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Revision as of 18:43, 31 July 2015
The 2017 Formula One season will be the 68th season of the 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.
Signed teams and drivers
The following teams and drivers are currently signed to take part in the 2017 Formula One World Championship:
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Ferrari | Ferrari | TBA | 5 | ![]() |
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McLaren–TBA | TBA | TBA | 14 | ![]() |
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Mercedes | Mercedes | TBA | 44 | ![]() |
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List of planned races
The following Grands Prix are currently under contract to take place in 2017.
Calendar changes
- The Grand Prix of America is set to be held for the first time at the Port Imperial Street Circuit in New Jersey.[6] The race was originally scheduled to debut in 2013 in accordance with an active fifteen-year contract, but has been delayed for four consecutive years.[26]
Regulation changes
Technical regulations
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.[27] An initial series of changes have been put forward by Formula One Strategy Group but have yet to be accepted by the FIA, including:
- Aerodynamic changes for increased downforce.[27]
- Wider tyres for increased grip.[27]
- Reduction of minimum car weight for increased bhp/kg ratio.[27]
- Reintroduction of refueling, last seen at the Formula One level in 2009.[27]
- More aggressive bodywork.[27]
- Engine and fuel regulation changes for higher RPM and increased noise.[27]
Tyre entries
In May 2015, Formula One opened a tender for tyre manufacturers to become the sole supplier from 2017 to 2019,[28][29] with previous suppliers Pirelli and Michelin submitting bids.[30]
References
- ^ "Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari F1 Contract Worth $240 million". 31 March 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ Benson, Andrew (11 December 2014). "McLaren confirm Jenson Button & Fernando Alonso for 2015". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 14 December 2014.
BBC Sport asked McLaren boss Dennis to clarify the length of Alonso's contract and he said it was for three firm years with no facility by which it could be shortened.
- ^ Parkes, Ian (20 May 2015). "Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes announce three-year new F1 deal". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
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- ^ Sylt, Christian (24 July 2014). "F1 will race in Azerbaijan in 2016 says Ecclestone". Forbes. Forbes, Inc. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
- ^ a b "New Jersey Formula One race shelved until at least 2016". autoweek.com. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Australian Grand Prix to stay in Melbourne until 2020". The Age. Fairfax Media. 3 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
- ^ "Formel 1 kommt zuruck nach Osterreich". Kurier. 23 July 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ Galloway, James. "F1 expansion continues with Azerbaijan to join the calendar in 2016". Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Azerbaijan layout unveiled for Baku European Grand Prix in 2016". formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
- ^ "Spa extends F1 race deal through 2018". Motorsport.com. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- ^ "Brazil signs contract extension through 2022". F1 Times. 2013-10-10. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Silverstone signs 17-year deal for British Grand Prix". BBC Sport. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Canadian Grand Prix to stay in Montreal until 2024". 7 June 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Shanghai agrees seven-year Grand Prix extension". ESPN. 16 February 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Hungarian Grand Prix deal extended until 2021". ESPN. 28 July 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ^ "Suzuka to remain on F1 calendar until at least 2018". Autosport. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "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.
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- ^ Kabanovsky, Aleksander (22 April 2013). "Vettel impressed by Russian circuit after first visit". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ Collantine, Keith (22 September 2012). "Singapore confirms F1 contract extension to 2017". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ^ "Circuit de Catalunya signs Spanish GP contract extension with F1". 8 May 2015. Retrieved 9 May 2015.
- ^ "Formula One returns to the United States". formula1.com. Formula One Administration. May 25, 2010. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
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- ^ "Mexico set to return to F1 calendar in 2015". formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 23 July 2014. Archived from the original on 20 June 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "Ecclestone to decide on 2017 tyre supplier". 22 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "World Motor Sport Council 2015 - Mexico". FIA. FIA. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Baldwin, Alan (21 May 2015). "Formula One opens tyre tender for 2017-19". Reuters. Retrieved 14 July 2015.