F1 Gossip: Baku seeking improvement on 'unacceptable' contract

- Officials in Azerbaijan are seeking improved terms before committing to an extension of its Formula 1 contract, with minister Azad Rahimov calling the current deal "unacceptable" (Planet F1)

- Williams will feature its 1983 Monaco Grand Prix-winning F1 car at Thruxton's 50th anniversary celebration event in June (Williams)

- Renault rung in Valentine's Day by firing up its new F1 car, the R.S.18, for the very first time ahead of its online unveil on February 20 (Renault)

- Renault has taken a step into the world of eSports by setting up a new team that will compete in F1's official virtual championship (ESPN)

- Force India team owner Vijay Mallya has seen his weekly living allowance rise from £5,000 to more than £18,000 following a judgement by a UK court (Times of India)