Formula One News — March 2018

MARCH 7, 2018

Toro Rosso giving Honda more freedom

Toro Rosso says it is giving Honda "freedom" to thrive in formula one.

Verstappen not commenting on Wolff's prediction

Toto Wolff thinks F1 is heading for a three-team battle in 2018.

Hamilton helped broker Mercedes sponsor deal

Lewis Hamilton helped bring a new sponsor to Mercedes.

Exhaust-blowing Renault better everywhere says Hulkenberg

The new Renault car is better in every way, according to driver Nico Hulkenberg.

Grid girl controversy nonsense says Todt

Jean Todt has counted himself out of the debate about 'grid girls'.

MARCH 6, 2018

Williams denies questioning Mercedes engine parity

Williams has denied claims it pushed the FIA to issue a clampdown on how manufacturers like Mercedes supply engines to customer teams.

Perez says Alonso's 2018 schedule impossible

Sergio Perez thinks Fernando Alonso's racing schedule this year is nigh on "impossible" to manage.

Carey admits wanting F1 budget cap

Chase Carey has admitted Liberty Media is considering imposing a budget cap in formula one.

Sainz arrival made Hulkenberg worry

Cyril Abiteboul says Nico Hulkenberg got a wake-up call last year.

MARCH 5, 2018

Brawn wants solution to Ferrari threat

Ross Brawn says he will work to "find a solution" that ends Ferrari's F1 quit threat.

Force India takeover talks still on

A takeover of the Force India team may still be in the works.

McLaren's Honda decision hasty says Villadelprat

Former F1 engineer Joan Villadelprat wonders if McLaren was right to have dumped Honda.

MARCH 2, 2018

Wolff predicts three-way fight in 2018

Lewis Hamilton had a few eyebrows raising as the first winter test concluded in Barcelona on Thursday.

Magnussen to push even harder in 2018

Kevin Magnussen says he will push just as hard in 2018 as he did last year -- and perhaps even harder.

Mercedes, Ferrari spectacular in 2018 says Sainz

Carlos Sainz thinks Mercedes and Ferrari will continue to battle at the front in 2018.

Renault pushes FIA to enforce oil burn rules

Renault hopes F1's governing body continues to push to ensure rival manufacturers are not using oil to boost their engines.

No excuses for Bottas in 2018 says Wolff

Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas has "no excuses" this year as he pushes for a new Mercedes contract.

MARCH 1, 2018

Brawn to reveal Liberty plans in first half of 2018

F1 teams can survive and thrive with half of their current budgets.

Honda perfect at Toro Rosso so far says Hartley

Brendon Hartley says there is no sign of the sort of three-year horror that McLaren endured with Honda so far in 2018.

Boullier wants McLaren win in 2018

Eric Boullier says he would not be satisfied if McLaren merely returns to the podium in 2018.

Steiner plays down hopes for Bahrain testing

Gunther Steiner has played down hopes F1 might head to Bahrain for winter testing next year.

Bottas not planning Hamilton mind games

Valtteri Bottas says he will focus on his driving rather than "psychological games" in order to beat Lewis Hamilton in 2018.

Three new F1 races in 2019?

F1 could have three new grands prix in 2019.