In the fourth year of the current engine regulations a major overhaul of the aerodynamic rules disrupted the supremacy of Mercedes.
In the fourth year of the current engine regulations a major overhaul of the aerodynamic rules disrupted the supremacy of Mercedes.
Was Ferrari’s season a success or a disappointment? It was certainly the best of any team other than Mercedes since the current engine rules arrived.
Red Bull won more races in 2017 than last year yet slipped to third place in the constructors’ championship, and it wasn’t just because of their engines.
Force India took fourth in the constructor’s championship again despite an escalating war between drivers Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon.
The contest between Mercedes customers Williams and Force India was very one-sided in 2017 as Grove’s drivers failed to put up a fight.
Progress for Renault came in fits and starts during 2017. But they ended the year in considerably better shape with their chassis, engine and drivers.
Toro Rosso could have hit their pre-season target of fifth place had it not been for another reset in their driver line-up and more reliability problems.
Haas continued to defy the doubters with another credible campaign in their second season. But life is only going to get tougher.
McLaren’s points tally at the end of their third and, ultimately, final year with Honda tells you everything you need to know about why their union has ended.
Arguably the most significant development for Sauber in 2017 came after the season had ended.