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APRIL 14, 2017

Wehrlein hits back after injury speculation

Pascal Wehrlein has hit out at the media, as he returns from injury to contest this weekend's Bahrain grand prix.

2017 not making Vandoorne doubt abilities

Stoffel Vandoorne says he is not doubting his abilities, despite a difficult opening pair of races in 2017.

Sauber poised for 2018 Honda switch?

Sauber could be on the cusp of becoming the second Honda-powered team in F1.

Grosjean would not let Alonso skip Monaco

Romain Grosjean says he is surprised Fernando Alonso has decided to skip F1's prestigious Monaco grand prix.

APRIL 13, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Bahrain GP - Thursday Press Conference

Button not only option to replace Alonso

Jenson Button appears in pole position to step in and contest next month's Monaco grand prix for McLaren.

Indy 500 not step away from F1 says Alonso

Fernando Alonso insists his decision to skip next month's prestigious Monaco grand prix does not indicate his commitment to F1 is flagging.

Salo hails Alonso's Indy 500 move

Former F1 driver Mika Salo has hailed McLaren-Honda's decision to contest the fabled Indy 500 next month with Fernando Alonso.

Mick Schumacher not ready for F1 yet

Mick Schumacher has admitted he is "not ready" to start thinking about the big step into formula one.

Active suspension would spice up overtaking says Brawn

Allowing 'active suspension' could be a neat way to spice up the overtaking spectacle in F1.

APRIL 12, 2017

Alonso to race 2017 Indy 500

Fernando Alonso will race in the 2017 Indy 500 in a McLaren-entered car - missing the Monaco Grand Prix, which falls on the same day.

Ricciardo, Verstappen best in F1 says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko thinks Red Bull has "the best" overall driver lineup in formula one.

Red Bull planning new car for Barcelona

Red Bull will take "a new car" to next month's Spanish grand prix in Barcelona.

Brown denies McLaren to build own engine

Zak Brown has shot down rumours McLaren could solve its current engine crisis by building its own 'power unit'.

Hamilton right to respect Vettel battle more says Lauda

Lewis Hamilton respects his new battle with Sebastian Vettel more than his acrimonious former scrap with now retired world champion Nico Rosberg, Niki Lauda has suggested.

Marko tips Vettel to beat Hamilton in 2017

Red Bull official Dr Helmut Marko has tipped his former protege Sebastian Vettel to win the 2017 world championship.

Turkey set for F1 return

Turkey could be set to return to the F1 calendar.

Brawn wants teams to release data secrets

New F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn wants to use secret team data to spice up the show for fans.

APRIL 11, 2017

FIA may clarify grid position rules says Salo

F1 could introduce a rule clarification after Sebastian Vettel started Sunday's Chinese grand prix out of position.

Hamilton-Vettel battle to be season-long says Lauda

Niki Lauda thinks F1 is heading for a season-long battle between Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.

Relieved Wehrlein set for Bahrain return

Pascal Wehrlein will make his return to the Sauber cockpit this weekend in Bahrain.

Marchionne not hitting back at Lauda jibe

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne has declined to hit back at a jibe made by Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda.

Marchionne not commenting on future post 2019

Sergio Marchionne has refused to comment on reports he will stay in charge at Ferrari beyond 2019.

Honda to test new engine in Bahrain?

Honda is working hard to have a new specification of its struggling 2017 engine ready to test after Bahrain.