Formula One News — January 2017

Every F1 circuit will be tweaked and upgraded to accommodate this year's much faster cars.

Better news is now emerging from Banbury, the UK headquarters of the embattled F1 backmarker Manor.

F1 legend Gerhard Berger says that if he was in charge at Mercedes, he would have signed Pascal Wehrlein for 2017.

Frederic Vasseur says he might not be done with his F1 career.

Ferrari has swung open the door for Mick Schumacher.

Force India has suffered a financial blow ahead of the 2017 season.

Former Ferrari junior Raffaele Marciello has called off his F1 dream.

It will take some time before the pecking order clearly emerges in 2017, according to Pirelli chief Paul Hembery.

Max Verstappen says he is "absolutely" ready to win the world championship in 2017.

Renault will not be "weakened" by the departure of team boss Frederic Vasseur.

Frederic Vasseur says he quit as Renault boss because of "serious differences" with his management colleagues.

Team boss Gunther Steiner has dismissed a stinging attack on Kevin Magnussen, who is Haas' new recruit for 2017.

Manor has just a single week to avoid collapse, according to sources close to the embattled F1 backmarker.

Donington might once again be in the running as a potential alternative venue for the British grand prix.

Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has revealed he suffered a heart attack in the moments after the chequered flag in Monaco this year.

Zak Brown has played down reports F1 teams might be reluctant to accept Liberty Media's offer of shares in the sport.

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul has lashed out at departing team driver Kevin Magnussen.

Red Bull will continue to use a controversial suspension concept in 2017, according to Germany's Auto Bild.

Carlos Sainz has singled out fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso as one of the most influential figures in his rise to formula one.

McLaren-Honda will launch its 2017 car on February 19, according to the Spanish sports daily AS.

Two more sponsors have backed out of supporting embattled F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

Team boss Frederic Vasseur has left Renault.

Mercedes has denied reports it has set a date for the announcement of Lewis Hamilton's teammate for 2017.

Niki Lauda says the identity of Lewis Hamilton's new teammate for 2017 remains unknown because "it's all so complicated".

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne says he plans to retire after 2018.