Formula One News — May 2017

MAY 2, 2017

Ferrari, Mercedes moves for Alonso unlikely says Lauda

Niki Lauda has played down Fernando Alonso's chances of leaping to the front of the grid for 2018.

FIA happy with 2017 overtaking situation

F1's governing body is for now taking no action to spice up overtaking.

Honda engine has all disadvantages says Boullier

It is dark days at McLaren, with boss Eric Boullier insisting that Honda has to already get to work on its engine for 2018.

MAY 1, 2017

Bottas starts bid for 2018 Mercedes contract

Valtteri Bottas' hopes of securing a new contract beyond 2017 took a big step forwards in Russia.

Ricciardo plays down B car hopes

Daniel Ricciardo has played down hopes that Red Bull's early season struggles might soon be over.

Alonso leaving exit open for 2018

Fernando Alonso has admitted again that he could leave the McLaren-Honda project at the end of the season.

Sauber to use McLaren gearbox?

Sauber looks set to work closely with both McLaren and Honda in 2018 and beyond.