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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Halo device to cost up to EUR 24,000

F1 teams are surprised about the high cost of the controversial 'Halo' safety devices that are mandatory for 2018.

Nasr admits F1 return unlikely

Former Sauber driver Felipe Nasr says he wants to get back to racing next year.

Sponsor says Kvyat out for two races only

A Toro Rosso sponsor says Daniil Kvyat could be back in the car in a month.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Gasly replaces Kvyat at Toro Rosso

Scuderia Toro Rosso has announced that Red Bull junior driver Pierre Gasly will replace Daniil Kvyat for the remainder of the season, alongside Carlos Sainz.

Kubica not denying Williams rumours

Robert Kubica has not denied speculation he is now in the running for the Williams race seat for 2018.

Mercedes will not cage polarising Hamilton

Mercedes says it will continue to allow Lewis Hamilton to express his personality and opinions.

F1 losing toughest race on calendar says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton on Tuesday said F1's "toughest race" will be missing on next year's calendar.

F1 to make cars louder with microphone

F1 owner Liberty Media is backing an initiative to make the cars louder.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Marko optimistic about Red Bull-Honda future

Red Bull is "optimistic" about Honda's future in formula one.

McLaren-Renault targets race win in 2018

Eric Boullier thinks McLaren can make a swift return to the top step of the podium.

F1 presses ahead with engine rule change

F1 has resisted a push to call off a scheduled engine rule change for 2018.

Palmer set to keep Renault seat in 2017

Jolyon Palmer looks set to keep his race seat at Renault for the rest of the 2018 season.

Vasseur admits Ericsson could leave Sauber

Frederic Vasseur says Mercedes junior Pascal Wehrlein is still in the running to stay at Sauber next year.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Earthquake will not stop Mexico GP

Next month's grand prix in Mexico City looks set to go ahead, despite a devastating earthquake whose death toll is approaching 300.

McLaren offered Honda sabbatical option says Boullier

Honda rejected a proposal whereby it would take a "sabbatical" and return to McLaren at a later date.

Sainz unsure of early Renault debut

Carlos Sainz says he still doesn't know which car he will be racing in Malaysia next week.

Vettel engine not damaged in crash

Sebastian Vettel's engine was not damaged in his first-lap Singapore crash last weekend.

Renault will part with Red Bull

Cyril Abiteboul has all but confirmed reports Renault and Red Bull will split after next season.

Mateschitz not tired of F1 says Berger

Gerhard Berger has hit back at rumours Red Bull is getting "tired" of formula one.

Sauber tipped to choose drivers soon

Sauber will reportedly make the call about its 2018 driver lineup soon.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Sainz can race for Red Bull in 2019?

Carlos Sainz could wind up at Red Bull's senior F1 team in 2019.

Vettel can still win 2017 title says Brawn

F1 boss Ross Brawn has backed Sebastian Vettel to bounce back and continue to fight for the 2017 title.

Earthquake hits Mexico before October F1 race

A dark cloud has moved above Mexico, just over a month before the country is scheduled to host its grand prix.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

McLaren only two weeks behind says Boullier

Eric Boullier insists the long-running 'will they or won't they?' McLaren-Honda divorce saga has only slightly delayed the British team's preparations for 2018.