- Formula 1 - Season 2017 -

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Robert Kubica returns to action in crucial Williams test
ABU DHABI -- Robert Kubica has returned to duty for Williams in a crucial test which may well determine whether he will be the team's full-time driver in 2018.

Abu Dhabi test, day one: Kimi Raikkonen leads way in morning, Fernando Alonso crashes out
ABU DHABI -- Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen led the way on the opening morning Pirelli's Abu Dhabi test of its 2018 tyre compounds, while Fernando Alonso hit the wall with his McLaren.

Kubica's confidence in 2018 drive growing after Abu Dhabi test
ABU DHABI -- Robert Kubica admits he is still finding "compensations" to account for the limitations caused by his injuries, but remains confident he has proved he is capable of a full-time return with Williams next season.

Abu Dhabi test, day one: Kimi Raikkonen quickest as Robert Kubica logs century of laps
ABU DHABI -- Kimi Raikkonen topped the first day of Pirelli's Abu Dhabi tyre test as Robert Kubica's crucial test with Williams saw him log a century of laps.

Plans emerge for a women-only motor racing championship
Plans have been drawn up to stage an historic women-only motor racing championship which could be launched in 2019.

Hamilton: Hyper-soft tyre is Pirelli's best yet
After testing Pirelli's new hyper-soft compound for the first time, Lewis Hamilton believes the Italian manufacturer has finally made a breakthrough in its Formula One tyre development.

Williams says there are 'no issues' with Robert Kubica limitations
ABU DHABI -- Williams technical chief Paddy Lowe has refused to give any indication of the team's plans for Robert Kubica beyond this week's tyre tests.

Abu Dhabi test, day two: Sebastian Vettel keeps Ferrari top at lunch
ABU DHABI -- Sebastian Vettel kept Ferrari top on the morning of the final day of track action for the 2017 Formula One season.

Sauber confirms Alfa Romeo as title sponsor for 2018
The Alfa Romeo name will return to Fomula One for the first time in over 30 years as a new title sponsor of Sauber, starting in 2018.

Ferrari's Santander deal comes to an end
Ferrari's sponsorship deal with Santander has come to an end after an eight-year partnership with the Spanish bank.

Carey says Liberty is giving F1 'fresh momentum'
ABU DHABI -- Formula One CEO Chase Carey says Liberty Media has taken steps in 2017 to build a stable foundation for the sport after years of being "underserved by a continual short-term focus" under Bernie Ecclestone.

Vettel finishes Abu Dhabi test on top
ABU DHABI -- The chequered flag has fallen on the 2017 Formula One season after Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari topped the final day of testing in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Brawn: Old F1 logo wasn't iconic or memorable
Ross Brawn has weighed in on the debate over Formula One's new logo, arguing the old trademark was "neither iconic or memorable".

Robert Kubica: 'Nice' comeback story alone isn't enough to warrant F1 drive
Robert Kubica insists he will only return to Formula One if he has the ability to do so at the very highest level, saying the good news story surrounding his comeback would count for nothing without on-track results to back it up.

Sebastian Vettel will miss 2017 car and is not looking forward to Halo
Sebastian Vettel will miss his 2017 Ferrari -- nicknamed Gina -- and is not looking forward to sitting behind a Halo head-protection device next year.

Aston Martin looking at F1 engine concepts for 2021
Aston Martin is becoming increasingly serious about a future as a Formula One engine manufacturer after 2020.

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Ricciardo: Hamilton won psychological battle with Vettel in 2017
Daniel Ricciardo believes Lewis Hamilton had the edge over Sebastian Vettel in 2017 by maintaining a "cooler head" in difficult situations.

Pirelli not expecting to use super-hard tyre in 2018
Pirelli's new super-hard tyre compound is unlikely to make an appearance next year and is only in place in case the performance of the cars proves to be higher than expected.

Sauber confirms Charles Leclerc and Marcus Ericsson as 2018 race line-up
Sauber has confirmed Formula 2 champion Charles Leclerc will race alongside Marcus Ericsson next year, while also unveiling the new livery for its partnership with Alfa Romeo.

Sauber reveals Alfa Romeo livery concept for 2018
Sauber has revealed a white and red livery concept for the 2018 season, the first year it will run under the branding of newly-confirmed title sponsor Alfa Romeo.

Nico Rosberg interested in future Formula E role
Former world champion Nico Rosberg is open to the prospect of getting involved with Formula E in a non-driving role.

Ferrari warns F1: Take our quit threat seriously
Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne insists the Italian company is serious about its threat to withdraw from Formula One if Liberty Media does not change its plans for the sport's immediate future.

Jenson Button to return to racing in Japan's Super GT
Former F1 world champion Jenson Button will race in the Super GT category in Japan next season after taking a sabbatical year in 2017.

Vijay Mallya urges Force India sceptics to 'eat their own words'
Vijay Mallya has told those who doubted the lofty ambitions he set for Force India ahead of the 2017 season to eat humble pie after seeing the team consolidate fourth position in the championship.

Kubica: I have more limitations in my daily life than in an F1 car
Robert Kubica says his ability to drive a Formula One car is 90 percent the same as it was before his rallying accident in 2011 as he waits to hear news on a potential return to F1 in 2018.

McLaren uneasy after Red Bull junior Dan Ticktum wins McLaren Autosport award
McLaren has found itself in an awkward position after young British driver Dan Ticktum, a member of Red Bull's driver programme, won a coveted award that was supposed to come with a 2018 simulator role with its Formula One team.

Ricciardo: Next contract the most important decision of my career
Daniel Ricciardo will prioritise car performance above all else when it comes to negotiating his next contract in Formula One -- a decision that could dictate whether he achieves his goal of becoming a world champion.

Hamilton and McGregor shine at the Fashion awards
Lewis Hamilton and Conor McGregor donned their most stylish finery as they enjoyed themselves at the British Fashion Awards 2017, at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

FIA launches motorsport Hall of Fame
The FIA has inducted all 33 Formula One world champions into its newly-launched Hall of Fame following an event in Paris on Monday.

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Ross Brawn worried Mercedes will dominate again in 2018
Formula One's managing director of motorsport Ross Brawn has tipped Mercedes to extend its advantage at the front of the field next year.

Data shows number of overtakes nearly halved in 2017
The 2017 Formula One season saw just over half the amount of overtaking as the 2016 season, according to data released by tyre supplier Pirelli.

Lewis Hamilton explains dip in form at final two races of 2017
Lewis Hamilton admits he let his preparation for the final two races of 2017 slip after securing the title in Mexico, but has vowed to start next season on top form.

Renault admits 2017 engine development was 'too aggressive'
Renault will prioritise the reliability of its power unit above all else in 2018 after admitting it rushed through a series of performance upgrades this season.

Honda reshuffles F1 leadership ahead of Toro Rosso switch
Yusuke Hasegawa will leave his role as head of Honda's Formula One project ahead of its new partnership with Toro Rosso in 2018.

Interlagos circuit handed security recommendations for 2018 F1 race
Brazilian Grand Prix organisers have been issued with security recommendations by the FIA to implement in 2018 to avoid the issues which plagued this year's race weekend.

FIA tweaks grid penalties, reveals final 2018 calendar
The way Formula One's controversial grid penalties are handed out will change slightly in 2018 in an attempt to prevent confusing situations for fans.

Mark Webber inducted into Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame
Former Formula One driver Mark Webber will be inducted into the Australian Motor Sport Hall of Fame in March.

Jean Todt elected to third term as FIA president
Jean Todt has been elected to a third and final term as president of motorsport's governing body, the FIA.

Lewis Hamilton has no desire to chase Schumacher's title record
PARIS, France -- Lewis Hamilton still has no ambition to beat Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles, despite claiming the fourth championship of his career this season.

Sebastian Vettel: Morning after Baku was the worst feeling of 2017
PARIS, France -- Sebastian Vettel says the morning after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was the lowest moment of his 2017 season as he contemplated his collision with title rival Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren names latest hypercar after F1 legend Ayrton Senna
McLaren has named its new hypercar after legendary three-time F1 champion Ayrton Senna.

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Lewis Hamilton doubts he will retire from F1 before 2020
Lewis Hamilton says he has not considered the prospect of retiring from Formula One before the current engine regulation cycle expires in 2020.

Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost says Daniil Kvyat deserves another F1 chance
Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost believes a short break from Formula One could be exactly what former driver Daniil Kvyat needs to revive his chances of a long-term career in the series after giving himself "unnecessary pressure" this year.

Why Kevin Magnussen is loving life with 'very straightforward' Haas
Kevin Magnussen says a lot of his satisfaction with Haas this season was down to the fact there is "no bulls---" at the small American team.

Jean Todt warns F1: Treat current manufacturers with care
FIA president Jean Todt has warned Formula One bosses not to "undervalue" its current manufacturers in the search for new ones.

F1 driver union achieves full membership, focuses on improving spectacle
The Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) has achieved full membership, with every driver on the Formula One grid committed to the push to improve the sport.

Daniel Ricciardo says F1 is still 75 percent car, 25 percent driver
Daniel Ricciardo thinks Formula One is still too much about who has the fastest car rather than who has the most natural talent.

F1 reviewing use of 'grid girls' at races
Formula One's use of female promotional models is under "strong review" from the sport's bosses.

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New-look Canadian Grand Prix paddock concept revealed
Concept images of the new paddock complex at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve have been released for the first time.

Max Verstappen relished move away from F1's 'toy cars'
Max Verstappen believes a lot of his impressive form this season can be put down to how much he enjoyed Formula One's new generation of race car.

James Allison in awe of 'utterly calm and reasonable' Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes' technical director James Allison has labelled Lewis Hamilton's talent as "astonishing" after his first season working alongside the world champion.

Raikkonen insists only 'small changes' needed for title push in 2018
Kimi Raikkonen says he only needs to change several "small things" in 2018 to return to winning ways.

Massa upset after brawl breaks out at kart race
Former F1 driver Felipe Massa has apologised after one of his teammates at a 500-mile go-kart race was involved in an on-track brawl with another driver on Saturday night.

Ross Brawn 'excited' by results from F1's aero research
Formula One teams have agreed to provide confidential aerodynamic data to Ross Brawn's technical department in order to help shape the future of the sport's regulations.

Toto Wolff: Money still the 'elephant in the room' in post-2020 talks with Liberty
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says the subject of money remains the "elephant in the room" when discussing Formula One's future beyond 2020.

Ferrari sets launch date for 2018 car
Ferrari will launch its 2018 car on February 22 next year, four days before the first pre-season test in Barcelona.

Ferrari adds talk of breakaway series to its quit threat
Ferrari has urged Formula One bosses to take its quit threat seriously or risk "playing with fire".

Wolff: Hamilton won't leave Mercedes unexpectedly
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says contract talks with Lewis Hamilton are going well and is confident his star driver won't walk out of the team without giving notice.

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton shows off customised Ferrari
He may drive for Mercedes for a living, but Lewis Hamilton is not afraid to show off his own expansive car collection, including a customised car from rivals Ferrari.

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Hamilton: McLaren deserve to be at the front in 2018
Lewis Hamilton says his former team McLaren deserves to be fighting for championships next year and revealed that he still associates the Woking-based outfit with ex-boss Ron Dennis.

Marchionne expects Vettel to be less emotional in 2018
Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne is expecting Sebastian Vettel to be less emotional in 2018 and has told his driver it is "down to him" to get the job done next season.

Toto Wolff - 'Dreadful' Halo feels 'completely alien' on 2018 car
Toto Wolff has labelled the Halo cockpit protection device as a "dreadful" addition to an F1 car as his Mercedes team works on the best way to incorporate it into its 2018 design.

Red Bull's Helmut Marko tips Honda to surprise in 2018
Red Bull chief Helmut Marko believes Honda will start delivering a competitive power unit much sooner than the rest of the paddock expects.

Lewis Hamilton reveals 'worst thing' about Baku clash
Lewis Hamilton has revealed high-ranking FIA stewards told him they did not believe Sebastian Vettel crashed into him on purpose at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, giving the Ferrari driver the benefit of the doubt in one of the most controversial incidents of the season.

Hamilton apologises for 'inappropriate' Instagram post
Lewis Hamilton has apologised for making "inappropriate" comments after posting a video on Instagram in which he appeared to make fun of his young nephew for wearing a dress.

Wolff: Mercedes wanted to supply engines to McLaren
Toto Wolff says Mercedes wanted to supply McLaren with engines in 2018 but negotiations dragged on for too long.

Haas: Aerodynamic department growth key to 2018 success
Guenther Steiner says Haas' aerodynamic development will be "better and more consistent" in 2018 as the team continues to increase the size of its Formula One operation.

Toto Wolff urges Mercedes to 'stay humble' in 2018
Toto Wolff says Mercedes must forget about its recent dominance of Formula One if it wants to continue winning races and titles in 2018.

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Last update in this topic, next update will be in the new topic which will be started by tomorrow midnight. Happy new year in advance.

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New topic is up for 2018 season: Season 2018