Adrian Newey revealed he turned down an approach to join Mercedes’ F1 team while he was “depressed” about Red Bull’s competitiveness.
2017 F1 season articles archive
“I love you all”: Massa reveals special farewell helmet
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFelipe Massa has revealed a special helmet design he is using for his final F1 race this weekend which includes the message “I love you all”.
F1 to reveal new logo on Sunday
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onFormula One will reveal its new logo design on Sunday of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, CEO Chase Carey has confirmed.
Hartley to get fourth grid penalty at fourth grand prix
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onBrendon Hartley has collected a grid penalty for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Toro Rosso have again exceeded the maximum allocation of power unit parts.
“Boring” races aren’t a problem for F1 – Vettel
2017 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel believes Formula One mustn’t chase ever-higher levels of overtaking in the belief it is the solution to creating better races.
Verstappen says F1’s move away from ‘toy cars’ has suited him
2017 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen says the current generation of Formula One cars suits him better than the “toy cars” used until last year.
Alonso says he needs “much more time” in car before WEC debut
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says he needs a lot more time at the wheel of an LMP1 car following his first test in Toyota’s TS050 hybrid last week.
Hamilton on F1’s final race before Halo: “It’s the last year where the cars will look good”
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says the years of Formula One cars looking good are about to come to an end as F1 prepares to introduce the Halo for the 2018 season.
Williams confirm Kubica, Sirotkin and Stroll for test
2017 F1 season
Posted onWilliams will run Robert Kubica, Sergey Sirotkin and Lance Stroll in next week’s test at he Yas Marina circuit, the team has confirmed.
Goodbye open cockpits, hello Halo: F1’s ten great watershed moments
F1 history
Posted onThe face of Formula One will change forever after this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The arrival of Halo is another watershed moment in the sport’s history.
Alonso raves about WEC Toyota after first test
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso said he was very impressed with Toyota’s World Endurance Championship car after testing it for the first time in Bahrain today.
Alonso will test WEC Toyota tomorrow
2017 F1 season
Posted onToyota has announced Fernando Alonso will test for them in Bahrain tomorrow amid rumours he will drive one of their cars at Le Mans next year.
New F1 logo planned? Trademark application reveals designs
2017 F1 season
Posted onFormula One’s new owners appear to be considering a replacement for the current F1 logo. Three new designs have been registered.
Villeneuve vs Stroll: Is the champion’s criticism tough but fair?
2017 F1 season
Posted onJacques Villeneuve called Lance Stroll “super quick and very talented” before the season began. But he’s changed his tune since then.
Formula V8 3.5 to close at end of season
2017 F1 season
Posted onThe Formula V8 3.5 championship, which many current F1 drivers competed in during their junior years, will close at the end of this season. Series organisers RPM blamed a lack of entries for 2018.
Toro Ross confirm Hartley and Gasly for 2018
2018 F1 season
Posted onBrendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly will continue to drive for the team in 2018, they have confirmed.
Norris facts: 12 things you should know about McLaren’s future F1 driver
2017 F1 season
Posted onLando Norris is already being tipped as F1’s next Lewis Hamilton. Here’s 12 things you should know about him.
Vettel’s Singapore crash is why his title hopes are over
2017 F1 season
Posted onSebastian Vettel’s Singapore crash damaged his championship hopes more than his retirements in Malaysia or Japan. Without it the title fight would still be alive.
Drivers prefer ultra-softs for final race of 2017
2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMost drivers have opted for large quantities of ultra-soft tyres for next week’s final race of the 2017 season at Yas Marina.
Pirelli and McLaren cancel Interlagos test over security fears
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli and McLaren have abandoned plans to conduct a two-day tyre test at Interlagos this week due to further security concerns at the Brazilian track.