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Debate of the Day: Can Hamilton beat Schumacher's seven F1 titles?
Lewis Hamilton was officially crowned Formula 1 world champion for a fourth time on Friday night when he picked up the winners' trophy at the FIA Prize Giving gala in Paris - but how many more times will he do it?
Rowland in talks with Williams for F1 race seat
Oliver Rowland has become a surprise late contender for the Williams race seat for the 2018 Formula 1 world championship alongside Lance Stroll as the team continues to delay its official decision.
Red Bull calls ignore benefits of three engines in 2018 – Lowe
Williams technical boss Paddy Lowe says the calls to scrap the reduction to three engines permitted for the entire 2018 Formula 1 world championship ignores the cost cutting and development drive installed.
Magnussen: At Haas there is no bullshit…
Kevin Magnussen says he’s loving life at Haas and sees it as a devoted racing team compared to his previous Formula 1 teams as he aims to build on his maiden year with the American squad in 2018.
Abiteboul reveals key role of Sainz in Renault’s late surge
Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says the energy and knowledge Carlos Sainz Jr applied during his late season switch to the French manufacturer was vital in its surge at the end of the season to take sixth place off his former squad Toro Rosso.
Jean Todt confirms third term as FIA President
Jean Todt has confirmed he’ll take a third term as FIA President after being unopposed at the final World Motor Sport Council meeting of the year in Paris.
F1: Mercedes needs “disruption and calmness” mix from Hamilton, Bottas
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he wants a balance between disruption and calmness from his two Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas to produce a winning combination but isn’t worried about a similar situation to Hamilton’s relationship with Nico Rosberg.
Renault aims to profit from ‘open’ 2018 F1 driver market - Prost
Renault special advisor Alain Prost is keen to see the French manufacturer take advantage of an open Formula 1 driver market in 2018 as it continues to build towards the top.
Gasly: Toro Rosso’s Honda switch guarantees quality parts
Pierre Gasly says Toro Rosso’s switch from Renault to Honda power units from 2018 will ensure “there will be no compromise” for the team after its frustrating end to the season.
F1 demands independent security plans for Brazil GP
After a report into the security problems at this year’s Brazilian Grand Prix by Liberty Media and the FIA, F1's governing body has recommended an independent security expert to apply additional plans and create a police centre at the Interlagos circuit for future races.
Debate of the Day: Will changes to F1 grid penalty rules work?
At the final FIA World Motor Sport Council meeting of the year it was confirmed
Honda shuffles Hasegawa out of head F1 role
Honda has confirmed a switch in management of its Formula 1 operation ahead of its new partnership with Toro Rosso, with Yusuke Hasegawa replaced by Toyoharu Tanabe as its new head.
FIA confirms 2018 F1 calendar, timetable shake-up and grid penalty changes
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has announced a raft of changes set to hit Formula 1 in 2018 from the ability to change the event timetable to a reshaping of the engine grid penalty rules.
Ricciardo leads F1 passing nominations
Daniel Ricciardo has three overtakes nominated in the top 10 for passes of the year in the 2017 Formula 1 world championship, with Sebastian Vettel in close company getting two nods.
F1: Steiner wants Grosjean to temper emotions over radio
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says he’s keen to continue to ease Romain Grosjean’s outbursts over the team radio but accepts he won’t change the French driver’s approach.
Have Red Bull grabbed an edge with Pirelli’s 2018 F1 tyres?
Red Bull has maximised its testing time with the 2018 Pirelli tyres by notching up the highest number of kilometres ahead of the next Formula 1 season.
Ricciardo ready for ‘fun’ fight against Verstappen
Daniel Ricciardo concedes Max Verstappen’s improvements since stepping up to Red Bull puts them on an even footing in the hunt for maiden Formula 1 world titles, but wants the team to be in the championship fight regardless of his team-mate relationship.
Hartley credits Marko for taking risk on him
Brendon Hartley says he has huge respect for Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko for ‘taking that risk’ by putting the New Zealander straight into a Toro Rosso drive before securing his Formula 1 future at the team for 2018.
Debate of the Day: Is F1 ready for the Halo?
Force India’s Sergio Perez says the new Halo cockpit protector will become a familiar sight on Formula 1 cars after three or four races in 2018 as the sport prepares for big changes.
Perez: F1 will get used to Halo ‘after three or four races’
Sergio Perez has faith Formula 1 will adjust to life with the Halo cockpit protector after the opening few rounds and feels it’s a safety move which has been a long time coming.
Gianluca Petecof joins Ferrari Driver Academy
Ferrari has announced the latest edition to its Driver Academy with 15-year-old Gianluca Petecof joining its ranks.
Haas seeks for ‘ground rules’ from Liberty for new F1 era
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner wants to see Formula 1 owners Liberty Media lay out its core rules for the future of the sport around a potential team cost cap and prize money distribution ahead of the new era in the sport.
Ricciardo tops F1 overtaking charts
Daniel Ricciardo has secured the record for most overtakes during the 2017 Formula 1 season with 43 in total including 13 during the British Grand Prix, the most overtakes by one driver at a single race.
Stroll reveals “rock bottom” moment from rookie F1 year
Lance Stroll says starting his rookie Formula 1 season with three retirements from the opening three races came as his lowest point in his burgeoning career but is thrilled to have recovered from a tough beginning with Williams.