

Brawn, not Lauda, convinced Hamilton to make F1 switch

Lewis Hamilton has corrected the industry-standard story about how he decided to switch from McLaren to Mercedes some years ago.

Hamilton to keep sights on Vettel beyond 2017

Lewis Hamilton says he will remain focused on beating Sebastian Vettel over the next few years in formula one.

Hamilton just as good as Senna, Schumacher says Massa

Lewis Hamilton is just as much a legend of F1 as Ayrton Senna or Michael Schumacher.

Giovinazzi not giving up on 2018 F1 dream

Antonio Giovinazzi says he still has his eye on the big "dream" of racing in formula one for Ferrari.

Sainz fends off 2019 Red Bull switch rumours

Carlos Sainz has batted away rumours his stay at Renault could be fleeting.

McLaren adapting 2018 car for Renault engine

McLaren is reportedly working hard to adapt its 2018 car to the very different Renault engine.

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Four engine makers eyeing 2021 rules

Up to four or more engine suppliers may be interested in joining F1 in 2021.

Toyota not denying Alonso seat fitting

Fernando Alonso looks to be shaping up for a Le Mans foray in 2018.

Massa set for sabbatical year in 2018

Felipe Massa says it is possible he will take a "sabbatical" next year before returning to motor racing in 2019.

Horner opposed to Friday practice axe

Red Bull boss Christian Horner is not sure scrapping Friday practice is the right way forwards for formula one.

Andretti admits eyeing F1 team entry

Former F1 driver Michael Andretti has admitted he would like to re-enter the sport as a team owner.

Berger's nephew to secure F1 reserve role

Gerhard Berger's nephew looks set to secure a regular job in formula one.

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Toro Rosso not worried about Honda switch

Franz Tost says he is looking forward to Toro Rosso's switch to works Honda power for 2018.

Hamilton named in Paradise Papers

World champion Lewis Hamilton has found himself at the centre of an international tax avoidance scandal.

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Mercedes, Ferrari hit back at Liberty plans

Top teams Ferrari and Mercedes are pushing back against Liberty Media's plans to modernise formula one.

No excuse for being behind Verstappen says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says he has no "excuse" for being regularly humbled by his young teammate Max Verstappen this year.

Rosberg rules out F1 comeback

Nico Rosberg has once again dismissed any claims he might be thinking about returning to F1.

Perez surprised by teammate Ocon's 2017 pace

Sergio Perez has admitted he was impressed by the performance of his rookie Force India teammate Esteban Ocon this year.

Pirelli to introduce sixth tyre in 2018

Pirelli is planning to introduce a sixth tyre compound for 2018.

McLaren set to announce 2018 reserve driver

The driver market is still simmering at the tail end of 2017.

Liberty, FIA helped broker complex deal says Brown

Liberty Media and the FIA helped to keep Fernando Alonso at McLaren and Honda in formula one.