Formula One News — May 2017

Renault intends to "surprise" the F1 hierarchy in 2018.

F1's new owners are considering switching coverage of the sport within Germany to a pay-only platform.

Chase Carey has admitted he would prefer if Fernando Alonso was preparing for next month's Monaco grand prix.

F1 supremo Chase Carey says he is undecided about expanding the calendar to as many as 25 races.

Robert Kubica could be set to return to a premier open-wheel starting grid.

Championship leader Sebastian Vettel has tipped his old team Red Bull to return to the top in formula one.

Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan is certain Sebastian Vettel is in talks about a potential switch to Mercedes for 2018.

Mercedes needs to make "two steps forward" to catch up with Ferrari next time out in Barcelona.

Monaco has denied it pays no fee to host the fabled street race in the Principality.

The return door to India seems to have closed for formula one.

Plans are afoot for a demonstration of F1 cars in London ahead of this year's British grand prix.

Red Bull has confirmed reports that a scheduled engine upgrade has been delayed by supplier Renault.

Daniel Ricciardo has played down reports linking him with a move to Ferrari.

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone says the best thing about the sport's new era is that there is finally a fight at the front.

Lewis Hamilton says he recovered quickly from the disappointment of losing last year's world championship.

Valtteri Bottas has denied that being called a de-facto 'number 2' driver had something to do with his motivation to win in Russia last weekend.

Niki Lauda has played down Fernando Alonso's chances of leaping to the front of the grid for 2018.

F1's governing body is for now taking no action to spice up overtaking.

It is dark days at McLaren, with boss Eric Boullier insisting that Honda has to already get to work on its engine for 2018.

Russian GP - Race Report - By Dan Knutson

Valtteri Bottas' hopes of securing a new contract beyond 2017 took a big step forwards in Russia.

Daniel Ricciardo has played down hopes that Red Bull's early season struggles might soon be over.

Fernando Alonso has admitted again that he could leave the McLaren-Honda project at the end of the season.

Sauber looks set to work closely with both McLaren and Honda in 2018 and beyond.