Formula One News — March 2017

MARCH 21, 2017

Ferrari spent 100s of millions to catch up

Ferrari is on the cusp of a much better season in F1.

Vettel to Mercedes sounds good says Wolff

Sebastian Vettel "would fit" into the Mercedes team, according to team boss Toto Wolff.

Wolff carries lucky injury into 2017

Toto Wolff is carrying a 'lucky injury' into the 2017 season.

Honda says McLaren relationship strong

Honda has hit back at reports its works McLaren collaboration is on the road to tatters.

Rosberg-Hamilton relationship negative says Wolff

The intense relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg had become "negative" for Mercedes.

MARCH 20, 2017

Ecclestone not done with F1

Bernie Ecclestone is not yet done with formula one.

Alonso to lose his patience says Ramirez

Fernando Alonso will eventually "lose his patience" with McLaren-Honda.

21 races the maximum for F1 says Brawn

Ross Brawn says there are enough races on the F1 calendar already.

Canamasas eyes F1 test role for 2017

Formula 2 driver Sergio Canamasas is looking for a role in the F1 paddock for 2017.

Sainz flattered by Prost praise

Carlos Sainz says he is flattered by the praise coming from F1 legend and Renault team advisor Alain Prost.

McLaren engine switch rumours hard to believe says Sainz

Carlos Sainz says he cannot imagine McLaren deciding to dump Honda and switch to customer Mercedes engine power in the near future.

Unclear if more teams will buy F1 says Lauda

It is still not clear if more teams will join Ferrari in buying into formula one.

Briatore not excited by Ferrari test form

Flavio Briatore's big hope for 2017 is that Mercedes will be challenged for the world championship.

Steiner sure year two easier for Haas

Team boss Gunther Steiner is confident F1's notorious 'second year syndrome' will not strike Haas.

Verstappen plays down early race wins in 2017

Max Verstappen has confirmed expectations that Red Bull will touch down in Australia this week with several improvements for the 2017 car.

Lauda denies Mercedes eyeing Vettel for 2018

Niki Lauda is heading to Australia denying rumours Mercedes is lining up a tilt to sign Sebastian Vettel.

Jos Verstappen could help another young driver

Max Verstappen's father is not ruling out trying to help another youngster make his big mark on formula one.

Pirelli's Isola agrees Ferrari in good shape

Ferrari is on the cusp of returning to the top in formula one.

Founder admits Sauber to be 2017 backmarker

Team founder Peter Sauber has admitted the Swiss outfit is set to bring up the rear of the field in 2017.

Haas is team closest to Sauber says Ericsson

Marcus Ericsson says he is not sure where Sauber will line up on the 2017 grid.

MARCH 17, 2017

McLaren not denying Mercedes engine rumours

McLaren have not denied media speculation the British team is considering dumping its hapless works engine partner Honda.

Ferrari had best test season ever

Ferrari test driver Marc Gene says the Maranello team is heading into the 2017 season in a particularly bullish mood.

Sainz tells son to forget Renault for now

Carlos Sainz's father has advised the Toro Rosso driver to forget about rumours linking him with Renault for now.

Hulkenberg waiting until 2019 for Renault title

Nico Hulkenberg says he is willing to wait a couple of years before gunning for the world championship with Renault.

Wehrlein settles for patience over top F1 seat

Pascal Wehrlein says Mercedes did not sign him up for 2017 in order to safeguard the longevity of his F1 career.