Formula One News — October 2017

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Brawn impressed by rookies Vandoorne, Stroll

Ross Brawn says two F1 rookies have impressed him this year.

Magnussen says F1 rules nonsense

Kevin Magnussen has described as "nonsense" the amount of penalties handed out to F1 drivers.

Sainz admits Toro Rosso frustration

Carlos Sainz thinks the only thing stopping Toro Rosso from becoming a winning team is money.

Wehrlein a contender for Williams seat says Wolff

Pascal Wehrlein has emerged as a fourth candidate to become Lance Stroll's teammate at Williams next year.

Red Bull strength good for Vettel says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko thinks Red Bull's strength could play into the hands of former team driver Sebastian Vettel this weekend at Suzuka.

OCTOBER 4, 2017

F1 signs deal with ESPN for US television coverage

The Formula One group has signed a multi-year agreement with ESPN to broadcast Formula One in the United States.

Kubica and di Resta in Williams shootout

Robert Kubica will test for the Williams team later this month, amid reports he is a contender to replace Felipe Massa next year.

Force India named in Mallya money laundering

Vijay Mallya is accused of laundering money related to his F1 team Force India.

Verstappen can win again in 2017 says Lammers

Max Verstappen could win another race before the end of the 2017 season.

Montezemolo backs unreliable Ferrari car

Luca di Montezemolo has backed Ferrari, amid criticism of the Italian marque's poor car reliability in Malaysia.

Haas wants Sepang to pay Grosjean repair bill

Gunther Steiner has confirmed reports he is seeking compensation for Haas' repair bill from last weekend's Malaysian grand prix.

Red Bull to consider Ricciardo replacement says Marko

Dr Helmut Marko has admitted Red Bull is already looking for "alternatives" to Daniel Ricciardo for 2019.

Mercedes used Bottas as road block says Vettel

Sebastian Vettel has accused Valtteri Bottas of deliberately holding him up during last weekend's Malaysian grand prix.

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Vettel set to avoid Suzuka grid penalty

Sebastian Vettel looks set to avoid a grid penalty at Suzuka this weekend.

F1 to open New York office

F1 will open a US-based office, a spokesman has confirmed.

Sepang winner Verstappen has the flu

Max Verstappen has admitted he is not feeling well in the days before Sunday's Japanese grand prix.

Honda success would make McLaren look silly

Zak Brown admits McLaren team management will look "silly" if Honda takes a huge step forward in 2018.

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Race Analysis - No birthday presents: How Verstappen won

Malaysian GP - Race Analysis - By Dan Knutson in Sepang

Stroll crash could cost Vettel at Suzuka says Lauda

Sebastian Vettel's title hopes look set to take yet another hit, after a bizarre post-race incident in Malaysia.

Malaysia may return to F1 in future

Sunday's Malaysian grand prix may not have been the last at Sepang.

Steiner defends bad boy Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen's boss has defended the under-fire Danish driver.

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Race Notes - Verstappen wins Malaysia

Malaysian GP - Race Notes - By Mark Karp

Sunday Photos

Malaysian GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Malaysian GP - Sunday Press Conference