Formula One News — February 2018

McLaren is set to announce a sponsorship deal with Petrobras, the state-linked Brazilian oil multinational.

F1 should not be trying to turn up the volume of its 'power units'.

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull may not be in a position to push for the world championship in 2018.

Red Bull will decide in the first half of 2018 whether to switch to Honda power next year.

Robert Kubica looks set to have a busy year in 2018.

Charles Leclerc says he is relishing his new role as a works 'Alfa' driver.

Nico Rosberg has criticised Pirelli's approach to the 2018 season.

Timo Glock says it's good news that alternatives to the 'Halo' cockpit protection system are still being pursued.

Williams has no doubts Sergey Sirotkin is the right driver for the team.

Monisha Kaltenborn is returning to the world of motor racing.

Although no fan of the overtaking aid, Ross Brawn says 'DRS' is staying in formula one for now.

World champion Nico Rosberg thinks Mercedes will this year beat Mercedes yet again.

Gene Haas has defended the boss of his F1 team following a recent controversy.

Valtteri Bottas says he has no plans to add the 'triple crown' target to his itinerary any time soon.

'Evolution not revolution' appears to be a catchcry as the F1 teams begin to reveal their 2018 cars.

A new Williams sponsor says the deal with the British team is not connected with the arrival of Russian driver Sergey Sirotkin.

Chase Carey has hit back at criticism of the changes being made to formula one.

Daniel Ricciardo says he wants to be on the podium as soon as the very first race of 2018.

Fernando Alonso says he has "total" confidence that he will win in 2018.

The Azerbaijan government is not sure it will agree to a new race deal with F1 chiefs.

Valtteri Bottas says he intends to argue for a 2019 contract at Mercedes by winning races this year.

Chase Carey says he has his fingers crossed for Fernando Alonso in 2018.

Other drivers have hit out at a calendar tweak that means Fernando Alonso can now contest the full sports car world championship in 2018.

An Italian court has imposed an 18 month prison sentence on former Renault boss Flavio Briatore.

A German grand prix boss says he is not opposed to the 'grid kids' idea.