Formula One News — July 2017
JULY 27, 2017
Mercedes not favourite for Hungary says Salo
Mercedes is not the certain winner of this weekend's Hungarian grand prix.
Liberty to introduce franchise model for F1 says Wolff
Liberty Media is looking into replacing the F1 teams' current 'Concorde Agreement'-type commercial contracts with a franchise model.
Rosberg to be Formula E team boss?
Nico Rosberg is being lined up as the team boss for Mercedes' brand new Formula E foray for 2019.
Red Bull must give Verstappen winning car says Horner
Christian Horner has acknowledged that Red Bull needs to give Max Verstappen a winning car for 2018.
Verstappen not ruling out Ferrari, Mercedes switch
Max Verstappen is not ruling out a future switch to top teams Ferrari or Mercedes.
Only judge Stroll in 2018 says Prost
Quadruple world champion Alain Prost has defended F1's teen rookie Lance Stroll.
JULY 26, 2017
Verstappen disappointed in 2017
Max Verstappen is "disappointed" for one of the first times in his meteoric motor racing career.
Verstappen to finish second in Hungary says father
Max Verstappen will have a car good enough to split F1's title protagonists this weekend in Hungary.
Berger to rescue embattled racing series
F1 legend Gerhard Berger is tasked with rescuing the embattled German touring car series DTM after this week's shock news.
Haas move a blow for Ferrari influence says Minardi
Former F1 chief Gian Carlo Minardi thinks Ferrari may be struggling to wield its influence among customer teams.
JULY 25, 2017
FIA gives green light for Kubica return
F1's governing body says it has no problem with Robert Kubica's impending return to the sport.
Hungary perfect for Kubica comeback says Hulkenberg
Nico Hulkenberg thinks Hungary is the perfect venue for Robert Kubica to step up his campaign to return to formula one.
Teams can no longer buy F1 shares says Liberty
F1 owner Liberty Media has closed the door on an offer to allow teams to buy into the sport.
JULY 24, 2017
Vettel denies Ferrari entering crisis
Sebastian Vettel has denied Ferrari might be on the brink of a new 'crisis'.
Honda staying in F1 with McLaren says Yamamoto
Honda says it is staying in F1 with McLaren next year.
Verstappen patience could end
Max Verstappen's "patience" with Renault-powered Red Bull may eventually end.
Williams not ready for 2018 driver topic
Williams is not ready to show its hand regarding its driver lineup for 2018.
Ferrari could keep Raikkonen
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher can imagine Ferrari deciding to keep Kimi Raikkonen on board next year.
Halo makes F1 too safe says Audetto
Former F1 team boss Daniele Audetto has hit out at the FIA's decision to impose the controversial 'Halo' in 2018.
Villeneuve confirms Williams spat
Jacques Villeneuve has confirmed his spat with his former F1 team Williams.
Auer plays down F1 chances
DTM frontrunner Lucas Auer has played down his chances of moving into F1 next year.
JULY 21, 2017
Mercedes, Red Bull slam Halo decision
Mercedes and Red Bull bosses have hit out at the FIA's decision to impose the controversial 'Halo' frontal protection concept for 2018.
JULY 20, 2017
FIA mandates Halo for 2018
The controversial frontal protection concept called 'Halo' will make its mandatory debut on all formula one cars next year.
Carey wants more German teams in F1
F1 CEO Chase Carey says he wants more German carmakers to join the category.
Kubica confident he can drive 2017 car
Robert Kubica says the idea of testing this year's Renault car does not faze him.