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JANUARY 9, 2017

Hulkenberg training hard for 2017

Nico Hulkenberg says he has never worked harder ahead of a new season of formula one.

Lost money hurt Manor survival chances says owner

Manor owner Stephen Fitzpatrick has admitted losing tenth place in the 2016 world championship was a real blow to the team's hopes of survival.

Hulkenberg happy without Mercedes seat

As he prepares for 2017, Nico Hulkenberg insists he is content.

Returning Massa broke Formula E deal

Felipe Massa had to break an agreement to race in Formula E this year, according to the Spanish sports daily Marca.

JANUARY 7, 2017

Manor admits survival in doubt

Manor and its administrators have admitted that the F1 team's short-term survival is in doubt.

Alternatives quiet over Silverstone news

British motor racing tracks have played down Bernie Ecclestone's hint they might be in the running to take over the British grand prix.

Renault to launch on February 21

Renault has become the fourth F1 team to reveal a 2017 car launch date.

McLaren to run new Honda engine in 2017

McLaren has revealed that it will use a new Honda engine in 2017.

JANUARY 6, 2017

Manor to enter administration again

Manor is once again facing the prospect of collapse, according to authoritative British media reports on Friday.

Bottas ready to win in F1

Valtteri Bottas is ready to win races in formula one, according to his trainer.

Rosberg to remain Mercedes ambassador?

Nico Rosberg looks set to stay with Mercedes as a brand ambassador.

Now Force India reveals 2017 launch date

Force India has become the third team to reveal a launch date for its 2017 car.

Ecclestone happy, not angry, as F1 stars retire

Bernie Ecclestone insists he is happy rather than upset that some of F1's biggest names have elected to retire.

Silverstone warns it could break F1 contract

A new cloud has moved over the future of the British grand prix.

JANUARY 5, 2017

Ecclestone defends Vettel amid criticism

Bernie Ecclestone has jumped to the defence of Sebastian Vettel, amid criticism of the Ferrari driver's performance and frustration in 2016.

Force India wants to beat top team in 2017 says Ocon

Esteban Ocon says he and Force India are aiming high for 2017.

Alesi hails Ferrari deal for Giovinazzi

Jean Alesi has hailed Ferrari's decision to sign up an Italian driver for 2017.

Merhi not impressed by Verstappen hype

Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi has moved to calm the hype surrounding Max Verstappen.

Ecclestone wants Schumacher name back in F1

Bernie Ecclestone says he hopes F1 legend Michael Schumacher's teenage son makes it all the way to formula one.

JANUARY 4, 2017

Mercedes to launch 2017 car in February

Mercedes on Wednesday announced it will launch its 2017 car on 23 February.

Allison departure hurt Ferrari says Alesi

Jean Alesi thinks the departure of James Allison in 2016 had a big impact on Ferrari's season.

FIA bans Mercedes concept after Ferrari letter - report

Ferrari has reportedly made a bold bid to catch up in 2017 by designing a new suspension system, or have the Mercedes-pioneered concept banned by the FIA.

Almost impossible task for Hamilton teammate says Merhi

Former F1 driver Roberto Merhi has tipped a tough forthcoming season for Lewis Hamilton's new teammate.

Vandoorne plays down Hamilton comparison

Stoffel Vandoorne is refusing to compare himself with Lewis Hamilton.