Formula One News — February 2017

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

No disasters as Haas prepares for season two

F1's small American team Haas appears to be enjoying a smooth winter period.

Sainz plays down podium hopes for 2017

Carlos Sainz has played down hopes he might record his first F1 podium this year.

Todt denies F1 needs radical overhaul

Jean Todt has denied that formula one needs to make radical changes in the new Liberty Media era.

Rosberg to attend five or six races in 2017

World champion Nico Rosberg says he will not get involved with technical matters despite continuing to work with Mercedes in 2017.

Rosberg not eyeing Formula E seat

World champion Nico Rosberg has denied he could keep his adrenaline flowing by moving into the all-electric series Formula E next year.

Renault targets fifth or sixth in 2017

Renault has set targets despite entering another "transitional season" in 2017.

Liberty should scrap Friday practice says Abiteboul

F1 should shake up its weekend format by eliminating the Friday practice sessions.

Ecclestone ousting inevitable

Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has backed the ousting of long-time F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Mercedes started power unit design in 2007 says Montezemolo

Luca di Montezemolo says it is no surprise that Mercedes is utterly dominating F1's current 'power unit' era.

Manor could still be saved for 2017?

Embattled F1 backmarker Manor's hopes may still be faintly alive.