2017 marks the start of a brand new era for Formula 1, as the technical regulations have been completely overhauled and thus created the potential for the sport to become faster and more unpredictable than ever before.
Wider Pirelli tyres, lower rear wings and wider front wings has made this year’s cars much more ‘aggressive’ in look and out on the track, with lap times expected to drop by as much as five seconds per lap at certain tracks due to the increased grip possessed by these new cars.
It’s not just the aerodynamic changes that could overhaul the pecking order in 2017, but the power unit changes that now mean that engine development is more open than ever in this hybrid era.
Furthermore, there is a raft of driver changes throughout the grid including at reigning triple world champions Mercedes, where Valtteri Bottas has replaced Nico Rosberg, after the German announced his shock retirement from the sport.
Here’s an overview of all the major changes and things to look out for in Formula 1 this year:
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