Formula One News — October 2017
OCTOBER 26, 2017
Hulkenberg gives thumbs-up to three-car grid rows plan
Nico Hulkenberg has given the thumbs up to plans to radically reform the F1 starting grid.
Liberty buys Manor wind tunnel model
Liberty Media will do independent wind tunnel research before finalising the aerodynamic regulations for 2021.
Brazil GP near Sao Paulo safe until 2020 says mayor
Brazil's formula one race at Sao Paulo is not under threat.
Renault boosts F1 budget with Formula E exit
The French carmaker Renault has freed up more resources for its works F1 team.
Kvyat in running for Williams seat says Ermilin
Daniil Kvyat's F1 career might not be over.
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Mixed reaction to Indy 500-style F1 spectacle
The Indy 500-style spectacle before last weekend's US grand prix drew a mixed reaction from F1's insiders.
Verstappen refuses to retract idiot insult
Max Verstappen says he will not apologise for calling an F1 steward an "idiot" after the US grand prix.
Kvyat will not return to F1 says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says Daniil Kvyat will not return to F1 with Red Bull backing.
Hard to win team title with Raikkonen says Briatore
Flavio Briatore has questioned Ferrari's decision to stick with Kimi Raikkonen for 2018.
OCTOBER 24, 2017
F1 could scrap two by two race grid
F1 owner Liberty is considering shaking up the sport's traditional weekend format.
Verstappen in trouble for calling steward idiot
Max Verstappen could be in trouble for insulting an FIA steward.
Vettel defends Arrivabene amid axe rumours
Sebastian Vettel has backed Ferrari's reportedly endangered team boss Maurizio Arrivabene.
Sainz made Kvyat look not good enough says Montoya
Carlos Sainz received widespread praise for his impressive Renault debut in Austin.
OCTOBER 23, 2017
Race Analysis - Barely Alive: How Hamilton all but smothered Vettel's championship hopes
United States GP - Race Analysis - By Dan Knutson in Austin
Toro Rosso to pair Hartley and Gasly for Mexico
Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that they will be pairing Pierre Gasly and Bendon Hartley for their driver lineup for the Mexican Grand Prix this week.
Lauda to seek out Whiting after Verstappen penalty
Niki Lauda says he will speak to F1 race director Charlie Whiting after Max Verstappen's controversial expulsion from the podium in Austin.
Marchionne plays down Arrivabene axe reports
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has played down speculation team boss Maurizio Arrivabene could soon be ousted.
Ferrari easy to beat when emotional says Lauda
Ferrari is "easy to beat" when emotions are running high at the Italian team.
Marchionne tips 2021 engine rules quarrels
Sergio Marchionne says he will not sacrifice "Ferrari DNA" in the next round of talks about the 2021 engine rules.
Kvyat yet to discuss future with Marko
Daniil Kvyat says he still has not sat down to discuss his future in F1 with Dr Helmut Marko.
Wehrlein set to lose Mercedes backing
Pascal Wehrlein could be set to lose the backing of Mercedes.
OCTOBER 22, 2017
Race Notes - Hamilton wins Austin
United States GP - Race Notes - By Mark Karp
Sunday Photos
United States GP - Sunday Photos
Sunday Press Conference
United States GP - Sunday Press Conference
Sunday Team Quotes
United States GP - Sunday Team Quotes