Formula One News — March 2017

MARCH 24, 2017

MotoGP better than F1 says Marquez

Top MotoGP racer Marc Marquez says he is glad he excels on two wheels rather than four.

One upside to Vasseur's exit says Prost

There is an upside to the departure of Frederic Vasseur as Renault team boss.

Practice 2 Report - Pole faster

Australian GP - Practice 2 ReportBy Dan Knutson in Melbourne

Practice 2 Results

Australian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Report - A new era dawns

Australian GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Melbourne

Practice 1 Results

Australian GP - Practice 1 Results

MARCH 23, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Australian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Mercedes interested in Vettel says Marko

Sebastian Vettel will be on Mercedes' list when the great German team comes to thinking about the 2017 driver lineup.

Kubica rules out F1 return for now

Robert Kubica said he accepts that returning to F1 will for now remain a closed topic.

Liberty to sell paddock passes to the public

F1's new owners Liberty Media have followed through on a promise to start opening up the paddock to the public.

Klien tips Raikkonen to shine in 2017

One former F1 driver has picked a surprising dark horse for 2017 glory.

2017 not huge challenge for drivers says Berger

The beginning of the new era of formula one will not solve all of the sport's problems.

McLaren must keep up motivation

McLaren-Honda must be focused in order to emerge from its dire current situation.

Bottas unlikely to beat Hamilton says Symonds

It is "a lot to ask" if Valtteri Bottas' fans are expecting the Finn to beat Lewis Hamilton in 2017.

Massa confirms Williams competitive

Felipe Massa has confirmed the paddock perception that Williams looks set to be 'best of the rest' behind F1's top three teams early in 2017.

Test results put pressure on Ferrari says Hakkinen

Toto Wolff has denied claims Mercedes adopted a strategy to "bluff" its way through the recent winter test season.

All good with back injury for Melbourne says Wehrlein

F1 doctors on Thursday gave Pascal Wehrlein the green light to race in Australia, following a back injury that marred his pre-season.

Shark fins staying in F1 for now

F1 fans will have to get used to the look of the 'shark fins' in 2017.

MARCH 22, 2017

Ricciardo gets Renault boost for Melbourne

Local favourite Daniel Ricciardo's Melbourne hopes got a boost on Wednesday.

Todt agrees V10 return unthinkable

Jean Todt has joined fellow F1 boss Ross Brawn in saying a return of loud, normally-aspirated engines in the sport is "unthinkable".

Schumacher's favourite uncle dies

The Schumacher family is grappling with its latest blow, as the F1 legend's uncle passes away.

Vettel names 2017 Ferrari Gina

2017 title favourite Sebastian Vettel has continued his tradition of naming his formula one car for the forthcoming season.

Hamilton relationship better says Wolff

Toto Wolff says his relationship with Lewis Hamilton is "stronger" ahead of the 2017 season.

More downforce makes F1 boring says Stuck

As excitement builds for the new era of F1, German official Hans-Joachim Stuck thinks the sport has taken a wrong turn.

MARCH 21, 2017

Ousted Ecclestone couldn't change says Carey

New F1 chief Chase Carey says he is still in contact with his ousted predecessor Bernie Ecclestone.