Renault made slow but certain progress in second season
2017 F1 season review
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.
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.
In the round-up: 2018 triple-header a one-off “emergency measure” – Brawn • More talks between Williams, Kubica and Sirotkin • Charges are “false” – Mallya
Daniel Ricciardo admitted he wondered how the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix looked on television while he was stuck in fourth place early in the race.
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.
The first Formula E race of the new season was red-flagged moments after it started and one of the first winners was disqualified.
In the round-up: Ferrari boss unimpressed by US GP pre-race show • Michelin explains why it hasn’t returned to F1 • Button confirms Super GT move
The 2017 F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship was won by Abcmarco. Find out who won the final prizes on offer this season.
McLaren and Honda’s public farewell continued at the Japanese manufacturer’s annual ‘thanks day’, attended by F1 and IndyCar stars.
In the round-up: Ferrari: Quit threat is “serious” despite Sauber deal • Rosberg still interested in Formula E tie-up • ‘No discount for my story’ – Kubica
Sauber has given the first glimpse of how its Alfa Romeo branding could look when it is backed by the engine manufacturer in the 2018 F1 season.
Ferrari junior driver Charles Leclerc will make his Formula One debut with Sauber next season, the team has confirmed.
The 2017 F1 season is over, the festive period is on its way, and Brendon Hartley is already getting in the mood.
In the round-up: Hamilton says he ‘got in Vettel’s head’ in Baku • Horner: Alfa deal shows Ferrari won’t quit • F1 needs closer racing – Whiting
In his first year alongside Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas started strongly, earned a one-year contract extension after the summer break, then slumped.
For the third year running Sebastian Vettel had the beating of Kimi Raikkonen, though he had a bit of help from the Ferrari pit wall.
Red Bull’s finishing rate in 2017 was so poor the cars only took the chequered flag together seven times in 20 races, but Verstappen was usually ahead.
Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon pushed each other so hard it drove Force India to ban the pair from racing each other.