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.