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JANUARY 4, 2017

Politics spoiling McLaren passion says Ramirez

McLaren's former long-time team manager Jo Ramirez thinks "passion" is lacking in the Woking team of today.

Renault's Palmer not ruling out 2017 podium

Renault can target points and maybe even a podium in 2017.

Haas better fit than Renault or McLaren says Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen is sure he will enjoy his F1 career more now that he has switched teams for the second time.

No 2017 return for Haryanto

Rio Haryanto has dropped out of the running to return to F1 in 2017.

JANUARY 3, 2017

Focus leads to Vettel frustration says Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo says it is former teammate Sebastian Vettel's unbridled focus on F1 that leads to his obvious "frustration".

Bottas, Wehrlein, Massa moves to be confirmed

The late and sensational rush in the 2017 driver 'silly season' is now set to end.

Ferrari to crack 1000hp in 2017?

Ferrari will crack the 1000 horse power barrier with its 2017 engine, according to a report in Italy's La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Rosberg trainer unsure of next move

Nico Rosberg's physical trainer is not sure what his next move will be.

Ricciardo relationship could change says Verstappen

Max Verstappen admits that if Red Bull's 2017 car is a title challenger, his relationship with teammate Daniel Ricciardo would change.

Hakkinen hopes to see Schumacher again

As the three-year anniversary of his skiing accident passes, Michael Schumacher is quietly turning 48.

Brown plays down McLaren sale talk

Zak Brown thinks his impact at McLaren can be felt immediately in 2017.

Toro Rosso eyes engine naming deal

Toro Rosso is in talks about selling the naming rights of the team's engine supplier for 2017.

DECEMBER 28, 2016

2017 another tough year for Renault says Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg thinks 2017 could be a second consecutive tough campaign for the Renault works team.

Alonso is Vandoorne's worst enemy says Ickx

Stoffel Vandoorne's "worst enemy" in 2017 will be his highly rated teammate Fernando Alonso.

Lauda slams Brawn's Mercedes contribution

Niki Lauda has hit out at Ross Brawn's contribution to the recent success of the Mercedes team.

Schumacher's son targets F1 title

Mick Schumacher says he wants to follow in his famous father's footsteps by winning the world championship.

Rosberg hits back at Hamilton complaints

World champion Nico Rosberg has hit back at his former teammate's complaints about losing key members of his race crew in 2016.

Nasr admits he could lose F1 seat

Felipe Nasr has admitted it is possible he will be left without a F1 seat for 2017.

Massa not commenting on F1 return

Felipe Massa is still refusing to comment on widespread speculation his F1 retirement will be very short lived.

Stewart says only 5 drivers earn more than him

Sir Jackie Stewart claims he earns more than most of the entire F1 grid.

Liberty not offering teams voting power?

F1 teams are being offered shares in the sport but not voting rights, according to Germany's Auto Motor und Sport.

Rosberg exit is Ricciardo boost

The shock retirement of world champion Nico Rosberg is a big boost to Daniel Ricciardo's title chances.

DECEMBER 27, 2016

Bottas a possibility for 2017 says Wolff

Toto Wolff has admitted for the first time that Valtteri Bottas is a "possibility" to replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes.

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Liberty could scratch Fridays from F1 schedule

New owners Liberty Media are considering scratching Fridays from the F1 race weekend.