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