Plans for higher-performance F1 cars and increased driver head protection next season have taken a step forward.
2017 F1 season articles archive
Pirelli urges more tyre testing ahead of crunch meeting on 2017 rules
2017 F1 season
Posted onPirelli has repeated its call for more tyre testing ahead of a crunch meeting over F1’s tyre plans for the future.
Monza could build new chicane for 2017
2017 F1 season
Posted onMonza could bypass the historic Curva Grande corner by building a new section of track including an additional chicane in 2017.
Strategy Group’s grand plans for 2017 in tatters
2016 F1 season
Posted onBernie Ecclestone’s Strategy Group promised sweeping changes for 2017 – most of which now seem destined not to happen.
Pirelli demands more tyre testing for 2017
2017 F1 season
Posted onF1’s official tyre supplier Pirelli has demanded an increase in testing if it changes its tyre dimensions for 2017.
Force India sign new two-year deal with Hulkenberg
2016 F1 season
Posted onNico Hulkenberg will remain at Force India for the next two seasons.
FIA plans imminent driver aid ban followed by louder engines and increased downforce
2015 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has vowed to ban ‘driver aids’ in three races’ time as the first step in a package of changes to overhaul F1.
Strategy Group plans return of refuelling, free tyre choice and cars ‘five seconds quicker’
2015 F1 season
Posted onThe Formula One Strategy Group has announced plans to make F1 cars at least five seconds per lap faster by 2017, when in-race refuelling will also return.