Formula One News — February 2017
FEBRUARY 24, 2017
Wolff not worried amid suspension row
Toto Wolff insists he is "not worried" Mercedes' controversial suspension system will be declared illegal by the FIA.
Mallya fires parting shot at deposed Ecclestone
Vijay Mallya has fired a parting shot at the recently deposed F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.
Teams happy as Pirelli reduces tyre pressures
F1 teams are reacting with positive surprise to news that Pirelli will drop the pressures of its tyres in 2017.
FEBRUARY 23, 2017
F1 teams face split over income
F1 teams could be set to split into two camps, as a new row about income distribution threatens to break out.
Zanardi not sure Ferrari ready to win
Alex Zanardi is not sure Ferrari is ready to ace the new regulations in 2017.
F1 legend Stuck likes 2017 cars
As the new generation of F1 cars are steadily unveiled this week, German legend Hans-Joachim Stuck likes what he sees.
Verstappen ready for F1 title says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko thinks Max Verstappen is ready to battle for the F1 title.
Ferrari won't win 2017 title says Prost
Alain Prost does not think a Ferrari driver will win the world championship in 2017.
Bottas has chance to beat Hamilton says Prost
Valtteri Bottas has a "good chance" to take on triple world champion Lewis Hamilton in 2017.
No late livery change for Renault
Renault has shot down a rumour that it might be considering a livery change for the start of the season in Melbourne.
Mallya hits back at extradition moves
Vijay Mallya has hit out at the Indian media, a day after his F1 team's 2017 car was revealed to the world.
Force India thinks Melbourne protest possible
Force India thinks rumours of official protests in Melbourne over an argument about suspension systems could be right.
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
F1 team could do a Brawn says Palmer
Jolyon Palmer is not ruling out the possibility a F1 team could "do a Brawn" in 2017.
Prost becomes Renault team advisor
F1 legend Alain Prost has stepped up his role with the works Renault team for 2017.
I still believe in Ferrari says Vettel
Sebastian Vettel says he still 'believes' in his dream of becoming world champion with Ferrari.
Marchionne plays down loss of engineers
Sergio Marchionne has played down some high-profile personnel losses at Ferrari.
Renault eyes Spanish driver for future
Renault has admitted it might be interested in signing up a Spanish driver in the future.
Ferrari splits with reserve Vergne
Jean-Eric Vergne has confirmed that he will no longer work with Ferrari in 2017.
Villeneuve tips Vettel to shine in 2017
Jacques Villeneuve has tipped Sebastian Vettel to be a standout performer in 2017.
Mercedes curious to see Honda progress
Mercedes' engine chief has admitted to being "curious" to spot Honda's progress of the winter period.
Big teams deserve more money says Marko
Bigger teams deserve more income because they give more to the sport.
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
Marko backs Brawn over DRS axe
Red Bull is backing calls for F1 to rid itself of the controversial 'DRS' overtaking solution.
Too early for Verstappen title in 2017
Max Verstappen's father has played down the 19-year-old Dutchman's chances of winning the world championship in 2017.
Stroll defends private F1 testing world tour
Lance Stroll has played down the secrecy of his unprecedented private test programme as he prepares to debut in 2017.
Bottas to heed Hakkinen's title-winning advice
Valtteri Bottas says he is happy to have a two-time world champion in his corner as he steps up to F1's top team in 2017.