Formula One News — January 2018

JANUARY 4, 2018

Briatore sorry Kubica comeback failed

Flavio Briatore says it's a shame Robert Kubica will not make a sensational return to formula one in 2018.

Media still hungry for Schumacher news

The media has not given up the quest to learn more about the current condition of F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

Wolff winter less stressful than 2017

Toto Wolff says he has enjoyed a more relaxing winter compared to a year ago.

JANUARY 3, 2018

Mercedes getting close to 1000hp?

Mercedes is just 50 horse power shy of the landmark 1000hp breakthrough with its current F1 'power unit'.

Bottas only number 2 driver says Villeneuve

Valtteri Bottas is a "solid number 2" for world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Hamilton cool on venue for French GP return

Lewis Hamilton thinks a better venue could have been selected for this year's return of the French grand prix.

Mick Schumacher staying in F3

Mick Schumacher is set to remain in European F3 for a second season this year.

Copenhagen, Nurburgring eye F1 race deals

Plans for a grand prix in Copenhagen are speeding ahead.

Wolff expects Hamilton to stay at Mercedes

Toto Wolff is sure Lewis Hamilton will race on with Mercedes.

Williams set to announce Sirotkin deal

Williams looks set to announce a two-year contract with Sergey Sirotkin.

Less overtaking due to teams, not cars says Whiting

Charlie Whiting has defended F1's regulations, declaring that the biggest issue for the sport is in fact the competitiveness of the midfield teams.