Formula One News — May 2017

MAY 14, 2017

Lauda slams Vettel switch rumours

Niki Lauda has slammed speculation Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel could switch to Mercedes for 2018.

Verstappen committed to Red Bull contract

Max Verstappen says he is happy at Red Bull.

Peter Sauber makes rare F1 visit

Team founder Peter Sauber is making a rare visit to a F1 paddock this weekend in Barcelona.

Renault hints Alonso return not priority

Cyril Abiteboul has hinted it is not Renault's priority to push to sign Fernando Alonso for 2018.

Newey penned Red Bull Barcelona upgrade

Adrian Newey says he played only a "small" role in the initial development of this year's Red Bull car.

Nine or ten races to keep Alonso says Brown

Zak Brown has admitting time is running out to convince Fernando Alonso to stick with McLaren beyond 2017.

No Indy regret amid Barcelona boost says Alonso

Fernando Alonso says he has no regrets about sitting out the forthcoming Monaco grand prix.

MAY 13, 2017

Qualifying Report - Edged out

Spanish GP - Qualifying Report - By Dan Knutson in Barcelona

Saturday Photos

Spanish GP - Saturday Photos

Saturday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Saturday Press Conference

Saturday Team Quotes

Spanish GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Qualifying Results

Spanish GP - Qualifying Results

Practice 3 Report - The Flying Iceman

Spanish GP - Practice 3 Report - By Dan Knutson in Barcelona

Practice 3 Results

Spanish GP - Practice 3 Results

Newey denies new Red Bull in Spain

Max Verstappen says Red Bull is "still the third team" in F1, despite high expectations about the team's car upgrade for Barcelona.

Todt eyes third term as FIA president

FIA president Jean Todt will push to be elected for a third consecutive term as the head of F1's governing body.

Grosjean names non-GPDA members

Romain Grosjean has hit out at F1 drivers who are not members of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association.

Alonso plays down tennis criticism

Fernando Alonso has responded to criticism of his decision to swap the F1 track for a tennis court on Friday.

Pirelli defends tyre pressure increase

Pirelli has defended its decision to ramp up the mandatory minimum tyre pressures in Barcelona.

Bottas must keep Hamilton points gap small says Massa

Valtteri Bottas needs to keep up his run of good form to avoid serving as Lewis Hamilton's number 2.

McLaren and Honda to split?

McLaren and Honda are now on the verge of F1 divorce.

Vandoorne plays down regular Alonso defeats

Stoffel Vandoorne has played down the fact that he usually trails McLaren-Honda teammate Fernando Alonso's pace.

MAY 12, 2017

Practice 2 Report - Reduced margin

Spanish GP - Practice 2 Report - By Dan Knutson in Barcelona

Friday Photos

Spanish GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Spanish GP - Friday Press Conference