Honda yet to finalise 2017 layout

Honda has yet to finalise its plans for its 2017 power unit as it investigates different concepts for next season. The Japanese manufacturer returned to F1 as engine supplier to McLaren at the start of the 2015 season, but was on the back foot having missed the first year of the V6 turbo power units. […]

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Vettel hoping for a different story on race day

For the second weekend in succession Sebastian Vettel was beaten in qualifying by team mate Kimi Raikkonen, with the Ferrari pair finishing respectively fifth and sixth. On the surface, the Scuderia’s gap with Red Bull in qualifying doesn’t appear to bode well for its chances of challenging for a top three finish. Vettel acknowledged the team’s […]

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Alonso puts forward idea of removable ‘Halo’

After watching Kevin Magnussen’s frantic exit from his blazing Renault in Malaysia last week, Fernando Alonso believes Formula 1’s future ‘Halo’ cockpit protection device should be removable. Magnussen’s plight immediately brought to mind the difficulties which drivers could be faced with in the event of a sudden need to swiftly exit their car. Could the […]

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