Formula One News — October 2017
OCTOBER 6, 2017
Practice 2 Results
Japanese GP - Practice 2 Results
Massa questions Kubica-di Resta shootout
Felipe Massa has questioned the wisdom of Williams' apparent decision to hold a 'shootout' test between Robert Kubica and Paul di Resta.
Drivers admit 2017 Mercedes difficult to drive
Mercedes' two drivers have admitted their 2017 car is difficult to drive.
Verstappen feels better after Malaysia illness
Max Verstappen says he is feeling better after his illness in Malaysia.
Verstappen hopes for magic Renault button in 2018
Max Verstappen hopes Renault heads into 2018 with a "magic" button for him to press.
Ericsson says weight held him back in 2017
Marcus Ericsson says extra weight has held him back in 2017.
Sainz not planning for 2019 season yet
Carlos Sainz says he is not yet thinking about 2019.
McLaren can win with Renault power says Alonso
Fernando Alonso thinks Renault can power McLaren to race wins in 2018.
Drivers confident of Ferrari turbo fix
Ferrari's drivers say the team has fixed a technical problem that ruined their weekend in Malaysia.
2018 cars will be ready with Halo says Steiner
F1 teams will be ready with Halo-equipped cars next year.
Practice 1 Report - Anticipation
Japanese GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Suzuka
Practice 1 Results
Japanese GP - Practice 1 Results
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Thursday Press Conference
Japanese GP - Thursday Press Conference
Perez recovered after Malaysia virus
Sergio Perez says he has recovered completely after a stomach virus affected his weekend in Malaysia.
No gearbox penalty for Vettel in Japan
Sebastian Vettel's Japanese grand prix weekend has started well.
Vettel unlikely to win 2017 title says Mass
Lewis Hamilton is now on a march towards the 2017 title.
Brawn impressed by rookies Vandoorne, Stroll
Ross Brawn says two F1 rookies have impressed him this year.
Magnussen says F1 rules nonsense
Kevin Magnussen has described as "nonsense" the amount of penalties handed out to F1 drivers.
Sainz admits Toro Rosso frustration
Carlos Sainz thinks the only thing stopping Toro Rosso from becoming a winning team is money.
Wehrlein a contender for Williams seat says Wolff
Pascal Wehrlein has emerged as a fourth candidate to become Lance Stroll's teammate at Williams next year.
Red Bull strength good for Vettel says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko thinks Red Bull's strength could play into the hands of former team driver Sebastian Vettel this weekend at Suzuka.
OCTOBER 4, 2017
F1 signs deal with ESPN for US television coverage
The Formula One group has signed a multi-year agreement with ESPN to broadcast Formula One in the United States.
Kubica and di Resta in Williams shootout
Robert Kubica will test for the Williams team later this month, amid reports he is a contender to replace Felipe Massa next year.
Force India named in Mallya money laundering
Vijay Mallya is accused of laundering money related to his F1 team Force India.
Verstappen can win again in 2017 says Lammers
Max Verstappen could win another race before the end of the 2017 season.