Formula One News — May 2017

MAY 10, 2017

No F1 return for Glock

Timo Glock has admitted that hinting he is set to return to formula one was a "joke".

Berger believes in Schumacher miracle

Gerhard Berger says he believes his F1 contemporary Michael Schumacher will one day recover from his brain injuries.

MAY 9, 2017

Mercedes admits Ferrari still ahead

Niki Lauda says Mercedes has work to do to catch up with Ferrari.

Vettel has Mercedes pre-agreement?

Sebastian Vettel may already have a "pre-agreement" to switch to Mercedes for 2018.

F1 different post-Ecclestone

"Things are different" now that Bernie Ecclestone is no longer in charge of formula one.

Button not taking Monaco seriously says Webber

Jenson Button may not be taking his one-off return to F1 this month "seriously enough".

Red Bull can catch top teams says Horner

Team boss Christian Horner says Red Bull still has a chance of catching title contenders Ferrari and Mercedes in 2017.

Alonso defends kart track after death

Fernando Alonso has defended his kart circuit in his native Asturias, following the death of an 11-year-old boy.

MAY 8, 2017

Verstappen disappointed in 2017 says Brundle

Former F1 driver Martin Brundle has urged Max Verstappen to keep his "disappointment" in check this year.

Berger tips nephew for F1 seat

F1 legend Gerhard Berger thinks his nephew could be the next Austrian on the formula one grid.

Races not boring in 2017 says Minardi

Giancarlo Minardi has hit back at claims the new F1 regulations have made the races boring.

Sainz happy at Toro Rosso

Carlos Sainz insists he is "happy" at Toro Rosso.

Ecclestone involved in Force India bid?

Bernie Ecclestone could be involved with a reported move to buy Force India.

Vettel's brother makes racing debut

Sebastian Vettel's brother is taking his first steps in the world of professional motor racing.

Schumacher eyeing F1 one step at a time

Mick Schumacher insists he is in no rush to become the next teenager in F1.

MAY 5, 2017

Ecclestone hits back after Carey jibe

Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at the claim that he presided over an era of saying "no".

Mallya troubles won't hurt Force India says Fernley

Bob Fernley says team boss Vijay Mallya's legal troubles will not affect Force India.

Former Ferrari boss critical after crash

Former Ferrari boss Cesare Fiorio is reportedly in a "critical" condition after a cycling crash.

Top teams light years ahead says Sainz

Carlos Sainz has lamented the fact that F1's top teams are "light years" ahead of the opposition.

Carey wants long term Spanish GP

New F1 boss Chase Carey says he aims to keep Barcelona on the calendar for the "long term".

Bottas win won't upset driver harmony says Mercedes

Mercedes chiefs are sure Valtteri Bottas' breakthrough win will not upset the balance in its driver lineup.

Indycar boss says Alonso move good for F1 too

Indycar boss Mark Miles thinks Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 foray is good not only for the American series, but also formula one.

Grosjean becomes GPDA director

Romain Grosjean has become a boss of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association.

Villeneuve surprised by Ferrari in 2017

Jacques Villeneuve says he is surprised by Ferrari's form so far this year.

Ferrari feared by Mercedes in 2017 says Marchionne

Sergio Marchionne says he is happy Ferrari is now "feared" once again by its top F1 competitor.