Formula One News — July 2017

JULY 6, 2017

Cosworth attends latest F1 engine meeting

If the latest F1 meeting is any indication, the sport's future is looking bright.

Whiting to retire rumours re-surface

Speculation is once again doing the rounds that long time F1 race director Charlie Whiting could be set to be replaced.

Alonso expects nothing from new Honda

Fernando Alonso has played down expectations about Honda's 'new' engine ahead of the Austrian grand prix this weekend.

Carey denies targeting 25-race F1 calendar

Chase Carey has denied setting 25 races per season as the target for future F1 calendars.

No more chances for temper-prone Vettel

The FIA would have to act if Sebastian Vettel loses control of his temper one more time.

Now communication boss leaves Sauber

Another key Sauber member has left the Swiss F1 team.

JULY 5, 2017

Vettel crashgate over now says Lauda

Mercedes chiefs have called an end to the Sebastian Vettel 'crashgate' saga.

Paul Ricard bids to host 2018 winter tests

Paul Ricard could be the scene of next year's official F1 winter testing.

Sauber set to confirm Vasseur as boss

Sauber is set to announce Frederic Vasseur as its new team boss.

F1 talk too early for Mick Schumacher

It is too early to be predicting F1 stardom for Mick Schumacher.

Villeneuve not sorry for Stroll criticism

Jacques Villeneuve has refused to apologise for his harsh outspokenness about his countryman Lance Stroll's performance in F1 this year.

Stroll's private testing not fair says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve has hit out at the private testing programme being enjoyed this year by controversial F1 rookie Lance Stroll.

JULY 4, 2017

Vettel escapes major FIA penalty

Sebastian Vettel has issued an apology after avoiding a major additional penalty as a result of intentionally driving into Lewis Hamilton in Baku.

F1 targets lighter engines for future

Weight has emerged as a major factor as F1 prepares to change its engine formula beyond 2020.

Ocon moving on after Perez run-ins

Esteban Ocon has vowed to move on amid a controversial period in his relationship with Force India teammate Sergio Perez.

Jordan says Wolff will not silence him

Eddie Jordan says he will not be silenced, after being slammed by Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.

No Renault wins until 2019 says Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul has admitted that Renault might not be winning races by next year.

JULY 3, 2017

Alonso wants Mercedes or Ferrari seat says Briatore

Fernando Alonso has targeted a move into one of F1's two top teams for 2018.

2017 difficult for teammate Vandoorne says Alonso

Fernando Alonso has admitted his teammate's introduction to F1 this year has been "difficult".

Red Bull says loss of oil trick hurt Ferrari

Speculation is increasing that a technical controversy is behind Ferrari's sudden dip in form.

FIA should excuse emotional Vettel says Berger

Gerhard Berger says the FIA should forgive Sebastian Vettel for driving into Lewis Hamilton recently in Baku.

Jos Verstappen says son happy at Red Bull

Max Verstappen's father has denied the Red Bull driver is looking for a way out of his contract.

No ultimatum for struggling Palmer says Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul says he is imposing no "ultimatum" on struggling Renault driver Jolyon Palmer.

Berger confirms Force India test for nephew

It is now almost certain that Gerhard Berger's nephew will shortly make his F1 test debut.