Formula One News — July 2017
JULY 13, 2017
Alfa Romeo may power Haas in F1?
Alfa Romeo could be ready to enter formula one.
Porsche to make F1 decision in July?
Porsche is tipped to decide within the next two weeks whether or not to enter formula one.
Buemi, Kubica rumours heating up
Sebastien Buemi is not ruling out a return to the F1 grid.
No Verstappen release for 100 million says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has categorically ruled out releasing Max Verstappen before the Dutchman's Red Bull contract runs out.
25 races not bad for F1 staff says Brawn
Ross Brawn is not ruling out an expansion of the F1 calendar to include 25 races.
JULY 12, 2017
Kubica tests 2017 car in Renault simulator
Robert Kubica has taken yet another step on his road back to the F1 grid.
Silverstone hits back at posturing charge
British grand prix organisers have hit back at F1 owner Liberty Media, after being accused of "posturing".
McLaren asks Ferrari about engine supply
Ferrari has emerged as an unlikely option for McLaren, as rumours of a looming divorce with struggling works partner Honda persist.
Mercedes do not need Alonso says Lauda
Fernando Alonso's hopes of joining a winning F1 team for 2018 appear to be waning.
JULY 11, 2017
Ferrari ready to extend Vettel deal
Ferrari is ready to sign a new contract with Sebastian Vettel.
Wolff looking ahead to 2019 driver market
Mercedes looks set to keep Valtteri Bottas on board for 2018.
Marchionne confirms Sassi's F1 exit
Sergio Marchionne has confirmed that Ferrari engine boss Lorenzo Sassi has left the F1 team.
Bosses sorry about Verstappen problems
Red Bull chiefs have apologised for Max Verstappen's run of disastrous car reliability in 2017.
Alonso not ruling out Ferrari for 2018
Fernando Alonso says it is not the right time of year to be counting or ruling out his possibilities for the future.
Vandoorne took step forward in Austria
Stoffel Vandoorne left Austria feeling more upbeat about the future at McLaren-Honda.
Liberty hits out at Silverstone posturing
F1 owner Liberty Media has hit out at what it regards as "posturing" by British grand prix promoter the BRDC.
Whiting defends FIA jump start system
Charlie Whiting says there is nothing wrong with F1's jump start system.
Red Bull writes off 2017 championship
Christian Horner has backed frustrated team driver Max Verstappen in declaring the 2017 world championship basically over for Red Bull.
Mercedes letting Hamilton down says Wolff
Mercedes must up its game to help Lewis Hamilton win the 2017 world championship.
JULY 10, 2017
Race Analysis - The Getaway: How Bottas won
Austrian GP - Race Analysis - By Dan Knutson in Spielberg
Bottas in fight for 2017 title says Hamilton
Valtteri Bottas is in the hunt for the 2017 world championship.
Raikkonen must increase commitment says Marchionne
Sergio Marchionne has issued a wake-up call to Kimi Raikkonen, whilst rejecting rumours Max Verstappen or Fernando Alonso are in the running to replace him.
Marchionne questions plans for next F1 engines
Sergio Marchionne has thrown a potential spanner in the works of F1's plans for its next engine regulations.
Red Bull takes up option on Sainz contract
Carlos Sainz and Red Bull have confirmed that the Spaniard is definitely under contract to drive for Toro Rosso in 2018.
Verstappen confident amid Ferrari rumours
Amid intense speculation about his future, Max Verstappen was suddenly in a better mood after the Austrian grand prix.