THE MONTH’S BIG STORIES AT A GLANCE

15.09.17 Mclaren confirm Renault deal for 2018: Honda go to Toro Rosso; Carlos Sainz to Renault 20.09.17 Veteran engine builder John Nicholson dies, aged 75 21.09.17 Formula 1 demonstration rules changed to allow current cars 25.09.17 Aston Martin announce their Red Bull title sponsorship for 2018 26.09.17 FIA F1 technical chief Marcin Budkowski resigns 01.10.17 Pierre Gasly makes F1 debut at Toro Rosso replacing Daniil Kvyat 03.10.17 Haas seek compensation for drain-cover damage at Sepang 03.10.17 Williams to evaluate Robert Kubica for potential 2018 race seat 07.10.17 Renault confirm early transfer of Carlos Sainz to Renault from US GP onwards