News Details
Tech analysis: The challenges facing F1 teams in 2017
2017 heralds another new beginning for Formula 1, with significant changes to the cars that will not only have a visual effect but have both a mechanical and aerodynamic impact too. Decreasing laptimes by five seconds has been the overarching goal of this regulation change, which has resulted in Pirelli supplying wider tyres and numerous changes made to the car's aerodynamic surfaces to achieve it. The most noteworthy of these aerodynamic changes is the deltoid shaping of the front and rear wings and the leading edge of the sidepods. While these changes were introduced to give the car a more aggressive and futuristic look, they will also force designers to rethink how they move air around...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Daniel Ricciardo expects drivers to physically...
Daniel Ricciardo says he expects drivers will pack on a little weight...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
2017 rule changes the biggest in 20 years - Toro Rosso
Toro Rosso's James Key says the upcoming 2017 rule changes are the...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Pirelli hoping more teams will test 2018 tyres
Already looking ahead to 2018, Pirelli is seeking wider cooperation from...
9y ago from Pitpass.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha selects new crew chief to aid Jorge Martin's...
Yamaha has selected David Munoz, currently Alex Rins' crew chief, to work...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
KTM making plans to drop Maverick Vinales with...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Luca Marini’s theory on why Honda has been...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
BMW wants to reunite KTM's only two MotoGP race...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alexander Rossi describes ‘really rewarding’ first...
Alexander Rossi spent much of the day on Saturday shaking down the brand...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
What we learned inside a first look of IndyCar’s...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Inside IndyCar's IR-28: New images of 2028 chassis
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi to give IndyCar’s IR-28...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sami Pajari does the double at home
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen claimed back-to-back victories at home on...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Finland: Sami Pajari claims back-to-back WRC wins
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Finland: Sami Pajari takes command after...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier to remain in hospital overnight after...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Romano issues Newcastle United update that will excite...
Newcastle United have started searching for a new midfielder as Bruno...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Man United explore ambitious opportunity to...
Manchester United are exploring an ambitious move for Myles Lewis-Skelly...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal move for Brazilian superstar considered...
Arsenal appear to be closing in on one of the summer’s biggest Premier...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal contacted by top club to sign English star,...
AC Milan have approached Arsenal to explore a move for Ethan Nwaneri as...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton recalls process to ‘handle bullies'
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has... Read More »
23m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Is the Colton Herta-Cadillac F1 gamble starting to unravel?
It's not every day one of IndyCar's biggest... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sky Sports star reveals emotional Lewis Hamilton goodbye...
Former Sky Sports F1 star Rachel Brookes has... Read More »
33m ago from GPFans.com
