The longer-term target, for a team that won titles with Spaniard Fernando Alonso in 20 before pulling out in 2010 and then returning as full constructors last year, is to be challenging for the title again by 2020. Hulkenberg has yet to stand on the Formula One podium, after 115 grand prix starts, but Renault are targeting fifth place overall with the possibility - if all the stars are aligned in a season of change - of a rostrum finish. “I’m finding it very exciting, and good so far,” the Le Mans 24 Hours winner told Reuters at the launch of the team’s new RS17 car in central London. The 29-year-old Hulkenberg has joined from Force India, who punched above their weight last season to finish a best-ever fourth and comfortably ahead of ninth-placed Renault, and has no doubt he made the right career move. 2017 Race Calendarĭaylight savings information: Daylight saving time 2017 in United Kingdom will begin at 01:00 on Sunday, 26 March (Clocks go forward).Britain Formula One - F1 - 2017 Renault Formula One Car Launch - The Lindley Hall, London - 21/2/17 Renault's Jolyon Palmer and Nico Hulkenberg unveil the new car Reuters / Alan Walter Livepic Haas F1 are hoping this year’s car will be an improvement on last year’s eighth place finish in the constructor’s championship. Race drivers: Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen Toro rosso certainly hope it will push them them up the field this year. 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. Renault also confirmed that Russian youngster Sergey Sirotkin will continue to work with the team in a reserve role, and will get more Friday practice run-outs through the 2017 F1 season. 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 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.
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