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MARCH 20, 2017

Canamasas eyes F1 test role for 2017

Formula 2 driver Sergio Canamasas is looking for a role in the F1 paddock for 2017.

Sainz flattered by Prost praise

Carlos Sainz says he is flattered by the praise coming from F1 legend and Renault team advisor Alain Prost.

McLaren engine switch rumours hard to believe says Sainz

Carlos Sainz says he cannot imagine McLaren deciding to dump Honda and switch to customer Mercedes engine power in the near future.

Unclear if more teams will buy F1 says Lauda

It is still not clear if more teams will join Ferrari in buying into formula one.

Briatore not excited by Ferrari test form

Flavio Briatore's big hope for 2017 is that Mercedes will be challenged for the world championship.

Steiner sure year two easier for Haas

Team boss Gunther Steiner is confident F1's notorious 'second year syndrome' will not strike Haas.

Verstappen plays down early race wins in 2017

Max Verstappen has confirmed expectations that Red Bull will touch down in Australia this week with several improvements for the 2017 car.

Lauda denies Mercedes eyeing Vettel for 2018

Niki Lauda is heading to Australia denying rumours Mercedes is lining up a tilt to sign Sebastian Vettel.

Jos Verstappen could help another young driver

Max Verstappen's father is not ruling out trying to help another youngster make his big mark on formula one.

Pirelli's Isola agrees Ferrari in good shape

Ferrari is on the cusp of returning to the top in formula one.

Founder admits Sauber to be 2017 backmarker

Team founder Peter Sauber has admitted the Swiss outfit is set to bring up the rear of the field in 2017.

Haas is team closest to Sauber says Ericsson

Marcus Ericsson says he is not sure where Sauber will line up on the 2017 grid.

MARCH 17, 2017

McLaren not denying Mercedes engine rumours

McLaren have not denied media speculation the British team is considering dumping its hapless works engine partner Honda.

Ferrari had best test season ever

Ferrari test driver Marc Gene says the Maranello team is heading into the 2017 season in a particularly bullish mood.

Sainz tells son to forget Renault for now

Carlos Sainz's father has advised the Toro Rosso driver to forget about rumours linking him with Renault for now.

Hulkenberg waiting until 2019 for Renault title

Nico Hulkenberg says he is willing to wait a couple of years before gunning for the world championship with Renault.

Wehrlein settles for patience over top F1 seat

Pascal Wehrlein says Mercedes did not sign him up for 2017 in order to safeguard the longevity of his F1 career.

Magnussen distances himself from Haas brake problems

Kevin Magnussen has distanced himself from the reported 'brake problems' at his new F1 employer Haas.

Brawn to create new F1 overtaking group

F1 will look into producing rules that encourage more overtaking without resorting to artificial measures like DRS.

Teams wanted shark fins for sponsors says Lauda

Niki Lauda has suggested Mercedes backed Red Bull's push to ban the 'shark fin' engine cover appendages before they were ever launched in 2017.

MARCH 16, 2017

Vettel can be strongest in 2017 says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull is not alarmed to be starting the season apparently off the pace of Ferrari and Mercedes.

Azerbaijan hits back at Liberty over GP jibe

The promoter of Azerbaijan's grand prix has hit back hard at the chief executive of F1's new owner Liberty Media.

Vettel admits aiming for 2017 title

Sebastian Vettel has admitted he stands a chance of winning the world championship in a red suit.

Rosberg not ruling out return as F1 boss

Nico Rosberg has admitted he could return to formula one as a team boss some day.