Despite Honda's much-publicised problems in testing, Renault insist they are "not feeling safe" ahead of the Japanese manufacturer. read more »

This season, following complaints about boring press conferences, the FIA has tweaked the format for the Thursday events starting this weekend in Melbourne. read more »

Nico Hulkenberg feels well-equipped to challenge for points in Australia, as Jolyon Palmer wants his experience to count. read more »

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has said Honda to need to attain a better understanding of Formula 1 in order to become a success in the sport. read more »

Formula 2 driver Sean Gelael will test drive the Toro Rosso STR12 in Bahrain, Hungary and Abu Dhabi this season. read more »

McLaren boss Zak Brown has said Honda are doing all they can to try and ensure that the team are competitive at the Australian Grand Prix and beyond. read more »

Felipe Massa is relishing a "difficult challenge" to start the season with, while Lance Stroll is gearing up for his first Grand Prix race. read more »

Renault managing director Cyril Abiteboul does not expect to see ERS issues hinder the team at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo has said he would welcome a deteriorating relationship with Max Verstappen as it would mean both would be fighting for the title. read more »

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has said Red Bull are seeing "ghosts" after they wrote to the FIA to seek clarification on a potential engine issue. read more »

Force India deputy team boss Bob Fernley believes they will be unable to break into the top three this season. read more »

Fernando Alonso has a fear of the unknown heading into Australia, while team-mate Stoffel Vandoorne cannot wait to get started. read more »

New Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe has claimed there are "undoubtedly" things that are better with his new team than at Mercedes. read more »

Fernando Alonso has said he is braced for a "difficult" season opener in Australia after a torrid pre-season with McLaren-Honda. read more »

Valtteri Bottas has said he is going to be in for a "difficult year" trying to beat Lewis Hamilton, but believes he is "capable", read more »

Ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone believes ongoing criticism could force three-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton to retire at the end of the year. read more »

Although Niki Lauda says Sebastian Vettel does not factor in Mercedes' plans for the future, the non-executive director hasn't ruled it out entirely. read more »

Toto Wolff would rather have the best drivers on the grid and with them a fractious relationship than settle for second best and an easy atmosphere. read more »

For all you need to know about the Australian Grand Prix – the stats, the track, the history and even the future… Let the battle commence Last season it was Lewis Hamilton... read more »

Ahead of his second season as a Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen is dreaming of winning a F1 World title but concedes that is the easy part. read more »

Although David Coulthard says Valtteri Bottas has the opportunity to show he's "exceptional", he feels the Finn is just not on Lewis Hamilton's level. read more »

Romain Grosjean is refusing to set any goals ahead of the Australian GP but admits Haas will enter the campaign on the back of a solid pre-season. read more »

Despite being named chairman emeritus by F1's new owners, Bernie Ecclestone has revealed he "can't do anything" and that even staff have been told not to... read more »

After challenging pre-season, neither Marcus Ericsson or Pascal Wehrlein are expecting an easy weekend for Sauber come the season-opening Australian GP. read more »

The 2017 F1 Championship begins this coming weekend with the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park circuit. read more »