News Details
Drivers unconvinced by plans to increase downforce for 2017
Formula 1 drivers remain unconvinced that planned changes for 2017 will improve the racing, instead they believe the plans to increase downforce could have the opposite effect. The rule changes have already been agreed and signed-off for next season, but that hasn't stopped some parties from voicing their concern, particularly Mercedes, with motorsport boss Toto Wolff calling for a rethink. Increased levels of downforce through wider and lower wings will make it harder to follow a car, but it's hoped that wider tyres and therefore greater mechnical grip will counteract that to some extent. Speaking on Thursday, the drivers gave their opinion with the majority agreeing with...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso: Midfield competition 'very tough'
McLaren Honda McLaren driver Fernando Alonso is hopeful that the outfit...
8y ago from F1Zone.net
Verstappen: I hope for another good race in Sochi
As the Russian Grand Prix draws closer, Toro Rosso driver Max Verstappen...
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
Absentees force delays to 2017 F1 rules vote
Formula 1 must wait a few more days to find out about future engine rules,...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Arrivabene believes Ferrari now closer than ever to...
Despite not being able to stop main title rivals Mercedes AMG PETRONAS...
8y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP: KTM and Aprilia on for two days of private...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
World Champion Jorge Martin set for MotoGP return at...
Reigning World Champion Jorge Martin is set to return to MotoGP action at...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Toprak Razgatlioglu laughs off Honda MotoGP 2026...
Reigning WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu laughed off rumours...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How advice from Marquez is helping Martin recover from...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Renovated IMS museum reopens with all-new displays
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum reopened on Wednesday following a...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
New livery revealed for Kyle Larson's Indy 500 / Coke...
Kyle Larson will be attempting to compete in IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Kyle Larson's McLaren-Hendrick paint schemes revealed...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
The difficult transition from Indy NXT to IndyCar is...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Outback diplomacy: Finnish ambassador braves...
o Haapea hopes to raise $30,000 for cancer research as he navigates the...
1d ago from TheGuardian.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
“He has tremendous potential” - Arsenal star Mikel...
Arsenal star Mikel Merino has claimed that he would love to have Real...
43m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal enter 'direct negotiations' to sign top Mikel...
Arsenal reportedly enter 'direct negotiations' to sign a £17m-rated Aaron...
33m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Agent of striker called ‘better version of...
With Arsenal recently appointing a new director, they are expected to go...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal closely watching ‘technically...
Arsenal are reportedly keeping a close eye on Boubacar Kamara as they...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Hamilton identifies major Ferrari flaw: 'Something is going...
Lewis Hamilton was seventh at Suzuka as his early... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Red Bull ‘turned the car upside down' to help Max...
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has admitted the... Read More »
43m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Stella : When McLaren is in strong position, drivers can...
McLaren boss Andrea Stella reiterated that team... Read More »
53m ago from GrandPrix247.com
