Formula One News — April 2017

APRIL 8, 2017

Wehrlein hopes for Bahrain return

Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein says he is hopeful he will be fit enough to race in Bahrain next weekend.

Qualifying Report - In a while

Chinese GP - Qualifying Report - By Dan Knutson

Qualifying Results

Chinese GP - Qualifying Results

Shanghai clouds threaten China GP

A cloud is literally hanging over this weekend's Chinese grand prix.

No 2017 engine for Sauber this year

Sauber boss Monisha Kaltenborn has played down rumours the Swiss team could switch to Ferrari's 2017-spec engine mid-season.

FIA working on Halo alternative Shield

Secret plans for an alternative to the controversial 'Halo' cockpit protection system have been leaked in the Shanghai paddock.

McLaren not setting Honda deadline

Zak Brown says McLaren is not setting a deadline for Honda to take a big leap out of its current engine crisis.

F1 boss says 21 races in 2018

There will be 21 races on the F1 calendar next year.

Wehrlein fractured bone in winter crash says Wolff

Toto Wolff has revealed that Sauber driver Pascal Wehrlein actually fractured a bone in his back in his race of champions crash during the winter.

Practice 3 Report - Clearing the air

Chinese GP - Practice 3 Report - By Dan Knutson

Practice 3 Results

Chinese GP - Practice 3 Results

APRIL 7, 2017

Friday Photos

Chinese GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Chinese GP - Friday Press Conference

Marchionne retirement plan on track

Sergio Marchionne's plan to step down as president of the Ferrari parent Fiat Chrysler appears on track.

Hamilton worried about Pirelli wets in China

Lewis Hamilton admitted he is concerned that his first taste of Pirelli's new wet tyres will be this weekend in China.

Friday Team Quotes

Chinese GP - Friday Team Quotes

F1 open to rule changes says Wolff

F1 should be "open" to making tweaks if the on-track spectacle does not live up to the hype in 2017.

Grosjean agrees that pay drivers should go

Romain Grosjean has backed moves to nudge so-called 'pay drivers' out of formula one.

Ricciardo wants Renault update sooner

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he hopes Renault pushes through a scheduled engine upgrade to get Red Bull back on track in 2017.

Ecclestone buying Interlagos good says Massa

Felipe Massa says it would be "good" if a buyer for Brazilian grand prix venue Interlagos is being lined up.

Vandoorne unsure of Honda fix timing

Stoffel Vandoorne says he doesn't know how long it will take McLaren-Honda to fix its current problems.

Petronas staying despite Malaysia GP exit

The Malaysian grand prix in October will be the last held at the Sepang circuit near Kuala Lumpur, a constant F1 host since 1999.

Alonso rules out quitting mid-season

Fernando Alonso has dismissed speculation he might quit McLaren-Honda mid-way through the 2017 season.

Wehrlein fitness criticism unfair says Kaltenborn

Monisha Kaltenborn has hit back at rumours there is definitely more to the story regarding Pascal Wehrlein's supposed lack of fitness.