Formula 1 Gossip: Ricciardo 'aware' of risks when waiting for contract

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. The longer you leave it, then if you’re not performing, you’re looking less and less desirable race by race." - Planet F1

Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has revealed that he no longer attends races as he feels new owners Liberty Media do not want to see him at the events. Ecclestone said “I have a feeling that my successors do not want to see me at the track anymore." - F1 Fansite

Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has hit out at Lance Stroll claiming that Williams ’sold their soul’ to Jacques father, Lawrence. Villeneuve said “Even Massa was faster than Lance, his podium in Baku does not convince me as it was pure luck. They (Williams) already sold their soul to the billions of Lawrence Stroll, who only cares about his son." - Planet F1

Former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore is disappointed that Robert Kubica will not return to Formula 1 for 2018. Briatore said “I’m very sorry that Kubica did not manage to convince Williams, I have talked to Nico Rosberg (Kubica co-manager) several times and know that everything has been tried, but the Russian has an enormous budget. We’re talking 20 million. Cubic could muster between seven and ten." - F1 Fansite