Mercedes f1 2017 driver#

Much has been said about the similarity between the STR12 and the W08 of the Mercedes-benz team. Race drivers: Carlos Sainz and Daniil Kvyat With this and the switch of fuel supplier, F1 fans are expecting Red Bull to mount a serious challenge to Mercedes-Benz this year. The launch of the RB13 has been hotly anticipated this year, with everyone keen to see Adrian Newey’s interpretation of the 2017 rule changes.

Race drivers: Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen Much has already been said about this year’s car, with the naming convention changed and rumours of a long-awaited return to orange livery in a bid to move away from the Ron Dennis era under new McLaren Executive Director, Zak Brown. Race drivers: Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne Ferrari have set the early pace in testing and it will be interesting to see how much they have caught up to Mercedes. The SF70H features gull wings at the rear of the finn and redesigned side pods. His previous role was as head of Formula 1 power-units. Race drivers: Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonenįerrari is rumoured to be using 3D printed piston heads this year and Mattia Binotto has been promoted to chief technical officer in place of James Allison. It’s not all change, however, with Niki Lauda and Toto Wolff signing new contracts with the team until 2020. With Paddy Lowe leaving the team to join Williams, James Allison steps in as their new Technical Director. Valtteri Bottas joins the team as driver, replacing the retiring champion, Nico Rosberg. There’s plenty of change at Mercedes this year. Race drivers: Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas UPDATE: Following the announcement of an additional sponsor, BWT, Force India also revealed a revised livery for the 2017 season. Sahara Force India recently announced a new partner in eyewear specialists, Foresight & Vision, for the 2017 season. Race drivers: Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon It has also been announced that Alain Prost will join the team as a Special Advisor. Renault recently announced that Pete Machin will join the team in July, from Red Bull Racing, as head of aerodynamics. Race drivers: Nico Hulkenberg and Jolyon Palmer Pascal Wehrlein, has been passed fit after his incident at the Race of Champions. Sauber's team colours have been royal blue since 2015, with this year's livery celebrating 25 years in F1. Sauber were the first team to officially launch their 2017 car via social media. Race drivers: Marcus Ericsson and Pascal Wehrlein

Mercedes f1 2017 driver#

Williams have appointed Paddy Lowe as Chief Technical Officer from Mercedes, with former driver Valtteri Bottas heading in the opposite direction. Williams were the first F1 team to release images of their 2017 race car, named the FW40 in reference to this being Williams' 40th year of racing in Formula 1. Race drivers: Felipe Massa and Lance Stroll What do the Formcars look like? What is the Formula 1 schedule 2017? You'll find everything you're looking for here.