“It’s the FIRST time since 2014 that the sport has had a major technical rule change. In 2014, it was all about the new hybrid turbo engines – a formula that Mercedes got absolutely right, as is evidenced by their three back-to-back CHAMPIONSHIP titles. In 2017, the focus shifts to aerodynamics and tyres.

“We’ll see changes to how the bodywork of the cars looks and the tyres will be noticeably fatter too. The idea is to INCREASE down FORCE through bodywork design, and grip through these bulkier tyres. This should ultimately make the cars go even FASTER, which is exciting to see.”

“It’s the first time since 2014 that the sport has had a major technical rule change. In 2014, it was all about the new hybrid turbo engines – a formula that Mercedes got absolutely right, as is evidenced by their three back-to-back Championship titles. In 2017, the focus shifts to aerodynamics and tyres.

“We’ll see changes to how the bodywork of the cars looks and the tyres will be noticeably fatter too. The idea is to increase down force through bodywork design, and grip through these bulkier tyres. This should ultimately make the cars go even faster, which is exciting to see.”