News Details

Making F1 great again - 2017's technical rule changes

If you haven’t heard already (although I’m sure you have), Formula 1 cars are going to look a little different this year. In response to recent criticism from fans and even from teams, a variety of aerodynamic and mechanical rule changes have been cleared for 2017 which have been designed to significantly reduce lap times and improve the car’s aesthetics. The cars will be wider, feature angled geometry and will be more physically demanding to drive. So, in numbers form, here is your guide to making F1 great again. Key Dimensions & Weight The car’s overall width has been increased from 1800mm to 2000mm for the first time since 1998, whilst the floor also...
Full Story »
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Some corners will no longer be considered corners in...

McLaren technical director Tim Goss says some corners will no longer be...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Understanding how 2017 tyres will respond a 'huge...

Understanding how Pirelli's 2017 tyres will respond has been a 'huge...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Pirelli has prepared 'more traditional' back-up...

Pirelli aren't taking chances during the 2017 season and have...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Don't expect McLaren to be at the front this year -...

New McLaren CEO Zak Brown is very much aware of the challenge that...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

World Champion Jorge Martin set for MotoGP return at...

Reigning World Champion Jorge Martin is set to return to MotoGP action at...

Toprak Razgatlioglu laughs off Honda MotoGP 2026...

Reigning WorldSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu laughed off rumours...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Renovated IMS museum reopens with all-new displays

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum reopened on Wednesday following a...

New livery revealed for Kyle Larson's Indy 500 / Coke...

Kyle Larson will be attempting to compete in IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500...

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

Elfyn Evans bags the big game on Safari

Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin claimed their maiden Safari Rally Kenya...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Liverpool sent scouts to watch 'quality player' on...

Liverpool are looking to improve their attacking unit, and they are...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal vs. Real Madrid: Best stats ahead of Champions...

Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg between...
15m ago from SportsMole.co.uk

Report: Man United scouting 20-year-old Arsenal and...

Manchester United are interested in signing the Fiorentina defender Pietro...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Arsenal vs. Real Madrid: Six Los Blancos players will...

Real Madrid stars Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modric, Lucas Vazquez, Vinicius...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.