F1 driver market

Formula 1

Timing of Liberty pitch helpful as Hamilton considers F1 future

By alley - Apr 5, 2018, 12:17 PM ET

Lewis Hamilton insists he will not be rushed into signing a new contract with Mercedes, and he's interested to hear more about the future direction of Formula 1.Mercedes and Hamilton have been discussing a new deal for the four-time world champion since the end of last year, with his current...

Formula 1

F1: Haas has held talks with Magnussen

By alley - Oct 30, 2016, 3:31 PM ET

Haas team principal Gunther Steiner has confirmed holding talks with Kevin Magnussen about a possible drive for 2017.Magnussen is understood to be one of three names in the frame for the remaining seat with his current team Renault following its signing of Nico Hulkenberg, with Jolyon Palmer and Esteban Ocon...

Formula 1

F1: Perez keeping options open for 2018

By alley - Oct 6, 2016, 10:30 AM ET

Sergio Perez has revealed he is deliberately keeping his options open for the 2018 Formula 1 season by only signing a one-year extension to his Force India contract.After months of talks Perez finally confirmed the Force India deal after the Malaysian Grand Prix, but he has also made clear it...

International Racing

GP2: DAMS interested in running rookies Ocon and Gasly

By alley - Nov 5, 2014, 11:45 AM ET

French Formula 1 juniors Pierre Gasly (ABOVE) and Esteban Ocon are in the running to race for DAMS in GP2 next year.Formula Renault 3.5 runner-up Gasly and Formula 3 European champion Ocon (BELOW RIGHT) are two of several drivers the French team is considering for next year, but sources at...

Formula 1

F1: Vettel says McLaren offer not a priority

By alley - Sep 4, 2014, 12:43 PM ET

Sebastian Vettel insists he is not thinking about an offer to join the McLaren Formula 1 team as getting Red Bull Racing back to championship form is more important to him.McLaren has openly targeted Vettel and Fernando Alonso to lead the team in its new Honda era that starts next...

Formula 1

Toro Rosso duo both say they're ready for Red Bull

By alley - Sep 3, 2013, 9:58 AM ET

Toro Rosso F1 drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne both believe they would be ready to step up to the Red Bull team next year.Ricciardo, who has raced in Formula 1 since the 2011 British Grand Prix, and Vergne, now in his second season, are both contenders to take the...

Formula 1

Sutil admits F1 future uncertain

By alley - Aug 5, 2013, 2:08 AM ET

Adrian Sutil says he remains open-minded about his future in Formula 1, admitting he is unsure about where he will be next year.The German driver returned to Formula 1 with Force India this year after skipping 2012 following a conviction for his part in an assault on Lotus co-owner Eric...