Formula One News — April 2017

APRIL 29, 2017

Vettel backs struggling Raikkonen

Sebastian Vettel has jumped to the defence of his teammate and friend Kimi Raikkonen.

Alonso admits 2018 team switch possible

Fernando Alonso says he is not willing to wait much longer for Honda to improve.

2017 overtaking criticism crazy says Lauda

Niki Lauda has rubbished claims the 2017 rules have robbed formula one of overtaking.

Practice 3 Report - The Grimace

Russian GP - Practice 3 Report - By Dan Knutson

Practice 3 Results

Russian GP - Practice 3 Results

APRIL 28, 2017

Practice 2 Report - Unable to unlock

Russian GP - Practice 2 Report - By Dan Knutson

Friday Photos

Russian GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Russian GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Russian GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Russian GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Report - Icing it

Russian GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson

Practice 1 Results

Russian GP - Practice 1 Results

Hamilton open to Mercedes team orders

Lewis Hamilton says team orders are simply a fact of life at Mercedes in 2017.

Briatore backs Alonso's Indy 500 challenge

It is a no-brainer for Fernando Alonso to do the Indy 500 next month instead of Monaco.

Force India unhappy with driver names on cars

Force India has bemoaned the cost of a new rule designed to help fans identify their favourite drivers.

Shield to make practice debut at Monza

F1's governing body is pushing ahead with track tests for the new driver head protection known as 'Shield'.

Sepang boss slams Ecclestone, Liberty

Malaysia grand prix chief Razlan Razali has hit out at former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone ahead of Sepang's last race in October.

Force India not affected by Mallya issues says Perez

Sergio Perez says he is not worried Force India will be affected by team co-owner and boss Vijay Mallya's ongoing legal troubles.

Alonso still not regretting Ferrari exit

Fernando Alonso said he is tired of being asked if he regrets leaving Ferrari.

Hamilton backs New York night race plans

Lewis Hamilton has backed apparent plans for a F1 night race in New York.

APRIL 27, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Russian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Haug questions Alonso's Indy move

A former F1 chief has questioned McLaren's decision to tackle the Indy 500 with Fernando Alonso next month.

Honda help better for F1 says Boullier

Eric Boullier is making the case that Honda should be given a boost to finally get up to speed in formula one.

Nasr working on F1 return for 2018

Felipe Nasr says he is working on a potential return to formula one for 2018.

APRIL 26, 2017

F1 bans shark fins for 2018

F1's strategy group has voted to ban the unpopular 'shark fins' and 'T-wings' for the 2018 season.