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Analysis: Will F1's 2017 fuel shuffle impact title battle?

In an era where fuel has become a key battleground in the fight between engine manufacturers in F1, Red Bull’s switch to ExxonMobil has added a fresh layer of intrigue about its hopes of pulling together a full-on title assault in 2017. For with Mercedes and Petronas remaining the benchmark in F1, hopes of closing their advantage very much rests on its new fuel and oil partner quickly getting up to speed and sorting out the best products needed. But instead of there being talk of growing pains and a period of consolidation before their efforts pay off, the suggestion is that progress is coming quickly – and there is plenty more to come once track testing gets underway later this month....
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