The chequered flag fell on the 2017 season with fireworks at Yas Marina. As usual, these were only of the literal kind, as the race was a dud.
2017 F1 race reviews articles archive
Vettel puts Ferrari back on top as Mercedes slip up
2017 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onMercedes didn’t take their fourth title by giving victories away. But this, their seventh defeat of 2017, was undoubtedly a win which got away from them.
Hamilton champion again as Vettel clash opens door for Verstappen
2017 Mexican Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton clinched the world championship despite coming to blows with Sebastian Vettel in Mexico – a clash which let Max Verstappen in to win.
Another Austin masterclass bring Hamilton’s fourth title ever closer
2017 United States Grand Prix review
Posted onDespite losing the lead to Sebastian Vettel at the start, Lewis Hamilton took a fifth win in six years at the Circuit of the Americas, and has the title within reach.
Title number four beckons number 44
2017 Japanese Grand Prix review
Posted onFor the second time in three races Lewis Hamilton took a maximum 25 points off Sebastian Vettel. He is now on the cusp of winning a fourth championship.
Verstappen wins on another bad weekend for Ferrari
2017 Malaysian Grand Prix review
Posted onIt should have been Ferrari’s race. Perhaps it could have been Lewis Hamilton’s race. But instead the Malaysian Grand Prix went to a relieved Max Verstappen.
Hamilton takes a big win after Vettel risks too much
2017 Singapore Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he hit the “perfect balance of being aggressive and cautious” in Singapore – something his title rival Sebastian Vettel failed to do.
Tables turn in title battle after Hamilton cruises to easy win on Ferrari’s home turf
2017 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onHamilton and Mercedes were never troubled as they took the win and championship lead in Ferrari’s back yard.
Hamilton keeps cool under Vettel pressure as Force India fracture
2017 Belgian Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton faced a race-long pursuit from Sebastian Vettel at the Belgian GP, but another incident between team mates sparked a war within Force India.
Vettel first, Raikkonen accepts second and Hamilton gives up third
2017 Hungarian Grand Prix review
Posted onThe contrasting priorities of Ferrari and Mercedes were plain to see as Sebastian Vettel extended his championship lead in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton dominates at Silverstone as Ferrari’s fortunes deflate
2017 British Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton continued his domination of the British Grand Prix in the hybrid era, while Ferrari’s late misfortune saw a major shift in the championship battle.
Second win for Bottas raises prospect of a three-way title fight
2017 Austrian Grand Prix review
Posted onStunning reactions helped Valtteri Bottas beat Sebastian Vettel by six-tenths of a second in Austria, enhancing his credentials as a title contender.
Championship tensions boil over between Vettel and Hamilton but Ricciardo stays cool
2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton lost his headrest but Sebastian Vettel lost his head. Out of the chaos Daniel Ricciardo emerged to take a shock win in Baku.
Hamilton hits back as title fight tightens up in Canada
2017 Canadian Grand Prix review
Posted onIt wasn’t a showdown between the title rivals or a one-stop procession. Lewis Hamilton’s third win came in a lively race and closed up the title fight.
Vettel strikes body blow to Mercedes and Raikkonen in Monaco
2017 Monaco Grand Prix review
Posted onSebastian Vettel struck an early blow not just to Mercedes’ championship aspirations in Monaco, but also his team mate’s.
Mercedes tag team beat Vettel in hard-fought battle
2017 Spanish Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton beat Sebastian Vettel to victory in the Spanish Grand Prix after a hard fight – but he had help from his team mate on the way.
Bottas defeats the red army to join the grand prix winners
2017 Russian Grand Prix review
Posted onValtteri Bottas took his first grand prix victory in style in only his fourth race as a Mercedes driver, despite fierce pressure from Sebastian Vettel.
Vettel divides and conquers Mercedes duo
2017 Bahrain Grand Prix review
Posted onMercedes had chances to win the Bahrain Grand Prix but once Sebastian Vettel got between their drivers it became impossible to contain the Ferrari.
Vettel’s flying Ferrari can’t keep Hamilton from fifth China win
2017 Chinese Grand Prix review
Posted onFerrari were fast again in China but Lewis Hamilton held on to his advantage from pole position for his first victory of 2017.
Ferrari renaissance sets up Vettel vs Hamilton title fight
2017 Australian Grand Prix review
Posted onSebastian Vettel led a revitalised Ferrari to victory in the first race of 2017 by outfoxing Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton in the pits at Albert Park.