Formula One News — January 2017

Jean Alesi has hailed Ferrari's decision to sign up an Italian driver for 2017.

Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi has moved to calm the hype surrounding Max Verstappen.

Bernie Ecclestone says he hopes F1 legend Michael Schumacher's teenage son makes it all the way to formula one.

Mercedes on Wednesday announced it will launch its 2017 car on 23 February.

Jean Alesi thinks the departure of James Allison in 2016 had a big impact on Ferrari's season.

Ferrari has reportedly made a bold bid to catch up in 2017 by designing a new suspension system, or have the Mercedes-pioneered concept banned by the FIA.

Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi has tipped a tough forthcoming season for Lewis Hamilton's new teammate.

Stoffel Vandoorne is refusing to compare himself with Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren's former long-time team manager Jo Ramirez thinks "passion" is lacking in the Woking team of today.

Renault can target points and maybe even a podium in 2017.

Kevin Magnussen is sure he will enjoy his F1 career more now that he has switched teams for the second time.

Rio Haryanto has dropped out of the running to return to F1 in 2017.

Daniel Ricciardo says it is former teammate Sebastian Vettel's unbridled focus on F1 that leads to his obvious "frustration".

The late and sensational rush in the 2017 driver 'silly season' is now set to end.

Ferrari will crack the 1000 horse power barrier with its 2017 engine, according to a report in Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Nico Rosberg's physical trainer is not sure what his next move will be.

Max Verstappen admits that if Red Bull's 2017 car is a title challenger, his relationship with teammate Daniel Ricciardo would change.

As the three-year anniversary of his skiing accident passes, Michael Schumacher is quietly turning 48.

Zak Brown thinks his impact at McLaren can be felt immediately in 2017.

Toro Rosso is in talks about selling the naming rights of the team's engine supplier for 2017.