Formula One News — June 2017

JUNE 21, 2017

Berger's nephew to make F1 test debut

Gerhard Berger's nephew is set to take a big leap forward in his ambitions to race in F1.

JUNE 20, 2017

Carey proud to revive European F1 races

F1 chiefs say they are proud to be bringing two traditional European races back to the sport's calendar.

Bottas wants long term Mercedes deal

Valtteri Bottas says he is balancing his ambitions to win races against his desire to secure a "long term contract" with Mercedes.

Tyre management not among McLaren's problems

Tyre management is not among McLaren's problems in 2018.

Vettel defends social media absence

Sebastian Vettel has defended his decision to keep a low public profile.

Porsche to attend F1 engine meeting, Austria GP

Porsche could be contemplating a future move into formula one.

JUNE 19, 2017

Rosberg hits back at Wolff, Hamilton reports

Nico Rosberg has dismissed comments made by his former boss, Toto Wolff.

No Le Mans clash under Chase Carey's watch

F1 and Le Mans appear to be entering a new era of collaboration.

Williams key to McLaren-Honda split?

Williams has emerged as the potential key to fellow British team McLaren's Honda divorce.

Whiting gives Imola F1 circuit approval

Imola remains on track for a future return to the F1 calendar.

Honda to deliver engine upgrade in Baku?

Honda looks set to deliver a much-needed engine upgrade this weekend in Baku.

New Chinese F1 team rumours gain speed?

Rumours about a potential eleventh team for 2018 are gaining momentum.

JUNE 16, 2017

Agag wants Ferrari in Formula E

Formula E boss Alejandro Agag has urged F1's most famous team to enter the all-electric series.

Alonso should leave if not enjoying F1 says Massa

If Fernando Alonso keeps complaining, the Spaniard should consider leaving formula one.

Engineer says Magnussen like Raikkonen

Kevin Magnussen's race engineer has likened the young Dane's character to that of Kimi Raikkonen.

Only the name the same at McLaren says de la Rosa

The "only thing" that has survived the sweeping change at McLaren in recent years is "the name".

Zero tension with Alonso according to Zak Brown

Amid the McLaren-Honda crisis, boss Zak Brown insists there is "zero tension" between the great British team and Fernando Alonso.

JUNE 15, 2017

F1 to start testing Shield next month

F1's new 'Shield' concept will make its public debut earlier than expected.

Palmer under pressure to deliver says Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul has admitted Jolyon Palmer is under "pressure" to "deliver" for Renault in 2017.

More Kubica tests possible says Renault

Robert Kubica wanted an F1 test in order to decide the next steps in his career.

Wolff backtracks after Rosberg return comments

Toto Wolff has backtracked after saying Nico Rosberg might return to F1 from retirement.

Honda lagging behind in simulation says Cuquerella

A former F1 engineer suspects Honda is lagging behind in the area of simulation.

Broadcaster says F1 humming once again

F1 is "humming" once again.

F1 will never go all-electric says Todt

Jean Todt says F1 will never abandon its petrol-based origins and join Formula E as an all-electric powered series.

Force India considers name change?

Team co-owner and boss Vijay Mallya is considering changing Force India's name.