Formula One News — April 2017

Fernando Alonso has played down criticism of his decision to skip Monaco next month to contest the Indy 500.

A former F1 driver has defended Kimi Raikkonen, following criticism from Ferrari's bosses in China.

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed he will also attend the next round on the F1 schedule, in Russia.

Top team figures at Red Bull are already playing down the likelihood of a championship tilt in 2017.

Sergio Marchionne has played down suggestions Ferrari might see Max Verstappen as the great Italian team's next driver.

Bahrain GP - Practice 2 Report - By Dan Knutson in Manama

Bahrain GP - Friday Photos

Bahrain GP - Friday Press Conference

Bahrain GP - Friday Team Quotes

Bahrain GP - Practice 2 Results

Bahrain GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Manama

Bahrain GP - Practice 1 Results

Valtteri Bottas says he is staying calm, despite being outperformed in his first two races since switching to Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton says he does not want 'number 1' status at Mercedes.

Ferrari's 'media blackout' is back in Bahrain.

Daniel Ricciardo has denied rumours he is lining up a switch to Ferrari for 2018.

Daniel Ricciardo says it should be no great surprise that Red Bull is having to fight back in 2017.

Paddock rumblings about a flexible Ferrari have made the trip from China to Bahrain.

Pascal Wehrlein has hit out at the media, as he returns from injury to contest this weekend's Bahrain grand prix.

Stoffel Vandoorne says he is not doubting his abilities, despite a difficult opening pair of races in 2017.

Sauber could be on the cusp of becoming the second Honda-powered team in F1.

Romain Grosjean says he is surprised Fernando Alonso has decided to skip F1's prestigious Monaco grand prix.

Bahrain GP - Thursday Press Conference

Jenson Button appears in pole position to step in and contest next month's Monaco grand prix for McLaren.