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McLaren executive director Zak Brown has warned negotiations over the future direction of Formula 1 for 2021 will become “turbulent” as talks heat up this year. 

McLaren executive director Zak Brown believes Formula 1 owner Liberty Media must not bow to pressure from manufacturer front-runners Mercedes and Ferrari when making decisions about the sport's future, saying the fans' interests must be put first moving forward.

Formula 1 has announced it will stop using grid girls in the build-up to the start of races from the beginning of the 2018 season.

1992 world champion Nigel Mansell believes there is "something wrong" with Formula 1 when teams such as McLaren are unable to be competitive, calling on Liberty Media to make the series more evenly-matched and balanced.

Formula 1 could see a change in its weekend schedule through a revision of its Friday practice format, but race lengths are set to remain unchanged.

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.

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.

Formula 1 bosses have confirmed the use of grid girls in the sport is "under strong review" as they look to address concerns from fans and observers.

The Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA) claims to have attained full membership of the Formula 1 grid heading into the 2018 season as it looks to curb the 'growing threats' to the sport's future.

Ferrari’s threat to quit Formula 1 over Liberty Media’s future plans for the sport remains “serious”, according to chairman Sergio Marchionne. Ferrari is the only team to have raced in every F1 season since 1950 and is the sport’s most recognisable and successful brand.

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

FIA boss Jean Todt has claimed that “it would be very painful for Ferrari to leave Formula 1”. The Frenchman said “Ferrari is a brand icon, Ferrari is unique. We do not want a manufacturer to leave the sport”.

Max Verstappen has been left ‘perplexed’ by Lewis Hamilton after seeing what the Formula 1 world champion does off-track. The Red Bull driver said “When I see what Lewis does in his free time, I’m sometimes really perplexed.

Nico Rosberg has opened up about his relationship with Lewis Hamilton, stating that "we were very good friends in the past” before adding that the pair are “not at that point yet” when asked about resurrecting that relationship.

Lewis Hamilton is interested in appearing in Nascar, stating that “I’m fully committed to Formula 1 at the moment, but I think at some point in the future I might do”.

The FIA has outlined initial plans for Formula 1's 2021 engine specification, retaining the V6 turbo hybrid power units currently used while making them simpler and louder.

Former Formula 1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone says the bosses of the sport's owner, Liberty Media, do not want him to attend races anymore, reasoning his reduced attendance through the 2017 season.

Westminster City Council confirms that talks regarding a possible Formula 1 showcase through the streets of London have been held.

In an era of falling audiences, what role will pay TV play in the future of Formula 1's broadcasting?

Ross Brawn says if new F1 owners Liberty Media opt to expand the current race calendar it must focus on quality and work in a new logistical structure

Liberty Media's plan to takeover Formula 1 has pressed forward with the approval of the proposed bid by shareholders in the US.