Formula One News — August 2017

AUGUST 4, 2017

Sauber not targeting top teams says Vasseur

Sauber's new boss says the Swiss team is targeting the front of the midfield for the future.

Williams considers di Resta for 2018 seat

Paul di Resta has suddenly entered the running to race for Williams in 2018.

Lando Norris on empty tanks in test says Berger

Gerhard Berger says it is difficult to judge the potential of young drivers based on this week's testing in Hungary.

Hulkenberg relaxed over Halo censorship

Nico Hulkenberg says he is not bothered about being edited out of an official F1 video about the controversial 'Halo' concept.

Wehrlein not keen on Formula E move

Pascal Wehrlein has played down claims he could keep his racing career alive in Formula E next year.

AUGUST 3, 2017

Kubica unsure of next step in F1 comeback

F1's past and future merged in Hungary on Wednesday as Robert Kubica made his bow in the 2017 Renault car at the post-grand prix test.

Bottas wants new contract and 2017 title

Valtteri Bottas says his target for 2017 is a new contract for next year and a shot at the world championship.

Marchionne not confirming Monza driver call

Sergio Marchionne is not saying if Ferrari plans to announce its next driver lineup at Monza in one month.

FIA to push limits of Halo design

F1's mandatory-for-2018 'Halo' concept took a step forward in Hungary on Wednesday.

AUGUST 2, 2017

Kubica convinced of F1 comeback says Horner

F1 will on Wednesday get a clearer picture about the prospect of a return to the sport for Robert Kubica.

Toro Rosso linked with KFC livery change

Toro Rosso could get another colour change for 2018.

Binotto pushing for Ferrari top job

A power struggle is threatening to disturb the focus of Ferrari's push to end a ten-year championship drought.

Hulkenberg calls Magnussen 'wannabe Verstappen'

Nico Hulkenberg has lashed back at Kevin Magnussen in the wake of their on and off-track stoushes in Hungary.

Decisive period for three F1 drivers

From the front to the back of the 2017 grid, the respective futures of three F1 drivers could take a step forward over the August break.

Honda still pushing to improve 2017 engine

Amid swirling speculation about the future, Honda is still pushing to improve its 2017 engine.

Champagne returns to F1 podium

Champagne has returned to the F1 podium.

AUGUST 1, 2017

Mercedes denies Wolff furious after Hungary

Mercedes has denied its boss was furious when Lewis Hamilton gave up a podium spot to Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in Hungary.

Italian press backs Raikkonen for 2018

The Ferrari-partisan Italian press has backed reports the Maranello marque looks set to keep Kimi Raikkonen at the team for 2018.

F1 exit likely for Wehrlein

Pascal Wehrlein says he is doing all he can to stay in formula one beyond 2017.

Verstappen apologised with Dutch beer

Max Verstappen said sorry with a bottle of Dutch beer after punting his Red Bull teammate out of the Hungarian GP.