Mercedes have revealed their new W08 car which they hope will lead the team to a fourth successive F1 World Championship double. Mercedes go into the new season without their world champion driver after Nico Rosberg stunned F1 by quitting the sport within days of winning the 2016 title Lewis Hamilton and new team-mate Valtteri […]
Force India have launched the new VJM10 car for the 2017 season at a special event at Silverstone. The UK-based team enjoyed another year of progress in 2016, moving clear of rivals Williams to notch up a best-ever fourth place finish in the Constructors’ Championship, helped by Sergio Perez finishing twice on the podium in […]
Renault Sport have launched their challenger for the 2017 season – the RS17 – at an event in London. 2016 saw Renault begin a second spell as an F1 works entry after buying a 65 per cent stake in the takeover of Lotus. “2016, you remember one year ago, we set an ambition for Formula […]
Paul di Resta is to stay as Williams reserve driver for a second season in 2017. The 30-year-old Scot, who raced for Force India from 2010 to 2013, will be back-up for race drivers Felipe Massa and Lance Stroll. Deputy team principal Claire Williams said: “It’s great for us to retain someone of Paul’s experience.” […]
Sauber have released the first images of their 2017 challenger – the C36-Ferrari – which celebrates their 25th anniversary in Formula 1. In line with the new regulations, the car boasts wider wheels, wider front and rear wings and an enlarged diffuser, while not one single component of the C35 predecessor has been included. “We […]
Pirelli believes the Formula 1 field will spread out as the 2017 season goes on based on downforce simulations it has received from each outfit. This year will feature much more aggressive-looking cars with wider front and rear wings as part of revised aerodynamic regulations, and the cars will be fitted with wider tyres. season, […]
