Formula One News — September 2017

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Ricciardo to consider leaving Red Bull after 2018

Daniel Ricciardo says he will consider leaving Red Bull if the energy drink owned team can't deliver him a title challenging car in 2018.

Mercedes keeping options open for 2019 says Wolff

A new one-year contract for Valtteri Bottas has kindled fresh speculation Max Verstappen could be headed to Mercedes for 2019.

Buemi's F1 absence a scandal says Prost

F1 legend Alain Prost says it's "a scandal" that Sebastien Buemi is no longer on the grid.

Pirelli chief tips Ferrari to win in Singapore

Sebastian Vettel could reclaim his lead of the world championship this weekend in Singapore.

2018 engine rule change a mistake says Lauda

Mercedes has now backed Red Bull in pushing for a change to the engine rules for 2018.

Kvyat letting Toro Rosso focus on Honda news

Daniil Kvyat says he is happy to wait for news about his future in F1.

Honda still committed to F1 says Carey

Chase Carey thinks Honda remain "committed" to formula one.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Mercedes GP extends Bottas contract for 2018

Mercedes Motorsport has agreed a new contract to continue with Valtteri Bottas for the 2018 season.

Liberty eyes F1 budget cap for 2021

Liberty Media is looking to introduce a budget cap of EUR 150 million per team from 2021.

Sainz still waiting for news about future

Carlos Sainz says he is still waiting for news about his future in F1.

Renault could not supply four teams says Stoll

The world of F1 is heading to Singapore expecting news about the McLaren-Honda split to become official.

Honda deal failure is McLaren's fault says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that the complex McLaren-Renault deal is "done".

Mercedes not re-thinking F1 project until 2020

Mercedes is not yet thinking about its future in F1 beyond 2020.

Kubica eyeing F1 options beyond Renault

Robert Kubica is exploring his options at other teams for 2018.

Wolff races 1990 DTM car in Germany

Toto Wolff made his return to competitive motor racing last weekend at the Nurburgring.

No new Singapore GP contract yet says Carey

Chase Carey says he wants Singapore to stay on the F1 calendar.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

McLaren-Honda saga announcements to begin

A spate of announcements regarding the McLaren-Honda-Toro Rosso-Renault saga is set to begin.

Missing Halo details make F1 teams nervous

F1 teams are reportedly concerned about the introduction of 'Halo' for 2018.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Sainz not confirming Renault switch

Carlos Sainz looks set to contest his final race for Toro Rosso this weekend in Singapore.

Gasly hoping to make F1 debut in Malaysia

Pierre Gasly has not denied he looks set to become the newest rookie in formula one.

Frank Williams can no longer travel says Claire

Sir Frank Williams is doing well, according to the F1 team founder's daughter Claire.

Ferrari favourite for Singapore says Lauda

Niki Lauda has named Ferrari as the favourite to win this weekend's Singapore grand prix.

McLaren will not loan Norris to rival team

Zak Brown says McLaren will not loan Lando Norris to another F1 team.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

McLaren-Honda saga to end in coming days

The signs are growing by the day that McLaren and Honda are poised to split.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Only nationality keeps Kvyat at Toro Rosso says Villeneuve

1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve says he would not be surprised if Toro Rosso sweeps its driver lineup clean in the near future.