Formula One News — October 2017

OCTOBER 28, 2017

Four candidates to replace Massa in 2018

Including an increasingly impatient Felipe Massa, there are now five serious candidates to be Lance Stroll's 2018 teammate at Williams.

Sauber not ready to name 2018 drivers

Boss Frederic Vasseur is refusing to say who will drive for Sauber in 2018.

Gasly, Hartley not guaranteed 2018 seats

Toro Rosso looks set to head into the 2018 season with the driver lineup seen at this weekend's Mexican grand prix.

Ricciardo in no rush to decide future

Daniel Ricciardo says he is calm despite the fact F1's top three teams appear to have set their direction in terms of drivers for the future.

Ecclestone says FIA helped Ferrari to win

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he, the FIA and rival teams would often "help" Ferrari to be more successful in formula one.

Verstappen not worried about Red Bull engine future

Max Verstappen insists he is "not worried" about Red Bull's current engine situation.

Unwell Magnussen will qualify in Mexico

Haas boss Gunther Steiner says Kevin Magnussen will be well enough to qualify for the Mexican grand prix on Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Practice 2 Report - Fast Man Dan

Mexican GP - Practice 2 Report - By Dan Knutson in Mexico City

Friday Photos

Mexican GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Mexican GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Mexican GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Mexican GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Report - Slippery start

Mexican GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Mexico City

Practice 1 Results

Mexican GP - Practice 1 Results

Hamilton wants title with Mexico win

Lewis Hamilton says he has no intention of playing it safe with a mathematical game in the Mexican grand prix.

Hulkenberg has no problem with fast teammate Sainz

Nico Hulkenberg insists the arrival of his new teammate Carlos Sainz poses him "no problem".

Liberty set to unveil 2021 engine rules

Liberty Media is now mere days from revealing the 2021 engine rules to the F1 teams.

FIA expected Verstappen apology

F1's governing body made clear in Mexico it wanted a public apology from Max Verstappen.

Grosjean moves on after shutup video

Romain Grosjean says he has moved on after being told to "shutup" during last Sunday's US grand prix.

Sainz denies improving image after Renault switch

Carlos Sainz has denied he has had to change his personal image after switching from Toro Rosso to Renault.

Ocon ups Mexico security after death threats

Esteban Ocon has upped his security after receiving death threats ahead of the Mexican grand prix.

Alonso not denying Daytona could be Le Mans prelude

Fernando Alonso has not denied that his prototype sports car debut next January could be a precursor to also racing at Le Mans in 2018.

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Mexican GP - Thursday Press Conference

McLaren eyes return to podium in 2018

McLaren wants Renault to power the once-great British team back to the podium in 2018.

Verstappen steward Salo received death threats

Former F1 Mika Salo says he received death threats after deciding to penalise Max Verstappen in Austin last Sunday.