Formula One in 2017

[ManWithNoName]

Sebastian Vettel is testing the new '17 reg tyres today, here's the first look at them in action.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Increased aero and faster lap times? It's going to make the mid-90s - late-00s look as congested as a formula vee race.

 

[NotAMagpieBogan]

Sebastian Vettel is testing the new '17 reg tyres today, here's the first look at them in action.

Is that a new rear wing too?

 

[ManWithNoName]

Is that a new rear wing too?

I believe so. I remember reading there'd be changes to the wings, couldn't tell you what though.

 

[hey shorty]

I like, I like very much

 

[Sven]

• The technical regulations governing bodywork design will be revised with the objective of improving lap times by four to five seconds over the 2016 generation of cars. These changes will include:
  

  • The width of the front wing will increase to 1,800 mm (70.9 in).
  • The rear wing will be lowered by 150 mm (5.9 in) and its position moved back by 200 mm (7.9 in).
  • The leading edge of the barge boards will be brought forward to allow teams more freedom in controlling airflow.
  • The width of the front and rear tyres will be increased to allow cars to generate more mechanical grip.
  • The minimum weight of the car including the driver will increase, with teams allowed to use 105 kg of fuel to account for the increase in minimum weight.

 

[Sven]

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Confirmed driver lineups so far:

Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton
Nico Rosberg

Red Bull
Daniel Ricciardo
Max Verstappen

Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel
Kimi Raikkonen

Force India
Sergio Perez
Esteban Ocon

Williams
Valtteri Bottas
Lance Stroll

McLaren Honda
Fernando Alonso
Stoffel Vandoorne

Renault
Nico Hulkenberg
Jolyon Palmer

Haas
Romain Grosjean
Kevin Magnussen

Toro Rosso
Carlos Sainz Jr
Daniil Kvyat

Manor Marussia
TBC
TBC

Sauber F1
TBC
TBC

 

[hey shorty]

Palmer lol.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Palmer lol.

 

[Sven]

I'm surprised that Pascal Wehrlein hasn't managed to move up to a stronger team. Maybe Mercedes are of the view that Manor is going to be a mid-field threat in 2017 or maybe Wehrlein didn't have enough backing to get in front of Stroll or Ocon.

 

[hey shorty]

I'm surprised that Pascal Wehrlein hasn't managed to move up to a stronger team. Maybe Mercedes are of the view that Manor is going to be a mid-field threat in 2017 or maybe Wehrlein didn't have enough backing to get in front of Stroll or Ocon.

Probably both. He's waiting in the wings for LewLew to quit and start his music career.

 

[Bacon Warrior]

Palmer lol.

Better only be on a one year deal while Renault get their shit together. Wasted seat otherwise.

 

[Bacon Warrior]

Hockenheim out. I'll miss Germany, but not the Hockenheimring.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hockenheim-boss-confirms-no-f1-german-gp-in-2017-853487/

 

[happy_eagle]

Hockenheim out. I'll miss Germany, but not the Hockenheimring.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hockenheim-boss-confirms-no-f1-german-gp-in-2017-853487/

Would like to see the Nurgurgring GP Track step up if this is the case.
Much prefer race in Germany than Azerbaijan

 

[lionbear]

Those tyres look old school, as long as there is more than 2 cars in it I am happy.

 

[LFC2010]

Hockenheim out. I'll miss Germany, but not the Hockenheimring.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hockenheim-boss-confirms-no-f1-german-gp-in-2017-853487/

Hockenheim signed it's own death when they shortened the track. The old track was superb when it used to go through the forest.
It's never had the same aura as a track since then.

 

[Wolfs]

lol at these rumors that Lewis will be axed. If he does then who would Mercedes bring? Pascal? Tabloids gotta tabloid.

 

[hey shorty]

lol at these rumors that Lewis will be axed. If he does then who would Mercedes bring? Pascal? Tabloids gotta tabloid.

It would be one of the biggest stories in the sports history if he was sacked.

Won't happen.

 

[happy_eagle]

The talk was that Lewis was more than ready to quit Mercedes after Barcelona. I think it was Brundle who put this theory to Lewis after the race and he didn't deny it flat out (like you would if it was a false report).

 

[Team DJ]

Germany and Brazillian races with big questions marks?

Bernie has lost the plot. Again

 

[hey shorty]

Germany is gone.

Its all about money now rather than motorsport history. How countries like France and Germany dont have races is idiotic.

 

[Team DJ]

Germany is gone.

Its all about money now rather than motorsport history. How countries like France and Germany dont have races is idiotic.

I actually hate what F1 has become.

 

[Bacon Warrior]

How countries like France

About that...

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/french-gp-poised-for-surprise-f1-return-in-2018-855952/

 

[hey shorty]

About that...

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/french-gp-poised-for-surprise-f1-return-in-2018-855952/

Its been 10 years ?!?! Id love them to race at Le Mans but Paul Ricard will do.