Formula One News — September 2017

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Force India wants to keep Ocon and Perez

Force India wants to keep both of its current drivers for 2018.

Grid penalty system incomprehensible

Pressure is growing for F1 to scrap its system of grid penalties for technical car failures.

Verstappen yet to prove himself says Mass

Max Verstappen is yet to prove himself in formula one.

Hulkenberg tells Pirelli to improve rain tyres

Nico Hulkenberg has called on Pirelli to make better F1 rain tyres.

Haas not keen on pay driver model

Team owner Gene Haas seems determined to avoid the 'pay driver' trend in F1.

French GP layout fun for drivers says Alesi

The new Paul Ricard layout will be "a real benchmark" for F1 drivers when they tackle next year's French grand prix.

No serious interest in 11th, 12th teams spots says Todt

F1 looks set to stay at just ten teams for now.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

F1 should increase engine allocation says Horner

Christian Horner says he will propose that F1 scraps plans to further ramp up the controversial long-life engine rules next year.

Sainz at Toro Rosso in 2018 not 100pc says Marko

Red Bull is still open to 'selling' Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz to another team.

Alonso deserves better in F1 says Domenicali Alonso deserves better in F1 says Domenicali

Fernando Alonso "deserves" to be doing better in formula one, the Spaniard's former boss Stefano Domenicali said.

McLaren better with any other engine says Ricciardo

McLaren would be more competitive with any other engine on the grid.

Wolff not happy with F1 weather service

Toto Wolff has indicated he is not happy with F1's official weather service.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Alonso wants to be loyal to McLaren

Fernando Alonso says he wants to be "loyal" to McLaren as he weighs up his future in F1.

McLaren, Renault waiting for Toro Rosso decision

The ball is in Red Bull's court as the McLaren-Honda saga rolls on.

No panic despite bad race at Monza says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel says there will be "no panic" at Ferrari after a bad home race at Monza.

Force India in talks with Perez sponsors

Force India looks set to keep Sergio Perez on board for 2018.

Hamilton agrees to test on Thursday

Lewis Hamilton has agreed to help Pirelli with tyre testing later this week.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Race Analysis - Monza Master and Commander: How Hamilton won

Italian GP - Race AnalysisBy Dan Knutson in Monza

Special Halo colour for title leader says Todt

Jean Todt has an idea to spice up the popularity of the 'Halo' safety innovation for 2018.

Bottas staying at Mercedes in 2018 says Lauda

Mercedes is now poised to announce that Valtteri Bottas is staying put for 2018.

McLaren poised to announce 2018 Renault deal

McLaren is poised to announce its switch from Honda to Renault power for the 2018 season.

Hamilton wants to know Schumacher condition

Lewis Hamilton says he would like to know the current physical condition of F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

Pregnant Williams to miss last races of 2017

Team boss Claire Williams will not attend any more races in 2017.

Ferrari embarrassing at Monza says Marchionne

Sergio Marchionne says Ferrari's performance at home at Monza was "embarrassing".

Wolff admits having coffee with Verstappen

Toto Wolff has admitted he met with Max Verstappen's father at Monza.