Formula One News — October 2017
OCTOBER 18, 2017
F1 engine expert joins Red Bull sponsor Aston Martin
Aston Martin appears to have taken another step closer to formula one.
Gasly thinks Honda relationship will help in 2018
Pierre Gasly thinks his experience in working with Honda will help him in formula one next year.
Mick Schumacher to stay for second F3 season
Mick Schumacher will stay for another season in European F3 next year.
OCTOBER 17, 2017
Kvyat's F1 return could be one-off?
Daniil Kvyat's F1 return this weekend could be fleeting.
Honda relationship difficult with Alonso
Yusuke Hasegawa admits some of his colleagues at Honda did not appreciate Fernando Alonso's forthright criticism.
Sponsor to switch F1 teams with Sainz
A sponsor looks set to follow Carlos Sainz from Toro Rosso to Renault.
McLaren Indycar team years away says Brown
Years will pass before McLaren fields a team in the full Indycar season.
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Bottas must believe he can catch up says Coulthard
Former F1 driver David Coulthard has urged Valtteri Bottas to "work hard" to get back on terms with his teammate.
McLaren needs time to catch Red Bull says Boullier
McLaren will need some time to catch up with the top Renault-powered team in F1.
Liberty don't want me at races says Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone says Liberty Media is not making him welcome at grands prix.
Mayor says Pirelli wants to buy Interlagos
Pirelli could be looking to buy the Brazilian grand prix venue at Interlagos.
Schumacher family should tell truth says Weber
Michael Schumacher's former manager thinks the family of the F1 legend should come clean with his millions of fans.
Hamilton-Vettel duel to resume in 2018 says Berger
Gerhard Berger is predicting a "big battle" between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel for the 2018 championship.
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Hulkenberg expects new teammate Sainz to be fast
Nico Hulkenberg says he expects his new Renault teammate to be "fast".
Mentor tips Hartley to accept Toro Rosso seat
New Zealander Brendon Hartley is expected to be drafted into Toro Rosso's lineup for a one-off appearance next weekend in Austin.
Alonso says still no decision over F1 future
The F1 world is still waiting to hear if Fernando Alonso will still be on the grid in 2018.
Vettel can still win 2017 title says Susie Wolff
Susie Wolff thinks the race for the world championship is still "open".
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Rosberg considering regular pundit job
Nico Rosberg is considering a more regular job in the F1 paddock.
Ferrari will never give up says Arrivabene
Embattled team boss Maurizio Arrivabene says Ferrari will "never give up".
Raikkonen tips Ferrari to be stronger in 2018
Kimi Raikkonen thinks Ferrari will be even stronger in 2018.
Wolff, Lauda not celebrating Hamilton title yet
Mercedes' two team bosses are refusing to celebrate the 2017 title yet.
Spanish woman to fix Ferrari quality
Ferrari has appointed a Spanish woman to help "fix" car reliability problems that have marred the team's push for the 2017 title.
Williams to keep Kubica test news private says Lowe
Williams is not releasing information about Robert Kubica's test that took place at Silverstone this week.
OCTOBER 11, 2017
Liberty poised to tell teams F1 future plans
F1 owner Liberty Media is poised to present to teams the sport's post-2020 engine concept.
Wolff hits back at Marko over style comment
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has hit back at his Red Bull counterpart Dr Helmut Marko.