We’re passed the halfway point in the season and teams are focusing on the big changes coming in 2017. Here’s what we know about next year’s championship.
2017 F1 season articles archive
Gutierrez takes over Pirelli test duties from Vettel
2017 F1 season
Posted onPirelli has continued testing its wider 2017 F1 tyres for a second day with Ferrari at Fiorano with Esteban Gutierrez at the wheel.
Wider 2017 F1 tyres seen for the first time
2017 F1 season
Posted onPirelli’s wider 2017-specification Formula One tyres have been seen in action for the first time as Ferrari have begun testing them at Fiorano today.
New rules: The changes being made now and next year
2016 F1 season
Posted onWhich new rules begin this weekend? Which have been postponed to 2017 or 2018? And which are still being argued over? Find out here.
Strategy Group rejects Halo for 2017
2017 F1 season
Posted onThe Formula One Strategy Group has decided against implementing the Halo head protection system next season.
‘95% of F1 drivers’ support introduction of Halo
2017 F1 season
Posted onThe vast majority of Formula One drivers are in favour of introducing the Halo head protection system, according to Sebastian Vettel.
Mercedes confirm new two-year deal for Rosberg
2017 F1 season
Posted onNico Rosberg will remain at Mercedes for the next two seasons, the team has confirmed.
F1 to scrap high degradation tyres in 2017 – Pirelli
2017 F1 season
Posted onPirelli motorsport director Paul Hembery has confirmed Formula One will move away from using high degradation tyres in 2017.
Ferrari extends Raikkonen’s contract to 2017
2017 F1 season
Posted onKimi Raikkonen will continue to drive for Ferrari in 2017, the team has announced.
Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes to begin 2017 tyre tests
2017 F1 season
Posted onFerrari, Red Bull and Mercedes will conduct 2017 tyre testing for Pirelli at five different circuits beginning next month.
A revived Osterreichring could be glorious
2017 F1 season
Posted on“The best news I’ve probably heard in F1 for a long time,” was Lewis Hamilton’s reaction to reports part of the old Osterreichring could be revived in 2017.
Ricciardo staying at Red Bull until 2018
2017 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo has confirmed he will remain at Red Bull until at least the end of next year.
Sainz gets third season at Toro Rosso in 2017
2017 F1 season
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr will remain with Toro Rosso for the 2017 season, the team has confirmed. The 21-year-old will start his third season with the team.
Ecclestone expects 18 races on 2017 F1 calendar
2017 F1 calendar
Posted onBernie Ecclestone has indicated the 2017 F1 calendar may feature just 18 races as three rounds of the championship are facing the chop.
Italian law makes F1 return to Imola unlikely
2016 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Italian Grand Prix is unlikely to move from Monza to Imola due to Italian legislation according to the president of the Automobile Club of Italy.
Pirelli confirms new three-year F1 deal to 2019
2017 F1 season
Posted onPirelli has finally confirmed it will remain as Formula One’s official tyre supplier for the next three years, continuing in F1 until at least 2019.
Toro Rosso will get Red Bull boost from Renault reunion
2017 F1 season
Posted onToro Rosso team principal Franz Tost says his team will benefit from being able to work closely with Red Bull again when it returns to using Renault engines in 2017.
New Monza over a second faster for F1 – and Parabolica gravel will return
2017 F1 season
Posted onFormula One lap times will fall by over a second on the new Monza track in 2017. The plans also include the restoration of Parabolica’s gravel run-off.
Renault to supply Red Bull and Toro Rosso engines until 2018
2017 season
Posted onRenault announce that they will continue to supply Red Bull Racing with power units for the next two seasons and will rekindle its relationship with Toro Rosso from 2017.
Pirelli reveal how wider 2017 tyres will look
2017 F1 season
Posted onPirelli has revealed a mock-up showing how next year’s wider tyres will look on an F1 chassis.