Formula One News — September 2017

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Wehrlein more optimistic about F1 future

Pascal Wehrlein thinks his chances of staying in F1 next year are now "quite good".

Kvyat will maybe return in 2017 says Gasly

Pierre Gasly has confirmed reports he is not sure how many races he will contest for Toro Rosso this year.

Hamilton eyes Mercedes contract talks

Lewis Hamilton says he would like to negotiate a new contract with Mercedes.

Palmer eyeing long term Indycar switch for 2018

Jolyon Palmer has admitted he is eyeing a potential switch to Indycar for 2018.

Practice 1 Report - The final countdown

Malaysian GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Sepang

Practice 1 Results

Malaysian GP - Practice 1 Results

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Malaysian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Vettel still believes he can beat Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel does not think his championship hopes ended in Singapore.

McLaren-Renault to benefit both sides in 2018 says Prost

Alain Prost thinks the new McLaren-Renault alliance for 2018 will help both parties.

Verstappen says he's faster than Ricciardo

Max Verstappen thinks he is driving better than his teammate Daniel Ricciardo this year.

Body language shows Alonso staying says Boullier

Little doubt remains that Fernando Alonso is staying in F1 with McLaren next year.

Honda to slow engine upgrades to McLaren

Honda looks set to slow down the improvements to its engine made available to McLaren for the remaining races of 2017.

2017 championship not decided yet says Brawn

Ross Brawn has backed Sebastian Vettel's view that the Ferrari driver is still in the title hunt.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Halo device to cost up to EUR 24,000

F1 teams are surprised about the high cost of the controversial 'Halo' safety devices that are mandatory for 2018.

Nasr admits F1 return unlikely

Former Sauber driver Felipe Nasr says he wants to get back to racing next year.

Sponsor says Kvyat out for two races only

A Toro Rosso sponsor says Daniil Kvyat could be back in the car in a month.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Gasly replaces Kvyat at Toro Rosso

Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that Red Bull junior driver Pierre Gasly will replace Daniil Kvyat for the remainder of the season, alongside Carlos Sainz.

Kubica not denying Williams rumours

Robert Kubica has not denied speculation he is now in the running for the Williams race seat for 2018.

Mercedes will not cage polarising Hamilton

Mercedes says it will continue to allow Lewis Hamilton to express his personality and opinions.

F1 losing toughest race on calendar says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton on Tuesday said F1's "toughest race" will be missing on next year's calendar.

F1 to make cars louder with microphone

F1 owner Liberty Media is backing an initiative to make the cars louder.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Marko optimistic about Red Bull-Honda future

Red Bull is "optimistic" about Honda's future in formula one.

McLaren-Renault targets race win in 2018

Eric Boullier thinks McLaren can make a swift return to the top step of the podium.

F1 presses ahead with engine rule change

F1 has resisted a push to call off a scheduled engine rule change for 2018.

Palmer set to keep Renault seat in 2017

Jolyon Palmer looks set to keep his race seat at Renault for the rest of the 2018 season.