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F1 announces Singapore GP contract extension
The Singapore Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 calendar through to 2021 following the announcement of a new contract on Friday.
Hulkenberg: The Sutil era will be finished…
Nico Hulkenberg has joked Adrian Sutil's era of being the Formula 1 driver with the most race starts without reaching the podium is over as he prepares to take the unwanted title this weekend in Singapore.
Ricciardo: Melbourne 'feels like another season' given Red Bull progress
Daniel Ricciardo is hopeful of mounting a bid for his second Formula 1 victory of the season in this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix thanks to Red Bull's rapid development progress throughout 2017.
Massa: Williams must prove it wants me to stay for 2018
Felipe Massa wants Williams to show that it wants to keep him as part of its Formula 1 line-up for the 2018 season if he is to extend his unexpected reprieve with the team into a second year.
Sainz: Renault rumours a good thing for me
While refusing to speculate on his immediate future amid rumours of a switch to Renault for the next race, Carlos Sainz says being linked to switches is a positive sign for his career in Formula 1.
Verstappen confident Red Bull can 'be a threat' in Singapore
Max Verstappen is confident that Red Bull can "be a threat" to Formula 1 front-runners Ferrari and Mercedes through this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix after being encouraged by the team's progress since the last street race in Monaco.
Hamilton wants Alonso to return to F1 title fight
Lewis Hamilton says regardless of what Fernando Alonso decides to do for 2018 he would like to see the two-time Formula 1 world champion return to the fight at the front.
Force India introduces mini-winged shark fin
Force India has got heads turning the Formula 1 paddock with its unique new shark fin design which includes 30 mini wings on top of the fin plus a larger T-wing as the hunt for downforce plays a key role at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Alonso to 'stay loyal', make decision on F1 future after McLaren engine call
Fernando Alonso wants to give McLaren the chance to firm up its Formula 1 engine plans before making any decision about his own future, wishing to show loyalty to the team after three difficult years.
McLaren decision day looms, Red Bull-Honda in 2019?
As the Formula 1 paddock prepares for the ‘mega-deal’ announcements in Singapore, it appears the 2018 engine agreements could have a knock-on effect at Red Bull for 2019.
Perez left with two options for 2018, 'really close' to signing F1 contract
Sergio Perez says he is close to finalising his Formula 1 plans for the 2018 season, having narrowed down to two options in recent weeks.
Ecclestone: It’s McLaren’s fault for Honda failure
Formula 1 chairman emeritus Bernie Ecclestone has pointed the finger of blame at McLaren for its split from Honda after three years of unreliable and underpowered engines.
Bottas contract a no-brainer for Mercedes – Wolff
Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas’s integration into the Mecedes set-up has exceeded expectations in 2017 and made the decision to hand the Finnish driver a one-year contract extension a simple one.
Valtteri Bottas secures Mercedes deal for 2018
Valtteri Bottas has signed a new one-year deal to stay with Mercedes for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship.
McLaren engine deal to be revealed in Singapore
McLaren’s expected split from Honda is set to be announced in Singapore as part of the mega-deal of ‘dominoes’ which will see Renault become its engine supplier for 2018 with Honda turning to Toro Rosso as part of the biggest shake-up for next season.
Alonso: McLaren has ‘real chance’ at Singapore
Fernando Alonso says McLaren-Honda must target points at the Singapore Grand Prix as it is expected to play to the strengths of the MCL32 package after a frustrating two races in Belgium and Italy.
Halo changes 2018 chassis construction – Renault
Renault’s technical director Nick Chester says introducing the Halo cockpit protector to its 2018 design has enforced construction alterations which he concedes has posed ‘a big challenge’.
Sauber keen to let Charles Leclerc focus on F2 title bid
Charles Leclerc needs to be given time to focus on clinching the FIA Formula 2 title before discussing a possible Formula 1 seat for 2018, reckons Sauber chief Frederic Vasseur.
Alonso: McLaren F1 engine call not biggest factor in deciding future
Fernando Alonso says that McLaren's call on a Formula 1 engine supplier for 2018 "won't be the most important thing" when it comes to deciding his own future.
McLaren unsure if Vandoorne will take penalty in Singapore
McLaren Formula 1 racing director Eric Boullier is unsure whether or not Stoffel Vandoorne will have to take a grid penalty for next weekend's Singapore Grand Prix following his retirement at Monza last Sunday.
Horner: Whiting 'too conservative' in Monza rain calls
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner feels that FIA race director Charlie Whiting was "too conservative" in his decision-making during the rain-hit qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix, having delayed the resumption of running for two-and-a-half hours.
Brown: McLaren can navigate any financial hit from Honda divorce
McLaren will be able to navigate any financial implications brought about by an early divorce with Formula 1 engine partner Honda, according to executive director Zak Brown.
Haas uneasy about fielding Ferrari F1 juniors in race seats
Gene Haas is uneasy about the idea of fielding a junior driver from another Formula 1 team, preferring to hire the best racer possible in order to move up the constructors' championship and net a greater prize money haul.
Sainz: Only F1 manufacturers are out-developing Toro Rosso
Carlos Sainz Jr. believes that Toro Rosso is out-developing its privateer rivals in Formula 1's midfield through the 2017 season, only losing ground on teams with manufacturer backing.