Formula One News — November 2017

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Sainz fends off 2019 Red Bull switch rumours

Carlos Sainz has batted away rumours his stay at Renault could be fleeting.

McLaren adapting 2018 car for Renault engine

McLaren is reportedly working hard to adapt its 2018 car to the very different Renault engine.

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Four engine makers eyeing 2021 rules

Up to four or more engine suppliers may be interested in joining F1 in 2021.

Toyota not denying Alonso seat fitting

Fernando Alonso looks to be shaping up for a Le Mans foray in 2018.

Massa set for sabbatical year in 2018

Felipe Massa says it is possible he will take a "sabbatical" next year before returning to motor racing in 2019.

Horner opposed to Friday practice axe

Red Bull boss Christian Horner is not sure scrapping Friday practice is the right way forwards for formula one.

Andretti admits eyeing F1 team entry

Former F1 driver Michael Andretti has admitted he would like to re-enter the sport as a team owner.

Berger's nephew to secure F1 reserve role

Gerhard Berger's nephew looks set to secure a regular job in formula one.

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Toro Rosso not worried about Honda switch

Franz Tost says he is looking forward to Toro Rosso's switch to works Honda power for 2018.

Hamilton named in Paradise Papers

World champion Lewis Hamilton has found himself at the centre of an international tax avoidance scandal.

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Mercedes, Ferrari hit back at Liberty plans

Top teams Ferrari and Mercedes are pushing back against Liberty Media's plans to modernise formula one.

No excuse for being behind Verstappen says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says he has no "excuse" for being regularly humbled by his young teammate Max Verstappen this year.

Rosberg rules out F1 comeback

Nico Rosberg has once again dismissed any claims he might be thinking about returning to F1.

Perez surprised by teammate Ocon's 2017 pace

Sergio Perez has admitted he was impressed by the performance of his rookie Force India teammate Esteban Ocon this year.

Pirelli to introduce sixth tyre in 2018

Pirelli is planning to introduce a sixth tyre compound for 2018.

McLaren set to announce 2018 reserve driver

The driver market is still simmering at the tail end of 2017.

Liberty, FIA helped broker complex deal says Brown

Liberty Media and the FIA helped to keep Fernando Alonso at McLaren and Honda in formula one.

Whiting rejects need for permanent F1 stewards

Gunther Steiner thinks F1 needs a panel of permanent race stewards.

NOVEMBER 4, 2017

Massa to retire from F1

Felipe Massa has announced that he will retire from Formula One at the end of the 2017 season.

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Vettel to skip 2018 Race of Champions

Sebastian Vettel has counted himself out of next year's running of the well-known Race of Champions event.

Marchionne issues new Ferrari quit threat

President Sergio Marchionne has threatened to pull Ferrari out of formula one.

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Red Bull is true top team for Verstappen

Max Verstappen's father is confident the 20-year-old has selected a true "top team" to race for through 2020.

Ferrari not ruling out using veto for engine rules

Ferrari is not ruling out using its controversial 'veto' to block Liberty Media's plans for the future of F1.

Boss admits Haas may have started 2018 car too early

Gunther Steiner said only time will tell if Haas' decision to abandon the 2017 car project quite early was the right one.

Vettel not afraid of Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel is already setting his sights on stopping Lewis Hamilton from winning yet another title in 2018.