Latest F1 Gossip

- Haas will unveil its new F1 car for the 2018 season online in the days leading up to pre-season testing before a physical launch on the morning of the first day of running in Barcelona ( F1To

- F1 drivers who manage their car’s technical capabilities the best will succeed in 2018, according to Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell, who hints at Lewis Hamilton’s “curiosity” as a key edge in performance (

- WEC officials are reportedly considering changing the date of October's 6 Hours of Fuji in Japan - currently clashing with the United States Grand Prix - to ensure F1 star Fernando Alonso can take part in the race (

- A mystery buyer is said to be interested in acquiring Ayrton Senna's McLaren-Ford MP4/8 in which he won the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix, with an estimated sale price of £4.5 million.

- Formula 1 race start times could be set to change in the future under proposals tabled to broadcasters at a meeting earlier this week in a bid to capture a wider international audience ( BBC Sport )

- Force India will go ahead with plans to rebrand for 2018, with its new name set to be revealed at the launch of its new car on February 25 in Barcelona ( Auto Motor und Sport )

- Germany, France, Mexico, the Netherlands and the USA are poised to be the first countries to get access to F1's new 'over the top' broadcasting service, with more potentially to be added (

Ferrari Chairman and CEO, Sergio Marchionne has revealed that Niki Lauda will not be joining the Italian team after recent speculation. Marchionne has said “Niki Lauda is fundamental to Mercedes.

Former British Formula 1 driver Derek Warwick has warned fans that it is possible for the British Grand Prix to be taken off of the calendar.

Mercedes engine boss Andy Cowell has revealed that the Formula 1 vehicles will race with an ‘all new’ engine this season.

Omar Szafnauer, Sahara Force India’s Chief Operating Officer, has revealed that the Formula 1 team is in the process of changing its name.

Daniel Ricciardo has stated that he is ‘aware' of the risk of waiting for a big Formula 1 contract. The Australian driver said “Yes, I’m aware as well that there’s always a risk.

Andy Palmer, the Aston Martin president and CEO, has revealed that a number of Formula 1 teams have shown an interest in working with the British manufacturer.

With 2018 here and New Year’s resolutions being made (and hopefully will be kept longer than three weeks) a fresh year brings a brand new season and plenty to look forward to.

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2017 provided plenty of memorable and dramatic moments in Formula 1 but with the year wrapping up and teams reflecting on their respective seasons is there a flashback which stands out above all others?

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Bernie Ecclestone has blasted new Formula 1 owners, Liberty Media, claiming that the sport needs to be run like a dictatorship. The 87-year-old said “Democracy has no place in Formula One.

Formula 1 chief executive, Chase Carey, believes he has a difficult challenge in obtaining long-term fans.

Valentino Rossi has claimed he “would like to see 12 Verstappens on the grid”.

Former Formula 1 World Champion and Mercedes team chairman, Niki Lauda, is the latest to reveal leaving the sport is a possibility. Last month Ferrari and Mercedes both hinted at possible exits and when asked if he could could imagine quitting, Lauda said: “Yes, logically.

Mercedes has joined Ferrari in a threat to quit Formula 1. When asked if Mercedes would leave F1 Toto Wolff said “Such a scenario is quite conceivable. Just as it is for Ferrari.” - Krone