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.