F1 News
We're first for the latest F1 news. We cover all the important Formula One news there is, including updates on machine reveals, team news, and more. See brand new content and insightful 'first look' news coverage showing the forthcoming F1 season.
Stay up to date with all of the F1 news you'll need, with new content added as it breaks, sometimes several times a day! Get the latest news from the world of F1 below.
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.
Pirelli confirms tyre picks for first three F1 races of 2018
Pirelli has confirmed its tyre selections for the opening three races of the 2018 Formula 1 season, with neither of its new compounds set to feature.
Hamilton and Mercedes 'a million times closer’ than at end of 2016
Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes Formula 1 team are “a million times closer” than they were 12 months ago after clearing the air following his bitter rivalry with Nico Rosberg, according to squad chief Toto Wolff.
Debate of the Day: Can Red Bull and McLaren win again in 2018?
Red Bull and McLaren may have been two of Formula 1’s most prominent teams since the turn of the millennium, yet neither has managed to attain a huge amount of success in recent years.
Renault ‘too aggressive’ in push to improve F1 power unit
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has conceded the French manufacturer has been “too aggressive” to improve its power unit, resulting in a lack of reliability and recurring issues across the course of the 2017 season.
Ricciardo wins vote for F1 overtake of 2017
Daniel Ricciardo’s triple pass on his way to victory during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix has clinched victory in the vote to be named the best overtake of 2017 in Formula 1.
Wolff: F1 misses Ecclestone’s hand grenades
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Formula 1 misses “the odd hand grenade flying through the paddock” in reference to Bernie Ecclestone's management style in the sport before Liberty Media’s takeover.
Debate of the Day: Does F1 miss Ecclestone?
Mercedes boss says Formula 1 misses Bernie Ecclestone’s “
Horner: F1 bracing for payment drop until 2021
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner fears Formula 1 teams could feel the pinch of Liberty Media’s changes to the sport until potentially 2021 as the new owners invest in other areas with the aim of improving the overall picture.
Massa appointed head of FIA Karting Commission
Felipe Massa has been named the FIA’s new head of its Karting Commission having recently retried from Formula 1 at the end of 2017.