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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

No disasters as Haas prepares for season two

F1's small American team Haas appears to be enjoying a smooth winter period.

Sainz plays down podium hopes for 2017

Carlos Sainz has played down hopes he might record his first F1 podium this year.

Todt denies F1 needs radical overhaul

Jean Todt has denied that formula one needs to make radical changes in the new Liberty Media era.

Rosberg to attend five or six races in 2017

World champion Nico Rosberg says he will not get involved with technical matters despite continuing to work with Mercedes in 2017.

Rosberg not eyeing Formula E seat

World champion Nico Rosberg has denied he could keep his adrenaline flowing by moving into the all-electric series Formula E next year.

Renault targets fifth or sixth in 2017

Renault has set targets despite entering another "transitional season" in 2017.

Liberty should scrap Friday practice says Abiteboul

F1 should shake up its weekend format by eliminating the Friday practice sessions.

Ecclestone ousting inevitable

Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has backed the ousting of long-time F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Mercedes started power unit design in 2007 says Montezemolo

Luca di Montezemolo says it is no surprise that Mercedes is utterly dominating F1's current 'power unit' era.

Manor could still be saved for 2017?

Embattled F1 backmarker Manor's hopes may still be faintly alive.

JANUARY 31, 2017

F1 rumour surrounds Lowe gardening leave

Force India is arguing against Paddy Lowe being allowed to start work at Williams early in 2017.

Williams admits sponsor wanted older driver

Williams deputy Claire Williams has admitted the British team's options were narrow as it looked to replace the Mercedes-bound Valtteri Bottas for 2017.

Silverstone sees Ecclestone exit as British GP boost

Silverstone is sounding more hopeful about a future on the F1 calendar, in the days after Bernie Ecclestone lost his job as the sport's chief executive.

Todt wants less pressure on Schumacher son Mick

FIA president Jean Todt has urged the collective motor racing world to ease the pressure on the shoulders of Mick Schumacher.

Ecclestone exit an opportunity for F1 says Kaltenborn

Monisha Kaltenborn says the departure of F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone could be remembered as a positive "turning point" for the sport.

Bottas backer paying more for Mercedes move

Valtteri Bottas' personal sponsor is happy to pay a little more in 2017, as the Finn prepares to charge for wins and the title at Mercedes.

JANUARY 30, 2017

2017 cars brutally fast says Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg has tried the 2017-spec regulations in the Renault simulator -- and he says the new cars will be "brutally fast".

Too soon to say less overtaking in 2017 says Sainz

Carlos Sainz says F1 commentators should wait for the season to begin before declaring that overtaking is more difficult in 2017.

Vettel welcomes driver penalty rule tweak

Sebastian Vettel has welcomed news that less driver penalties will be handed out in 2017.

F1 must not give up on hybrid engines says Wolff

Toto Wolff says F1 should not give up on its 'hybrid' engine era.

Haas deal allows early F1 payment for Force India

A deal has been struck whereby Force India will get an advance on its official F1 prize money early in 2017.

FIA fair amid $80m windfall controversy says Carey

Chase Carey says the FIA is "fair" and "even-handed", amid a bubbling controversy that could spell trouble for Liberty Media's F1 buyout.

Austin would welcome more US races

US grand prix organisers say they would welcome more American races.

Wolff set to sign new Mercedes deal

Toto Wolff has indicated he is definitely heading towards a new contract with Mercedes.