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Latest F1 news about: 2017

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New McLaren series reveals fears of team collapse and Alonso exit

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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A new behind-the-scenes Amazon documentary on McLaren has revealed there were genuine fears Fernando Alonso would quit during 2017 Formula 1 pre-season testing and that the... read more »

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Valtteri Bottas doubted himself during 2017 F1 slump

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Valtteri Bottas admits he was overthinking and starting to drive unnaturally when his first Formula 1 season with Mercedes began to go awry read more »

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McLaren could’ve been level with Red Bull in 2017 with Renault Power – Brown

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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The Executive Director of McLaren believes that their chassis coupled with the Renault power unit would have made them almost level with Red Bull in 2017. read more »

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McLaren Has Confidence in Renault Despite '17 Reliability Issues - Brown

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Zak Brown insists McLaren is confident heading into the 2018 season despite their new engine suppliers, Renault, having multiple engine-related issues during 2017. read more »

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Renault Going 'Draconian' with 2018 Quality Control - Abiteboul

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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After numerous engine-related issues through 2017, Renault will be more thorough with their Quality Control procedures in 2018 to attempt to avoid a repeat. read more »

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Lance Stroll says he is now a "completely different driver"

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Williams driver Lance Stroll believes he is now a "completely different driver" compared to his first race in Formula 1 at the start of 2017 read more »

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Fernando Alonso qualifies 13th at Daytona 24 Hours

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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The 2017 season for Fernando Alonso prepared him well for his first venture into the Rolex 24 at Daytona. read more »

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Sebastian Vettel Not Banking On Tyre Advantage Ahead of 2018

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Sebastian Vettel downplays Scuderia Ferrari over having a tyre advantage going into the 2018 FIA Formula 1 Season, despite it being the Italian Team's strongest advantage... read more »

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Pirelli hoping for ‘a bit more overtaking’

over 8 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Pirelli are hoping their new range of tyres will lead to more "overtaking" with compounds a step softer than in 2017. read more »

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Pirelli: 2017 F1 tyres were conservative for a reason

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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Pirelli chief Mario Isola says its reasons behind producing conservative tyre compounds in 2017 was based on minimising risk during the regulations overhaul. read more »

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Manor Name Could Return to Formula 1 if Cost Cap is Introduced - Lowdon

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Despite dropping off the grid ahead of the 2017 season, the Manor Racing name could return to the sport in the future if a cost cap is introduced to Formula 1. read more »

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Alonso's 2017 Indy 500 Preparations Guaranteed Him to be Frontrunner - Rahal

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Graham Rahal feels Fernando Alonso was destined to be a frontrunner in the Indianapolis 500 in 2017 thanks to the preparations the two-time Formula 1 World Champion had at the... read more »

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Mercedes Initially ‘Confused’ By ‘Diva’ 2017 Car, Says Chief Designer John Owen

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Mercedes' Chief Designer John Owen revealed that the team were confused by their car, and were unsure what to do with it. read more »

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Pirelli's 2018 test programme to follow 2017 blueprint

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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This year's Pirelli tyre test schedule will follow an almost identical format to last year, with all 10 teams signed up to run across the season. read more »

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Haas F1 team might have switched to 2018 car focus too early

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Haas probably hurt itself in the 2017 Formula 1 season by switching focus to its '18 car too early, team principal Gunther Steiner has admitted read more »

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Big Three Teams Did 'Significantly Better Job' Than Midfield Pack in 2017 - Whiting

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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The gap between Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull compared to the rest of the Formula 1 field was down to them doing a better job in 2017, and was not down to the regulations,... read more »

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Video: Force India's farewell to VJM10

over 8 years ago

from: YouTube.com

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Watch as Force India puts Sergio Perez's VJM10, used throughout the course of the 2017 season, into retirement, with the car placed into the reception area of… read more »

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How Formula 1's eSports gaming revolution will accelerate in 2018

over 8 years ago

from: Autosport.com

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Formula 1 experienced an eSports revolution in 2017, and its gaming involvement could leap forward again this year - as JONATHAN NOBLE explains read more »

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Brendon Hartley – Experience helped deal with busy schedule

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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Brendon Hartley speaks about a frantic end to his 2017 and his optimism for the less busy - but just as demanding - 2018 season. read more »

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A Look back at F1 in 2018 – New Cars Reduce Lap Times, Pit Stops, Overtakes

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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2017 saw massive changes to Formula 1, with lap times tumbling. Lap times weren't the only thing that fell though... read more »

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F1 still 'nowhere' on social media despite impressive 2017 growth

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

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Formula One bosses know the series is still "so far" from rival sports in terms of social media despite registering a huge increase in followers during 2017. read more »

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Pirelli goes soft for Azerbaijan

over 8 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

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Compounds to be used for Azerbaijan Grand Prix are a step softer than in 2017. read more »

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TCF PICKS 2017: What to watch for in 2018

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

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In our final TCF Picks piece we take a look forward to the year ahead and what our writers think you should be looking out for! read more »

Tags: tcf, 2017, 2018

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McLaren F1 Amazon series to premiere in February

over 8 years ago

from: Crash.Net

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A series going behind-the-scenes at McLaren through its tumultuous 2017 F1 season will premiere on Amazon Prime next month. read more »

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Penalty numbers in the 2017 championship

over 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Formula One race stewards are not always the most beloved members of a Grand Prix weekend, nor is the labyrinthian sporting regulation. Drivers and their fans often find it... read more »