Formula One News — November 2017

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Practice 1 Results

Abu Dhabi GP - Practice 1 Results

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Abu Dhabi GP - Thursday Press Conference

Ilmor would need sponsor for F1 foray says Illien

Mario Illien has played down suggestions Ilmor might be set to re-enter F1 in 2021.

Father hopeful Kubica will get Williams seat

Robert Kubica's father has added weight to speculation the Polish driver is definitely returning to the F1 grid for 2018.

Honda wants to beat Renault in 2018

Honda has set the minimum target of overtaking rival engine maker Renault in 2018.

Sauber set for driver, Alfa Romeo announcements

Sauber is shaping up to make announcements this week in Abu Dhabi.

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Williams denies Kubica deal done

Williams has denied reports Robert Kubica is definitely returning to F1 with the British team next year.

Force India will not be Force One in 2018

Force India chiefs has abandoned plans to rename the team 'Force One' for 2018.

Bottas must prove he deserves Mercedes seat

Valtteri Bottas has admitted he needs to again "prove" he deserves the Mercedes seat he occupies.

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

2021 plan will not entice new engine makers says Abiteboul

Cyril Abiteboul doubts Liberty's proposed engine formula for 2021 will entice independent manufacturers onto the grid.

Grosjean happy to grow up with Haas

Romain Grosjean says he is happy at Haas.

Alonso can win Le Mans on debut says Gene

Former F1 driver Marc Gene thinks Fernando Alonso can win next year's Le Mans on debut.

Renault should be better in 2018 says Verstappen

Max Verstappen says he is not sure how competitive his Red Bull will be in 2018.

F1 to replace official logo

F1 looks set to change its official logo for 2018.

Doornbos happy to see Kubica back in F1?

Robert Kubica's return to F1 next year is now set in stone?

Hamilton unsure Vandoorne is future champion

Lewis Hamilton says he is not sure if Stoffel Vandoorne can become a world champion.

McLaren's Norris to make F2 debut in Abu Dhabi

Lando Norris will make his Formula 2 debut in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

Hartley not worried about Honda switch

Brendon Hartley says he is looking forward to switching from Renault to Honda power for 2018.

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Massa doubts Alonso will win 2018 title

Felipe Massa does not think his old Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso will win the title next year.

Hamilton leaves Verstappen perplexed

Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton's off-track behaviour often leaves him "perplexed".

Renault wants to keep same engines in 2021

Renault cannot approve of Liberty Media's vision for the 2021 engine formula until other aspects of the future are also clear.

Gov't not involved in Dutch GP bid yet

Dutch sports minister Bruno Bruins says the government will "wait" before getting involved in a grand prix bid.

Hartley had 2018 contract for weeks

Brendon Hartley says he has known for "several weeks" that he will be driving for Toro Rosso next year.

Lauda, Wolff want Hamilton to stay

Mercedes has admitted it wants to keep Lewis Hamilton beyond 2018.

Wolff worried about Liberty's F1 vision

Toto Wolff has now joined Niki Lauda in saying he is worried about F1's future.