![]() The 2017 season will also see new developments in Power Unit technology, which would make the engines less noisier, but faster and more efficient. There’s a hinged locking mechanism in front of the driver, which will have minimal impact on vision. The Halo is an elliptical structure that protects the drivers head during an impact. As of now, the F1 Commission has agreed upon the new Halo Concept provided by Mercedes. More info on this can be found here.Īlso, a new Cockpit protection is being worked on, that will help improve the safety of the driver during an accident. The 2017 Formula cars will see changes to their bodywork, including width, length and height, that will improve downforce, performance and lower lap times. The same is continued till Q3, until only 2 drivers are remaining with only 1 min 30 seconds of qualifying left. A total of 7 drivers will be eliminated and 15 will move on to Q2. After the 7 minutes has passed, every 1 min 30 seconds another slowest driver is eliminated till the chequered flag is out. In Q1, the slowest driver after 7 minutes will be eliminated. The new format will have three qualifying sessions of 16 mins, 15 mins and 14 mins. This format could also be used in the 2016 season. New Qualifying Formatįirstly, the 2017 season will start using a new Qualifying format, where in the slowest driver will be eliminated after a certain amount of time has passed. In a blog post, the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) stated all the new changes that are coming to Formula 1 in 2017. ![]() Perez has struggled during the season with mechanical issues and is in his third year with Red Bull Racing.The F1 2017 season is going to see a lot of new changes in terms of car performance, tires, qualifying format and car design. Verstappen currently leads the Drivers’ Championship, with Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez a further 69 points back in second place. Red Bull No.1 driver Max Verstappen has dominated the Formula 1 season and recently won the Canadian Grand Prix on Father’s Day - a 41st victory that tied the Dutchman for fifth on the all-time Formula One wins list with the late Ayrton Senna, and gave Red Bull its 100th win as an organisation “But I’m just excited to drive again and to just try to remind a team obviously I once had a lot of success with that I can still turn a fast lap.” Daniel Ricciardo is currently a reserve driver with Red Bull Racing, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez the team’s Formula 1 drivers. “I’m certainly excited to drive a fast car, but also a car that maybe still feels familiar to me – it does a little bit in the sim. “Then maybe I’ll get another one after Monza as well in September. “I’ve been in the simulator, but I will drive the RB19 (for the first time) in July after the Silverstone race,” Ricciardo told ESPN earlier this year. Ricciardo has been planning to do the testing at Silverstone for a while and said he was looking forward to the chance to get back in the cockpit. I’ll probably have to work my way up a little bit but it’s really nice to be back here.” “Honestly, the fairytale ending (would be) to finish my career here (at Red Bull) if I could have it all my own way,” Ricciardo told ESPN last week. Ricciardo raced for Red Bull from 2014 to 2018, winning seven races, after two seasons with sister team Toro Rosso (now AlphaTauri) from 2012-13.Ī popular figure in the paddock, the Australian has said he wants a competitive team rather than just making up the numbers on the grid. Daniel Ricciardo is set to return to action with Red Bull Racing. The 33-year-old is spending a year on the sidelines as a Red Bull reserve driver after being replaced at McLaren by compatriot Oscar Piastri. “We will have Ricciardo in the car for three days after Silverstone during the tyre test and then you can evaluate where Ricciardo really stands,” Marko told Austrian broadcaster ORF. ![]() However, Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko confirmed Ricciardo would get in the driving seat of the RB19 F1 car during the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone to see where he stands. Watch the latest sport on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >
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