2017

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Formula 1 has found a "good concept to start off with" with the proposed engine rules for the 2021 season, according to Haas team boss Günther Steiner following their unveiling last week.

Romain Grosjean is hopeful that Toro Rosso's recent driver changes could help Haas move up the Formula 1 constructors' championship table in the final two races of the season as it bids to improve on its eighth-place finish from 2016.

Force India Formula 1 chief Vijay Mallya is happy for the team to take more risks and try out a "new approach" through the final two races of the season after clinching fourth place in the constructors' championship with a record points total.

Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has revealed the team was "very close" to signing Fernando Alonso for the 2009 season after holding talks with his management, only for a disagreement over the length of contract to cause negotiations to break down.

Formula 1 reaches its final destination heading West at Sao Paulo for the Brazilian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton having wrapped up the world title in Mexico it is a straight race for wins in the final two races.

Johann Zarco is looking to wrap-up a stunning debut MotoGP season with a possible victory challenge at Valencia this weekend.

"Xavi's given us a nice goodbye present, but I don't like goodbyes!" - Herve Poncharal.

Max Verstappen would give his backing to a permanent set of FIA stewards at Formula 1 events in the wake of the controversy surrounding his penalty at the United States Grand Prix last month.

Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene says the Italian manufacturer is open and willing to negotiate its current deal in Formula 1 with new owners Liberty Media as a quit threat overhangs the squad.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he has no concern about any crisis of confidence from Daniel Ricciardo after being hit by back-to-back retirements and the news of Max Verstappen’s re-signing.

Jonathan Rea says he wants to relish in the moment of dominating the World Superbike championship after capping a phenomenal 2017 with a double victory in Qatar to rewrite the record book.

Leandro Mercado will remain on the World Superbike championship grid for 2018 after securing a deal with Orelac Racing VerdNatura which is set to step up to the Superbike class next yet.

Full race two results from the thirteenth round of the 2017 World Superbike Championship at the Losail International Circuit, Qatar.   1. Jonathan Rea GBR Kawasaki Racing ZX-10RR 17 laps

Lucas Mahias has secured his maiden World Supersport title with a thrilling victory after a frantic race-long battle against Jules Cluzel, while Kenan Sofuoglu gritted his way to a valiant third place on his comeback from injury.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is assured both his drivers can battle for Formula 1 world titles if his squad can provide them with a car to take on Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel in 2018.

Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul admits the French manufacturer’s target of fifth place in the 2017 Formula 1 world constructors' championship now looks a tough proposition having conceded further ground to its rivals at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Felipe Massa has confirmed he will retire from Formula 1 following the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix later this month, calling time on a 15-season career spent with Sauber, Ferrari and Williams.

Renault Sport managing director Cyril Abiteboul says the number of engine failures the French manufacturer suffered during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend was “unacceptable” and key changes have been made to avoid a similar fate in Brazil.

Lucas Mahias has moved closer to sealing the 2017 World Supersport championship by taking his maiden pole position of the year at the season finale with a lap record on the GRT Yamaha.

Davide Brivio believes the selection of Suzuki’s current 2017 engine spec was a key factor in the factory’s difficult MotoGP season, with its perceived benefits creating other problems for riders Andrea Iannone and Alex Rins.

Ferrari President Sergio Marchionne says “a combination of technical issues and driver misjudgement” were to blame for the team’s second half of the season collapse fighting for the Formula 1 world titles.

Jonathan Rea has once again blitzed the competition in 2017 to set a new lap record at the Losail International Circuit to take pole position for race one of the season finale.

Alberto Puig has shed light on Dorna’s decision to withdraw the recently formed British Talent Team from the Moto3 world championship for 2018, believing the jump from British Talent Cup to the world championship to be too great.