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    martinus
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      Formula One 2017 preview – The teams, the drivers, the rule changes

      Change is good and the 2017 F1 season promises lots of it. Here's our preview of what to expect.

      The 2017 Formula 1 season is nearly upon us. Same-old, same-old, you might think. But if 2016 was once again characterised by Mercedes-AMG Petronas dominance, changes to this season's technical regulations mean we could be on the verge of one of F1's shake-up seasons and all the excitment that entails.

      Not least because one driver change in particular will have a significant impact at the very top. Just days after lifting the title at the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Nico Rosberg announced his retirement from F1 – taking Mercedes completely by surprise and triggering a rapid search for another driver.

      We've covered all the movements – and the new regulation changes – below. Keep your eyes peeled on this page as we'll be updating it as the 2017 cars are revealed over the coming weeks.

      Formula 1 2017 teams and drivers

      The big news here is Mercedes AMG Petronas, which didn't exactly see Rosberg's departure coming and suddenly had to find someone to replace him. That someone turned out to be Finn, Valtteri Bottas, who impressed in his previous role as Massa's teammate at Williams.

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      2017 Mercedes

      Massa, who had himself retired, was brought back to Williams and will be partnered with Canadian driver Lance Stroll.

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      2017 Williams

      Ferrari and Red Bull Racing's lineups have remained consistent: Vettel and Raikkonen in the former, Ricciardo and Verstappen in the latter.


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      2017 Ferrari

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      2017 Red Bull

      With Jenson Button another retiree at the end of 2016, McLaren Honda's lineup has altered slightly, with Belgian driver Stoffel Vandoorne leaving Japanese single-seater series Super Formula to partner Fernando Alonso.

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      2017 McLaren

      Kevin Magnussen leaves Renault for Haas, driving alongside Romain Grosjean. His space at Renault (which retains Brit, Jolyon Palmer) is filled by Nico Hulkenberg, whose former Force India spot will in turn be filled by Esteban Ocon. Ocon moves from Manor Racing, which went into administration earlier in the year but whose entry remains valid until the third race of the season at Bahrain. Sergio Perez remains at Force India.


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      2017 Haas

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      2017 Renault

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      2017 Force India

      Luckily for former Manor driver Pascal Wehrlein (one of the drivers briefly touted as Rosberg's replacement), he replaces Felipe Nasr at Sauber-Ferrari. Nasr exits F1, for the time being at least.


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      2017 Sauber

      Last but not least, there's Torro Rosso, which keeps the Russian-Spanish partnership of Daniil Kvyat and Carlos Sainz Jr.


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      2017 Torro Rosso

      Formula 1 2017 circuits

      F1 circuit changes haven't quite been as comprehensive as the driver changes for 2017. Plans to bring back Imola haven't materialised and there will be no Grand Prix in Germany this year, since deals with neither Hockenheim nor the Nurburgring could be finalised.

      The only other changes are schedule shifts for China and Bahrain, which swap places, and Baku – which will no longer conflict with Le Mans – is now known as the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. A full calendar of this year's Formula One races is below:

      Round Event                                                         Location                                 Date
      1         Rolex Australian Grand Prix                         Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit           26 March
      2         Heineken Chinese Grand Prix                         Shanghai International Circuit     9 April
      3         Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix                         Bahrain International Circuit           16 April
      4         Russian Grand Prix                                         Sochi Autodrom                           30 April
      5         Gran Premio de España                                 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya   14 May
      6         Grand Prix de Monaco                                 Circuit de Monaco                           28 May
      7         Grand Prix du Canada                                 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve                     11 June
      8         Azerbaijan Grand Prix                                 Baku City Circuit                             25 June
      9         Grosser Preis von Österreich                         Red Bull Ring                                       9 July
      10         British Grand Prix                                         Silverstone Circuit                             16 July
      11         Magyar Nagydíj                                         Hungaroring                                     30 July
      12         Belgian Grand Prix                                         Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps            27 August
      13         Gran Premio Heineken D'Italia                 Autodromo Nazionale Monza               3 September
      14         Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix Marina Bay Street Circuit             17 September
      15         Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix                         Sepang International Circuit                 1 October
      16         Japanese Grand Prix                                 Suzuka International Racing Course 8 October
      17         United States Grand Prix                         Circuit of the Americas                       22 October
      18         Gran Premio de México                                 Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez       29 October
      19         Grande Prêmio do Brazil                                 Autódromo José Carlos Pace               12 November
      20         Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix         Yas Marina Circuit                               26 November

      Formula 1 2017: technical changes and new rules

      F1 will be faster in 2017, thanks to a list of new technical changes aimed largely at improving lap times. It should alter the look of the cars too, as many of the changes herald significant differences in aerodynamic components and tyres.

      Those tyres are much wider than before – up from 245mm to 305mm at the front and 325mm to 405mm at the rear for a satisfyingly barrel-like appearance. The latter isn't far off the 420mm maximum rear tyre width allowed in 1992 before slightly narrower tyres were brought in for 1993, which gives you an indication of the visual difference.

      That's complemented by a wider track – 2000mm, up from 1800mm, and bodywork that can now be up to 1600mm wide, 200mm wider than before. The front wing can now be 1800mm wide (up from 1650mm) and a rear wing's profile and aspect both change, at 950mm wide and 800mm high, compared to last year's 750mm by 950mm.

      The endplates have also changed, the diffuser grows by 50mm in height and 50mm in width and barge boards are larger too. The combined effects of these will mean a sleeker car, and both more mechanical and aerodynamic grip. The addition of 20kg to the minimum weight (now 722kg with driver) will be almost academic, with lap times up to three seconds faster than last year.

      The elephant in the room is overtaking. It's commonly known that big aerodynamic devices make it difficult for cars behind to get close enough to those in front to overtake. The FIA tried to fudge a fix with DRS and a boost of energy from KERS but the problem is more fundamental than that.

      Giving cars extra aero grip then? It's unlikely to change that situation. Had the new tyres been introduced on their own it might have been a step in the right direction – but we'll have to wait and see when the Australian Grand Prix kicks off in late March.

      The 2017 contenders

      The 2017 cars have all now been revealed, giving us an idea about how each of the teams have adapted their car based on the new regulations. Large fins above the engine cover and elaborate front wing designs seem to be a couple of trends seen between the teams, although many didn't show or covered up the rear diffusers. We will get our first taste of how the cars perform in pre season testing, but will have to wait till round 1 in Melbourne to see who has come out on top.

      #160098
      Vaughan
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        1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix       Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit     26 March

        Please sign me & GsCougar up.  Osiris_Forum gifted.

        #160099
        AusWoody
        Participant

          TIME IS RUNNING OUT


          > SIGN UP NOW

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          Stake Collected.   150  Achat Dollars.

          Live random Racer draw and Race on …..
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          #160101
          martinus
          Participant

            I'm in for the 1st grand Prix in melbourne

            gifted my entry to pythia

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            #160102
            tangoracer
            Participant

              Woody  put me down all paid :)

              #160100
              AusWoody
              Participant


                Of course Auswoody is in

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                Pythia Gifted A$50

                #160103
                LaidBackJim
                Participant

                  Please sign me up.  Osiris_Forum gifted. cheers

                  #160104
                  tangoracer
                  Participant

                    Woody can you add Minni for me osiris is paid for her 

                    #160105
                    fisher316
                    Participant

                      fisher316 in for the 1st grand Prix in Melbourne also  add  hope4u

                      gifted my entry to Pythia $100

                      #160106
                      jayc
                      Participant

                        Stone & Jayc in for round 1, fees paid :)

                        #160108
                        AusWoody
                        Participant

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                          > SIGN UP NOW

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                          1  Australian Grand Prix   26-Mar

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                          20  Places to  fill.
                          3 Places Filled

                             1    AusWoody 
                             2    GsCougar 
                             3    Vaughan 
                             4    Martinus  
                             5    Tango 
                             6    hope4u 
                             7    fisher316 
                             8    Stone 
                             9    Jayc 
                            10   Brandybee 
                            11   LaidBackJim  
                            12    Minni  
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                          Stake Collected.   600  Achat Dollars.

                          Live random Racer draw and Race on …..
                          http://achatsquare.chatango.com
                          Its all good fun & a great way to meet & make new friends
                          Keep an eye on this topic for details  :D

                          GOOD LUCK and THANK YOU to all the players
                          IMPORTANT NOTE …. PLEASE SEND YOUR ENTRY GIFT TO Pythia
                          #160109
                          Zuzannah
                          Participant

                              I'm in too.  Gifted Osiris !!! 

                            #160110
                            Anonymous

                              Send 250 A$ to Pythia
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                              5 SLOTS ARE TAKEN


                              MarnieJo
                              LuvCoddler
                              Mandingo14
                              Jeanona31
                              charrua

                              Thanks Woody
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                                1    AusWoody
                                2    GsCougar
                                3    Vaughan
                                4    Martinus 
                                5    Tango
                                6    hope4u
                                7    fisher316
                                8    Stone
                                9    Jayc
                                10   Brandybee
                                11   LaidBackJim 
                                12   Minni 
                              13     ZUZ
                                14   Marnie
                                15     LuvCoddler
                                16     Mandingo14
                                17   Jeanona31
                                18   charrua

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                              ONLY 2 LEFT

                              #160111
                              AusWoody
                              Participant



                                TIME HAS RUN OUT



                                 

                                  FORMULA  ONE  SWEEP   UPDATE
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                                1  Australian Grand Prix   26-Mar

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                                20  Places to  fill.
                                20 Places Filled

                                   1    AusWoody 
                                   2    GsCougar 
                                   3    Vaughan 
                                   4    Martinus  
                                   5    Tango 
                                   6    hope4u 
                                   7    fisher316 
                                   8    Stone 
                                   9    Jayc 
                                  10   Sexilicious 
                                  11   LaidBackJim  
                                  12    Minni  
                                  13    zuzannah  
                                  14    MarnieJo 
                                  15    LuvCoddler 
                                  16    Mandingo14  
                                  17    Jeanona31 
                                  18    charrua 
                                  19    Brandybee 
                                  20    Covems 
                                Stake Collected.   1,000  Achat Dollars.

                                Live random Racer draw and Race on …..
                                http://achatsquare.chatango.com
                                Its all good fun & a great way to meet & make new friends
                                Keep an eye on this topic for details  :D

                                GOOD LUCK and THANK YOU to all the players
                                IMPORTANT NOTE …. PLEASE SEND YOUR ENTRY GIFT TO Pythia

                                #160112
                                Anonymous

                                  no i am lost

                                  I send to Pythia 250
                                  but shoudl send it to Osirs

                                  an my friends listed okey now ?

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