Formula One News — June 2017

JUNE 30, 2017

F1 steward admits Vettel race ban was possible

An F1 steward says his colleagues considered a harsher penalty for Sebastian Vettel last weekend in Baku.

Jos Verstappen slams Red Bull boss Horner

A growing rift has emerged between the Verstappen camp and Red Bull.

Lauda says McLaren-Mercedes deal not done

Niki Lauda says no deal is in place between McLaren and Mercedes for 2018.

Hamilton wants new deal beyond 2018 says Lauda

Niki Lauda has dismissed suggestions Lewis Hamilton might quit Mercedes and F1.

Magnussen welcomes Copenhagen's 2020 GP project

Kevin Magnussen has welcomed news in Denmark that an F1 race in Copenhagen is in the works for 2020.

Critic Villeneuve always negative says Stroll

Lance Stroll says he is not affected by the harsh criticism of his Canadian countryman Jacques Villeneuve.

Perez to be latest F1 father

Sergio Perez is set to become the latest F1 father.

JUNE 29, 2017

FIA right to launch Vettel crash probe says Lauda

As predicted, the FIA has re-opened the issue of Sebastian Vettel's apparently deliberate crash into title rival Lewis Hamilton in Baku.

Mercedes takes blame for headrest incident

Mercedes has taken the blame for the issue that cost Lewis Hamilton victory in Baku.

Red Bull ready to win races says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is now ready to start winning races on its own merit.

Honda stronger in 2018 says Hasegawa

Honda is confident it is finally making progress in formula one.

Grosjean admits eye on Ferrari vacancy

Romain Grosjean is not ruling out a change of scene for 2018.

JUNE 28, 2017

Ferrari return not ruled out for Alonso says Briatore

Flavio Briatore says a return to Ferrari cannot be ruled out for Fernando Alonso.

Ecclestone tells Ferrari to sign Alonso

Bernie Ecclestone has advised Ferrari to consider a familiar face if it has a vacancy to fill for 2018.

Todt may summon Vettel to FIA court

Jean Todt could be set to order a further investigation into Sebastian Vettel's behaviour in Azerbaijan.

Todt half positive about 2017 season

Jean Todt says he is "half positive" about how the first half of F1's 2017 season has gone.

Paul Ricard could remove Mistral chicane for F1

Paul Ricard could be set to reinstate the entire length of the famous Mistral straight for next year's French GP return.

Force India to become Force 1 for 2018?

'Force 1' has emerged as the front-running candidate as Force India prepares to change its name for 2018.

F1 planning group launch event for 2018

F1's owners are planning a group launch event for the 2018 season.

JUNE 27, 2017

Marko backs Vettel after road rage

Not everyone is siding against Sebastian Vettel following his apparently deliberate crash into championship rival Lewis Hamilton in Baku.

Wolff argues against further penalty for Vettel

Toto Wolff thinks Sebastian Vettel's act of Baku 'road rage' should now be forgotten.

Renault still interested in Sainz

Renault has admitted it still has "an eye" on Carlos Sainz.

Rio keen on Brazil GP switch

Brazilian grand prix promoter Tamas Rohonyi has admitted Rio de Janeiro is interested in hosting the country's F1 race.

Force India says driver clash unacceptable

Force India's race drivers are to be told that what happened in Baku at the weekend was "unacceptable".

Bottas not worried about Mercedes future

Valtteri Bottas insists he is still not worried about his future at Mercedes.