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The 2017 Formula One season will be the 68th Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Formula One world championship, a motor racing championship for Formula One cars which is recognised by the sport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), as the highest class of competition for open-wheel racing cars. Teams and drivers will compete for the World Drivers' and World Constructors' Championships.

Teams and Drivers edit

Nat. Team Constructor No. Nat. Drivers
  Scuderia Ferrari Ferrari 5   Sebastian Vettel[1]
TBA   TBA
  McLaren Honda McLaren–Honda[2] 14   Fernando Alonso[3]
TBA   TBA
  Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team[4] Mercedes 44   Lewis Hamilton[5]
TBA   TBA

Team Changes edit

  • In 2015, the FIA opened the bidding process for the right to supply tyres for the 2017 to 2019 seasons, as Pirelli's current contract ran out in 2016[6]. In June 2015, former tyre supplier Michelin (who currently supply tyres to Formula E) submitted a bid providing the FIA agrees to make the tyres bigger and last longer[7], although in the same month, former supplier Goodyear ruled out resupplying tyres[8].

Rule Changes edit

Technical Regulations edit

The technical regulations are the subject of an extensive overhaul proposal for the 2017 season, with proposals put forward in 2015 with a view to dramatically cut lap times and allowing cars to race closer together, as well as increasing fan appeal.[9] An initial series of changes have been put forward by Formula One Strategy Group, but have yet to be accepted by the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC), including:

  • Aerodynamic changes for increased downforce.[9]
  • Wider tyres for increased grip.[9]
  • Reduction of minimum car weight for increased power-to-weight ratio.[9]
  • Reintroduction of refueling, last seen at the Formula One level in 2009.[9]
  • More "aggressive" bodywork.[9]
  • Engine and fuel regulation changes for higher RPM and increased noise.[9]

Calendar edit

The following 18 grand prixs have a contract to race in 2017.

Grand Prix Circuit
  Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi[10]
  Australian Grand Prix Albert Park, Melbourne[11]
  Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring, Spielberg[12]
  Baku European Grand Prix Baku Street Circuit, Baku[13][N 1]
  Belgian Grand Prix Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Spa[15]
  Brazilian Grand Prix Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo[16]
  British Grand Prix Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone[17]
  Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal[18]
  Chinese Grand Prix Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai[19]
  Hungarian Grand Prix Hungaroring, Budapest[20]
  Japanese Grand Prix Suzuka Circuit, Suzuka[21]
  Malaysian Grand Prix Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpar[22]
  Mexican Grand Prix Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City[23]
  Monaco Grand Prix Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo[24]
  Singapore Grand Prix Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore[25]
  Russian Grand Prix Sochi Autodrom, Sochi[26]
  Spanish Grand Prix Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona[27]
  United States Grand Prix Circuit of the Americas, Austin[28]
Grand Prixs with a contract for 2016 but not for 2017
  Bahrain Grand Prix Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir[29]
  German Grand Prix TBA[30]
  Italian Grand Prix Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza[31]

Footnotes edit

  1. ^ The name "Baku Street Circuit" has been used to refer to three different circuits used by Formula One, the FIA GT Series and the Blancpain Sprint Series. The European Grand Prix circuit is based around Azadliq Avenue[14]

References edit

  1. ^ "Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari F1 Contract Worth $240 million". Total Sportek. 31 March 2015.
  2. ^ McNish, Allan (15 July 2015). "Formula 1: Cracks appearing between Honda and McLaren". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
  3. ^ Gill, Pete (1 May 2015). "Fernando Alonso signed three-year McLaren deal, reveals Ron Dennis". Sky Sports. BSkyB. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  4. ^ Morrison, Mac (23 May 2014). "Mercedes F1 extends Petronas partnership for 10 years". Autoweek. Crain Communications, Inc. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  5. ^ "Lewis Hamilton signs new Mercedes contract until 2018 season". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 21 May 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  6. ^ Parks, Ian (21 May 2015). "FIA opens 2017-2019 Formula 1 tyre tender process". autosport.com. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  7. ^ "FIA opens 2017-2019 Formula 1 tyre tender process". The Guardian/Reuters. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Goodyear rules out F1 tyre supply bid in 2017". tyrepress.com. 17 June 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g Scarborough, Craig (5 July 2015). "Ground effect aerodynamics proposal for Formula 1 2017 revamp". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Abu Dhabi GP agrees multi-year contract extension". Reuters. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  11. ^ "Australian Grand Prix to stay in Melbourne until 2020". The Age. Fairfax Media. 3 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  12. ^ "Formel 1 kommt zuruck nach Osterreich". Kurier. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  13. ^ Galloway, James. "F1 expansion continues with Azerbaijan to join the calendar in 2016". Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  14. ^ "Formula 1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix debut delayed until 2016". uk.eurosport.yahoo.com. Reuters. Retrieved 25 July 2014.
  15. ^ "Spa extends F1 race deal through 2018". Motorsport.com. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
  16. ^ "Brazil signs contract extension through 2022". F1 Times. 2013-10-10. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  17. ^ "Silverstone signs 17-year deal for British Grand Prix". BBC Sport. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  18. ^ "Canadian Grand Prix to stay in Montreal until 2024". 7 June 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  19. ^ "Shanghai agrees seven-year Grand Prix extension". ESPN. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  20. ^ "Hungarian Grand Prix deal extended until 2021". ESPN. 28 July 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  21. ^ "Suzuka to remain on F1 calendar until at least 2018". Autosport. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  22. ^ "Malaysian Grand Prix to stay on Formula 1 calendar to 2018". Autosport.com. Haymarket Media Group. 29 March 2014. Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2014.
  23. ^ "Bernie Ecclestone confirms that the Mexican GP will make a comeback in 2015". Sky Sports. BSkyB. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  24. ^ "Monaco signs ten-year F1 deal". F1Fanatic. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  25. ^ Collantine, Keith (22 September 2012). "Singapore confirms F1 contract extension to 2017". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  26. ^ Kabanovsky, Aleksander (22 April 2013). "Vettel impressed by Russian circuit after first visit". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  27. ^ "Circuit de Catalunya signs Spanish GP contract extension with F1". 8 May 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  28. ^ "Formula One returns to the United States". formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 25 May 2010. Archived from the original on 30 January 2011. Retrieved 25 May 2010.
  29. ^ "Bahrain: GP has contract through 2016". Manipe F1. 26 June 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  30. ^ "F1: Bernie Ecclestone hints next year's German Grand Prix will be axed too as he warns of bleak future for historic European races". The Independent. 27 March 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  31. ^ "Monza to keep Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix". BBC Sport. BBC. 18 March 2010. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
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