Pastor Maldonado had hoped that the reshuffle that took place in the wake of Nico Rosberg's retirement would open a door into F1. It didn't. read more »

Though not expecting the Mercedes gig, Pastor Maldonado hoped Nico Rosberg's retirement might help secure F1 return. read more »

Pastor Maldonado had hoped Mercedes' recent search for Nico Rosberg's replacement would open up an opportunity elsewhere for him to return to Formula One. Maldonado... read more »

Pastor Maldonado hoped the Formula 1 driver market shuffle caused by Nico Rosberg's retirement would open up a chance for him to get back on the grid in 2017 read more »

Pastor Maldonado has been lurking around the racing scene trying to find a drive, but has refused to give up on his dream of returning to F1... read more »

Pastor Maldonado says he is still targeting a "very good" race seat in Formula 1 for 2017, though remains open to racing elsewhere, after visiting an IndyCar… read more »

Pastor Maldonado may not have secured a full-time drive since he was dropped by Renault... but he says he is happy not to be with that team. read more »

"Lewis did not leave me any space," protested Pastor Maldonado after his battle with title-chasing Lewis Hamilton ended with the Briton losing out on third at the... read more »

Pastor Maldonado is working on a 'plan B' that would involve racing in other series if his attempts to return to Formula 1 next year are unsuccessful read more »

Pastor Maldonado is "working very hard" to secure a return to the Formula One grid in 2017 and reckons his year away is well timed given the current struggles of the... read more »

Pirelli boss Paul Hembery says Pastor Maldonado could be used as a development driver for the 2017 tyres but the decision is made by the teams read more »

Pastor Maldonado says he is speaking to multiple Formula 1 teams over a return to the grid in 2017, after losing his Lotus/Renault seat over the winter… read more »

Pastor Maldonado is speaking to a number of Formula 1 teams about a return to the grid in 2017 after losing his Lotus/Renault seat over the winter read more »

Pastor Maldonado is not giving up on a return to the Formula 1 grid, saying he wants to sign for a team that will give him a "chance to be competitive"... read more »

Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli has denied rumours that it has hired Pastor Maldonado as a test driver. Last month, the FIA's World Motor Sport Council gave… read more »

Pastor Maldonado and Giedo van der Garde are two drivers under consideration to take on a Formula 1 test role for Pirelli, Autosport has learned read more »

Pirelli calls on ex-Lotus driver Pastor Maldonado to conduct some of its tyre testing as its preparations for 2017 begin to take shape. read more »

Pastor Maldonado has returned to action as a tyre evaluator for Pirelli as they complete testing on the new 2017 construction read more »

Kevin Magnussen sealed a late return to the Formula 1 grid for the 2016 season, replacing Pastor Maldonado at Renault's new works effort. GPUpdate.net spoke… read more »

Pastor Maldonado says being dropped by Renault ahead of 2016 came as a "bolt from the blue" but insists he harbours no resentment for his former team. Maldonado had... read more »

Pastor Maldonado has revealed it took just a "few hours" for him to go from being a Formula 1 driver to unemployed... read more »

Pastor Maldonado says his axe from the Renault Sport F1 squad came as a bolt from the blue and is keen to find a new race seat in 2016 read more »

Pastor Maldonado says losing his Formula 1 seat came as a "bolt from the blue," having initially been set to remain on the grid with Renault in… read more »

Pastor Maldonado has left the building and PlanetF1 admits we'll miss him (a bit)... read more »

Jolyon Palmer has defended Pastor Maldonado's abilities behind the wheel after the Venezuelan lost his Formula 1 drive at Renault ahead of the 2016… read more »