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VIDEO: Massa team-mate fights rival in Brazilian karting race
Felipe Massa’s team-mate was thrown out of a Brazilian karting race for repeatedly punching and attempting to strangle a rival after they crashed out of the 500 Milhas de Kart race.
F1: Haas: Biggest gains must come from aerodynamics in 2018
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says his squad’s biggest focus of improvement for 2018 will be its aerodynamic department having felt the US team suffered towards the end of the year due to a lack of development compared to its rivals.
Lowe: Halo weight hits F1 cars more than aerodynamics
Paddy Lowe has warned the biggest impact the Halo will have on 2018 Formula 1 cars will be the added weight the cockpit safety device will apply and the Williams chief fears it’ll hamper heavier drivers more.
Debate of the Day: How would you rate Bottas at Mercedes?
After Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Valtteri Bottas pulled himself out of his mid-season troubles , the Finn ended his maiden Formula 1 campaign with the German manufacturer third in the dr
Prost: Renault targeting performance over results in 2018
Renault F1 advisor Alain Prost says the French manufacturer will continue its focus on car development and performance gains rather than climbing the Formula 1 world constructors’ championship next season.
Mercedes must lose “diva” qualities for 2018 F1 car – Wolff
Toto Wolff says despite the W08 car proving to be the fastest on the Formula 1 grid in 2017 through its “diva” traits, he’s urging his Mercedes technical department to lose those characteristics for next season with the looming threat from its rivals.
Williams postpones F1 2018 driver decision until new year
Williams will not make a final decision regarding its 2018 Formula 1 line-up until the new year as it continues to mull over who will partner Lance Stroll next season.
New F1 pit complex plans revealed for 2019 Canadian GP
Plans for a new pit and paddock complex at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal have been unveiled, with Formula 1 first set to benefit at the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix.
McLaren almost back on schedule with 2018 car after engine delay
McLaren has almost recovered the two-week deficit on its 2018 Formula 1 car schedule after delaying its decision on its engine supplier for next season, according to team racing director Eric Boullier.
Use of grid girls in Formula 1 'under strong review'
Formula 1 bosses have confirmed the use of grid girls in the sport is "under strong review" as they look to address concerns from fans and observers.
Leclerc unsure of expectations for debut F1 season
Charles Leclerc is unwilling to set any firm expectations for his debut Formula 1 season in 2018 with Sauber, but is sure the team's improved engine agreement with Ferrari will offer "a big step".
Debate of the Day: Could Alonso win the F1 title in 2018?
Fernando Alonso may have endured a rotten three years with McLaren-Honda, but thanks to the arrival of new engine supplier Renault at the team for 2018, could he be in line to fight for a third Formula 1 world championship next season?
Magnussen: Best season for races, worst season for qualifying
Kevin Magnussen says it was his best Formula 1 campaign for races but worst for qualifying performances after struggling to get his Haas into a strong operating window over one lap.
Ricciardo will assess “who has the best car” before deciding F1 future
Daniel Ricciardo says he’ll wait to see which Formula 1 team has the best car for 2019 before deciding on his future in the sport.
F1: Was Raikkonen’s radio rant the best of 2017?
Formula 1 fans have voted Kimi Raikkonen’s radio rant during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the best radio moment in 2017.
Hartley eager to “prove my worth in F1”
Brendon Hartley says after a tough introduction to his Formula 1 career he is keen to “prove my worth” in the sport with the new-look Toro Rosso Honda squad in 2018.
Norris: If McLaren need me in F1 I’m ready
Lando Norris says he’s confident he could step up to the task if McLaren needed him in Formula 1 in 2018 having been appointed third and reserve driver in support of Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne.
GPDA secures complete F1 grid membership amid 'threats' to sport
The Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA) claims to have attained full membership of the Formula 1 grid heading into the 2018 season as it looks to curb the 'growing threats' to the sport's future.
Hamilton: Mercedes cannot afford to stand still ahead of tougher F1 title fight
Lewis Hamilton has stressed Mercedes cannot afford to stand still in the Formula 1 development race ahead of a possible four-way fight for the championship in 2018.
Ocon brushes off F1 teammate Perez's extra pressure claim
Esteban Ocon has dismissed Force India Formula 1 teammate Sergio Perez's claim that he will be under more pressure to perform in 2018, saying he is happy to have people taking notice of his strong on-track performances.
Tost: Kvyat 'deserves to be in F1' despite sacking
Toro Rosso team chief Franz Tost is hopeful that sacked driver Daniil Kvyat can secure a Formula 1 role in the near future, saying the Russian “deserves” to be on the grid.
Leclerc explains reasons behind #16 F1 number choice
Charles Leclerc has revealed the reasons behind his decision to choose #16 as his permanent number in Formula 1 ahead of his debut in 2018 with Alfa Romeo Sauber.
Perez: Pressure with Ocon at Force India in F1 next year
Sergio Perez believes the pressure will be on Force India Formula 1 teammate Esteban Ocon next year to replicate his impressive first season with the team, saying the paddock will “expect big things”.
Debate of the Day: Who is Ferrari's greatest ever F1 driver?
There has arguably been no greater or more influential team in the history of Formula 1 than Scuderia Ferrari, having been synonymous with the sport since the formation of the world championship back in 1950.