Formula One News — July 2017

JULY 7, 2017

Williams defends Stroll's private tests

The next steps in Lance Stroll's private test programme are not known.

Ferrari not confirming engine boss exit

Ferrari is not confirming reports that its engine boss has left the team.

Wehrlein admits Sauber atmosphere different

Pascal Wehrlein is not ruling out staying at Sauber next year.

Massa could stay in 2018 says Williams

Felipe Massa could stay in formula one beyond the end of this year.

Alonso dismisses Vettel, Hamilton comments

Fernando Alonso says he is not concerned if the top drivers at Ferrari and Mercedes do not want him as their 2018 teammate.

Failures not Verstappen's fault says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says his Red Bull teammate is not to blame for a run of technical failures.

Practice 1 Report - The fastest ever

Austrian GP - Practice 1 Report - By Dan Knutson in Spielberg

Practice 1 Results

Austrian GP - Practice 1 Results

JULY 6, 2017

Thursday Press Conference

Austrian GP - Thursday Press Conference

Cosworth attends latest F1 engine meeting

If the latest F1 meeting is any indication, the sport's future is looking bright.

Whiting to retire rumours re-surface

Speculation is once again doing the rounds that long time F1 race director Charlie Whiting could be set to be replaced.

Alonso expects nothing from new Honda

Fernando Alonso has played down expectations about Honda's 'new' engine ahead of the Austrian grand prix this weekend.

Carey denies targeting 25-race F1 calendar

Chase Carey has denied setting 25 races per season as the target for future F1 calendars.

No more chances for temper-prone Vettel

The FIA would have to act if Sebastian Vettel loses control of his temper one more time.

Now communication boss leaves Sauber

Another key Sauber member has left the Swiss F1 team.

JULY 5, 2017

Vettel crashgate over now says Lauda

Mercedes chiefs have called an end to the Sebastian Vettel 'crashgate' saga.

Paul Ricard bids to host 2018 winter tests

Paul Ricard could be the scene of next year's official F1 winter testing.

Sauber set to confirm Vasseur as boss

Sauber is set to announce Frederic Vasseur as its new team boss.

F1 talk too early for Mick Schumacher

It is too early to be predicting F1 stardom for Mick Schumacher.

Villeneuve not sorry for Stroll criticism

Jacques Villeneuve has refused to apologise for his harsh outspokenness about his countryman Lance Stroll's performance in F1 this year.

Stroll's private testing not fair says Villeneuve

Jacques Villeneuve has hit out at the private testing programme being enjoyed this year by controversial F1 rookie Lance Stroll.

JULY 4, 2017

Vettel escapes major FIA penalty

Sebastian Vettel has issued an apology after avoiding a major additional penalty as a result of intentionally driving into Lewis Hamilton in Baku.

F1 targets lighter engines for future

Weight has emerged as a major factor as F1 prepares to change its engine formula beyond 2020.

Ocon moving on after Perez run-ins

Esteban Ocon has vowed to move on amid a controversial period in his relationship with Force India teammate Sergio Perez.