Formula One News — June 2017

JUNE 9, 2017

Vettel not thinking about title win

F1's title contenders do not want to talk about their championship battle, ahead of the seventh out of 20 races on the 2017 calendar.

Alonso to Renault would be great says Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg says he would welcome the arrival of Fernando Alonso at Renault next year.

Audi to make F1 decision soon

Audi is not ruling out entering F1 in time for the new engine regulations in 2021.

Kubica lost weight for F1 return

Robert Kubica appears to be serious about a potential return to F1.

Wehrlein 100 percent after doctor checks

Pascal Wehrlein has confirmed reports that he is back to full fitness after his early-season back injury.

JUNE 8, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Canadian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Wolff, Daimler slam Mercedes quit rumours

Mercedes has reacted angrily to Eddie Jordan's claim the German carmaker might pull out of formula one.

McLaren gives Honda Spa deadline?

Speculation McLaren and Honda could be set to split is intensifying ahead of this weekend's Canadian grand prix.

Stroll needs time and patience says Bottas

Valtteri Bottas has joined those who think struggling F1 rookie Lance Stroll needs more time to prove himself.

Mercedes, not Ferrari, using team orders says Surer

Marc Surer thinks it is Mercedes, not Ferrari, who have been using 'team orders' so far in 2017.

Zanardi thinks Kubica return possible

Alex Zanardi thinks it is possible Robert Kubica could return to formula one.

Vettel is logical title favourite says Zanardi

Alex Zanardi has joined those who think Ferrari's decade-long title drought could finally end in 2017.

Lowe exit not cause of Mercedes slump

Toto Wolff has denied Mercedes' performance took a hit in 2017 due to the departure of Paddy Lowe.

JUNE 7, 2017

Paul Ricard set for mid-year 2018 date

Paul Ricard is heading for a mid-year race date for the return of the French grand prix next year.

Ferrari chief tips Vettel to stay

Ferrari's technical boss Mattia Binotto thinks Sebastian Vettel will sign a new deal with the Maranello team.

Jordan tips Mercedes to quit F1

Eddie Jordan has tipped Mercedes to quit formula one after the 2018 season.

Ferrari could win 2017 title says Alesi

Jean Alesi thinks it is possible Ferrari will win its first championship for a decade this year.

Stroll struggles no surprise says Grosjean

Romain Grosjean says he is not surprised Lance Stroll is struggling in 2017.

JUNE 6, 2017

McLaren car among best in 2017

Honda might be badly struggling, but McLaren is confident it has one of the very best cars on the 2017 grid.

Vettel benefiting from meticulous approach

Toto Wolff has admitted Sebastian Vettel's work ethic may have helped Ferrari to speed ahead in 2017.

Pirelli's Isola plays down Italian mystery

Mario Isola has played down rumours of an 'Italian' conspiracy to help Ferrari dominate in 2017.

Kubica to test F1 car in Valencia

Six years after his near-fatal crash, Robert Kubica is set to return to the wheel of a formula one car.

Don't assess Stroll until 2018 says Stewart

F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart has defended struggling rookie Lance Stroll.

No good candidates to replace Raikkonen

Kimi Raikkonen has a good chance of hanging onto his place at Ferrari beyond 2017.