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FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Hamilton could be Bottas career killer

Lewis Hamilton's father has fired an ominous warning in the direction of Mercedes newcomer Valtteri Bottas.

Bank guarantee secures 2018 French GP return

France's return to the F1 calendar is definitely on for 2018.

Rosberg backs Kubica for F1 test comeback

World champion Nico Rosberg has welcomed news Robert Kubica could be looking to get back into F1.

Verstappen-Vandoorne like Senna-Prost

F1 could be heading into a new 'Senna versus Prost' era.

F1 designer worried about 2017 rules shakeup

A well-known F1 engineer is concerned the sport is setting off down the wrong path with its radical new rules for 2017.

Ousting Ecclestone a mistake says Mosley

Max Mosley thinks F1's new owners have made a mistake by dumping Bernie Ecclestone.

Kaltenborn says Wehrlein not junior driver

Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn has denied claims the Swiss team has signed up a "junior" for 2017.

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Wehrlein injury puts 2017 testing in doubt

Two weeks later, Pascal Wehrlein is still recovering from a scary rollover crash that occurred during the race of champions event in Miami.

De Vries still with McLaren team

Nyck de Vries remains with the McLaren team, a spokesman for the British outfit said on Tuesday.

McLaren confirms Jost Capito exit

McLaren has now confirmed the departure of Jost Capito.

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Mercedes can assess Bottas after four races says Lauda

Niki Lauda has urged Valtteri Bottas to get quickly up to speed at Mercedes.

Wehrlein as fast as Bottas says Lauda

Only his lack of experience meant Pascal Wehrlein was overlooked for the top Mercedes cockpit in 2017.

Berger, Briatore doubt Ecclestone will return

Two experienced F1 pundits do not believe Bernie Ecclestone will mount a comeback.

Rosberg wanted Alonso to replace him

World champion Nico Rosberg has admitted he would have liked Mercedes to replace him for 2017 with Fernando Alonso.

Alonso-Mercedes rumours baseless says Briatore

Flavio Briatore has rejected speculation Fernando Alonso was ever a serious contender to drive for Mercedes in 2017.

McLaren team rejects BMW rumours

McLaren has dismissed rumours linking the British team with a potential F1 tie-up with German manufacturer BMW.

Briatore not expecting strong Ferrari in 2017

Ferrari fans should not expect the famous Italian team to be stronger in 2017.

Finnish track eyes F1 future

Finland might soon be in a position to host a round of the F1 world championship.

Wolff comments on Carey's super bowl hopes

Two F1 figures have shrugged at new chief executive Chase Carey's aim of turning every grand prix weekend into "the super bowl".

VW no longer ruling out F1

Volkswagen is no longer ruling out a future F1 foray.

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Kubica to race top prototype at Le Mans

Robert Kubica is inching tantalisingly close to his old days in formula one.

McLaren-BMW deal sparks F1 rumours

F1 journalists are wondering if McLaren's works relationship with Honda could be on unsteady ground.

Ferrari considering buying into F1 says Marchionne

Ferrari could be the first F1 team to take up Liberty Media's offer of shares in the sport.

F1 must free the artist in drivers says Zanardi

F1 must liberate the drivers if it wants to improve the on-track spectacle.