Formula One News — April 2017

Jacques Villeneuve has hit out at drivers critical of Fernando Alonso's decision to tackle the Indy 500 next month.

Ferrari has set off "alarm bells" at triple back-to-back world champions Mercedes.

Eric Boullier insists F1 rookie Stoffel Vandoorne is "not under pressure" amid McLaren-Honda's current performance crisis.

Force India boss Vijay Mallya was arrested in London on Tuesday.

Mercedes' two drivers have admitted the team is struggling with tyre problems in 2017.

Former Renault boss Frederic Vasseur says the French works team is performing well in 2017.

Felipe Massa has called a close to the latest controversy surrounding Max Verstappen.

Fernando Alonso's career has taken a "strange" turn because of "mistakes" in his decision-making processes.

Christian Horner says Red Bull does not intend to release Carlos Sainz from his contract.

Porsche has played down claims it will host Fernando Alonso's bid for 2018 Le Mans victory.

Lance Stroll says he is not getting down about the difficult start to his F1 career.

Max Verstappen has apologised to Brazilians following comments he made in Bahrain last weekend.

Ferrari has denied claims its 2017 car is more suited to the driving style of Sebastian Vettel.

Mansour Ojjeh says McLaren and Honda are working feverishly to get out of a "crisis", because either side "cannot continue like this".

Sources close to Fernando Alonso have "strongly denied" suggestions the Spaniard voluntarily quit Sunday's Bahrain grand prix.

Renault is a standout midfield performer so far in 2017.

Ferrari's hopes of keeping Sebastian Vettel on board beyond 2017 have taken a giant leap forward.

Eric Boullier says he initially did not support Fernando Alonso's move to skip Monaco next month in order to bid for Indy 500 victory.

Felipe Massa says he cannot understand why Jenson Button is not testing for McLaren before contesting next month's Monaco grand prix.

Mercedes reluctantly used team orders in Bahrain because "the situation is different now".

Chase Carey has hit back at his predecessor Bernie Ecclestone following comments made in Bahrain last weekend.

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Felipe Massa has warned Max Verstappen to "be careful" with comments he makes to the media.