Formula One News — January 2017

JANUARY 11, 2017

Williams not commenting on team shakeup

Williams has declined to comment on a wave of speculation about the British team's next moves.

JANUARY 10, 2017

Lowe could become Williams boss?

Paddy Lowe could leave his role as Mercedes' technical boss in order to become the overall chief at Williams.

Ferrari had two day Christmas holiday says Marchionne

Ferrari is working harder than ever for F1 success in 2017, according to president Sergio Marchionne.

Rossi logical choice for Mercedes says Zanardi

Mercedes should have been braver and signed MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi for 2017.

Ecclestone tells Silverstone to stop complaining

Bernie Ecclestone has told British officials to stop "complaining", amid fears Silverstone will drop off the calendar after 2019.

2017 training to be intensive says Kvyat

Daniil Kvyat says he has returned from a Christmas break to a spate of "intensive training" ahead of the 2017 season.

Gutierrez moves from F1 to Formula E

After losing his seat at Haas, Esteban Gutierrez will continue his motor racing career in the Formula E single seater series.

JANUARY 9, 2017

Hakkinen confirms Bottas negotiations

Valtteri Bottas' next step in formula one will be known "in good time" before pre-season testing begins late next month.

Rosberg to watch Melbourne from the couch

Nico Rosberg has no plans for the 2017 season opener in March except for "sitting on a couch".

Hulkenberg training hard for 2017

Nico Hulkenberg says he has never worked harder ahead of a new season of formula one.

Lost money hurt Manor survival chances says owner

Manor owner Stephen Fitzpatrick has admitted losing tenth place in the 2016 world championship was a real blow to the team's hopes of survival.

Hulkenberg happy without Mercedes seat

As he prepares for 2017, Nico Hulkenberg insists he is content.

Returning Massa broke Formula E deal

Felipe Massa had to break an agreement to race in Formula E this year, according to the Spanish sports daily Marca.

JANUARY 7, 2017

Manor admits survival in doubt

Manor and its administrators have admitted that the F1 team's short-term survival is in doubt.

Alternatives quiet over Silverstone news

British motor racing tracks have played down Bernie Ecclestone's hint they might be in the running to take over the British grand prix.

Renault to launch on February 21

Renault has become the fourth F1 team to reveal a 2017 car launch date.

McLaren to run new Honda engine in 2017

McLaren has revealed that it will use a new Honda engine in 2017.

JANUARY 6, 2017

Manor to enter administration again

Manor is once again facing the prospect of collapse, according to authoritative British media reports on Friday.

Bottas ready to win in F1

Valtteri Bottas is ready to win races in formula one, according to his trainer.

Rosberg to remain Mercedes ambassador?

Nico Rosberg looks set to stay with Mercedes as a brand ambassador.

Now Force India reveals 2017 launch date

Force India has become the third team to reveal a launch date for its 2017 car.

Ecclestone happy, not angry, as F1 stars retire

Bernie Ecclestone insists he is happy rather than upset that some of F1's biggest names have elected to retire.

Silverstone warns it could break F1 contract

A new cloud has moved over the future of the British grand prix.

JANUARY 5, 2017

Ecclestone defends Vettel amid criticism

Bernie Ecclestone has jumped to the defence of Sebastian Vettel, amid criticism of the Ferrari driver's performance and frustration in 2016.

Force India wants to beat top team in 2017 says Ocon

Esteban Ocon says he and Force India are aiming high for 2017.