Formula One News — January 2018

Mercedes has reportedly suggested that active suspension should be reintroduced in F1.

Operators of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya are rushing to get the track back up and running after a full re-surfacing.

Paul Ricard has suggested it would welcome a proposal to tweak the start time of its French grand prix this year.

The Nurburgring has indicated it wants to return to the F1 calendar in 2019.

Zak Brown insists formula one will remain Fernando Alonso's "number 1 priority" in 2018.

Niki Lauda has denied that he is beginning to pull away from formula one.

Former F1 driver Robert Doornbos has played down hopes of a Dutch grand prix revival.

Pirelli is reportedly concerned that a new track surface in Barcelona could make pre-season F1 testing a challenge next month.

The start time of grands prix could be set to change, according to France's Auto Hebdo.

Calling Sergey Sirotkin a pay-driver is a "pure lie", is the claim of Boris Rotenberg, the Russian billionaire who is widely credited for being the new Williams driver's financial backer.

Ralf Schumacher has played down the stunning start to the single seater career of his son David.

Felipe Albueuerque, Christian Fittipaldi and Joao Barbosa won the 56th running of the Daytona 24 hours completing a record 808 laps in their Action Express Racing Cadillac DPi-V.R.

Toto Wolff says he misses F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's ability to get things done.

Fernando Alonso says he is likely to return to Daytona in the future.

Sergey Sirotkin says Williams' 2018 car is "much more aggressive" than its predecessor.

McLaren should have a competitive car in 2018.

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull's new plan for 2018 is still on track.

The Netherlands has taken another step towards F1 with a visit to the Assen circuit by race director Charlie Whiting.

Fernando Alonso has admitted he would like McLaren to adopt an all orange colour scheme in F1 this year.

Integrating 'Halo' with this year's cars is a huge challenge for designers.

Aston Martin has indicated it is open to collaborating with Cosworth on a F1 engine foray.

The racing versions of F1's controversial new 'Halo' safety devices will look better, Toro Rosso technical boss James Key predicts.

Fernando Alonso says it is "50-50" whether he will race this year at Le Mans.

F1's top three teams are reportedly not on board with plans made by Liberty Media to change how merchandise is sold at grands prix.