Formula One News — January 2018

A journalist has defended his claim that Williams has definitely decided to sign Sergey Sirotkin instead of Robert Kubica for 2018.

The sport's two quadruple world champions admit equalling F1 legend Juan Manuel Fangio's five titles would be a special achievement.

Valtteri Bottas says he is working hard to be a better driver in 2018.

Chase Carey has given Copenhagen the thumbs-up as a potential grand prix venue of the future.

Daniel Ricciardo says he would "happily" deal with some more internal tension with Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen.

A well-known driver manager and team chief says F1 is working to ensure only credible drivers make it to the grid.

F1's marketing chief says the sport is considering reforming rather than axing its traditional 'grid girls'.

Sean Gelael says he will continue his role with Toro Rosso this year.

Kevin Magnussen's continuing presence in F1 will help a bid to secure a place on the annual race calendar for Denmark, race officials have admitted.

A man close to the negotiations has issued a firm "no comment" on whether Williams' 2018 driver lineup is now complete.

Michael Schumacher's famous kart circuit in Kerpen looks set to close.

Former F1 driver Derek Warwick says it is possible the sport will lose its historic British grand prix.

Fernando Alonso is making "a mistake" by trying to combine F1 with endurance sports cars.

Kimi Raikkonen will bid for a better season in 2018 with a different race engineer.

New McLaren reserve Lando Norris says Daytona is the perfect opportunity to start learning from Fernando Alonso.

Lance Stroll has hit back at Jacques Villeneuve, saying the former Williams driver is "always negative".

Romain Grosjean has tipped McLaren to have a strong year in formula one after dumping Honda power.

Fernando Alonso may have more plans to race outside of F1, but he insists that his role with McLaren-Renault remains his main focus.

Team founder Peter Sauber says he does not think the Hinwil based team will become known as 'Alfa Romeo'.

Brendon Hartley says he will concentrate exclusively on formula one this year.

Max Verstappen says he would like to keep Daniel Ricciardo as his teammate in F1.

Otmar Szafnauer admits Force India is under pressure to change its name.

Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet says Fernando Alonso is to blame for his lack of success over the past decade.

Bernie Ecclestone says he may no longer attend grands prix.