Formula One News — February 2017
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Boullier confirms colour change for McLaren
Eric Boullier has confirmed rumours that McLaren will change livery colour for 2017.
McLaren neutral amid F1 suspension battle
Eric Boullier says McLaren is staying out of the fight over controversial suspension designs in 2017.
Fans to see real F1 passing in 2017
F1 fans will see more "real" overtaking in 2017, according to Pirelli.
Pirelli wants wet track for Barcelona test
F1's official tyre supplier wants a full day of official winter testing to take place on a wet track.
Zanardi doubts Bottas can take on Hamilton
Former F1 driver Alex Zanardi doubts Mercedes newcomer Valtteri Bottas can take on his teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2017.
FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Suspension dispute still raging before test
A question mark continues to hang above the legality of the fastest two cars ahead of the 2017 season.
F1 faces potential $168m fine?
F1 is inching closer to a full investigation by the European Commission.
Bottas not settling for second place
Valtteri Bottas has confirmed reports that he had to split with his manager Toto Wolff before signing up with Mercedes for 2017.
Rosberg predicts 2017 podium for McLaren
World champion Nico Rosberg is tipping a better season for the once-great F1 team McLaren-Honda.
Pirelli embracing challenge of faster F1
Pirelli is happy in formula one and embracing the "very important challenge" of the much faster 2017 cars.
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Alonso not backing Brown's no wins claim
Fernando Alonso is not willing to join new McLaren boss Zak Brown in playing down the chance of race wins in 2017.
No bluffing in 2017 test season says Lauda
Valtteri Bottas is pushing hard to be ready for the 2017 season.
Mercedes to consider Vettel for 2018 says Rosberg
Nico Rosberg says Sebastian Vettel will be in the running for a sensational switch to Mercedes for 2018.
Bottas targets beating Hamilton to 2017 title
Valtteri Bottas is targeting the world championship for 2017.
Giovinazzi not denying Friday practice rumours
Antonio Giovinazzi has refused to dismiss speculation he might be in line for some Friday practice outings this season.
Magnussen admits he voted against Halo for 2018
Kevin Magnussen has admitted he was among the group of F1 drivers who actively voted against introducing 'Halo' next year.
Physio doubts Alonso set to retire
Fernando Alonso's long-time physio does not think the Spaniard is shaping up to quit formula one.
Dallara hits out at F1's radical new rules
F1 car designer Gian Paolo Dallara has hit at out the sport's 2017 rules revolution.
FEBRUARY 10, 2017
Vettel bruised after Fiorano crash
Sebastian Vettel got his 2017 season off to a bad start this week by crashing.
Alonso to debut 2017 McLaren
Fernando Alonso will give McLaren's 2017 car its track debut later this month.
Raikkonen to open karaoke bar
Kimi Raikkonen is set to open a karaoke bar in Helsinki, the capital of his native Finland.
India moves for Mallya's extradition
Force India chief Vijay Mallya has a new battle on his hands ahead of the 2017 season.
Private companies to pay Russia GP race fee
The race fee for the Russian grand prix will be paid entirely by private investors in 2017.
Renault not replacing boss Vasseur
Renault will not be directly replacing departed team boss Frederic Vasseur.
F1 engines not ready to crack 1000hp says Abiteboul
F1's 'power unit' era is not quite ready to crack the incredible 1000 horse power barrier.