F1 RacingHow F1 is going the extra mile to crack America Having sampled 10 different venues, it feels as if Formula 1 has finally found a home in the United States with the race in Austin. The venue has established itself as a firm favourite, as much for the fun to be had off-track as the great racing on it. But now it's time to spread the message further, says JAMES ROBERTS 1544313600 F1

F1 RacingHow misplaced instinct created Schumacher's biggest title controversy Was the F310B of 1997 a great Formula 1 car? That would be stretching it. But for all its clear inferiority to the rival Williams-Renault FW18, it was almost good enough to carry Michael Schumacher to his first world championship in red. Almost - says DAMIEN SMITH 1544227200 F1

F1 RacingHow Michael Schumacher changed F1 forever Michael Schumacher broke the mould in terms of what it meant to be a Formula 1 driver. He introduced unprecedented levels of fitness, an attention to detail that was unsurpassed and, above all, an indomitable win-at-all-costs competitive spirit. And while, sadly, he's no longer fighting at the wheel, nor even able to discuss his achievements, his legacy lives on in a whole new generation of thoroughly modern racing drivers, says JAMES ROBERTS 1544140800 F1

Edd StrawThe 2018 title fight F1 could have had Even though it was wrapped up early, the battle for 'Class B' honours went back and forth throughout the year, with many teams and drivers sharing success. In the end, there was a worthy winner, who won't be recognised in the history books 1544140800 F1

Edd StrawThe highs and lows of F1 2018's top drivers The 2018 Formula 1 season featured the fiercest battle for honours since the start of the V6 turbo-hybrid era - even if both titles were ultimately sealed comfortably - but who were the standout drivers over the course of the campaign? 1544054400 F1

Jonathan NobleThe findings that make halo criticism irrelevant Charles Leclerc being hit by a flying Fernando Alonso at the Belgian Grand Prix ended some of the debate surrounding the halo. Here's why the FIA's findings prove it was right to implement the device and dissenting voices have been made irrelevant 1544054400 F1

Edd StrawThe role Bottas hates but must embrace Valtteri Bottas finished 2018 fifth in the Formula 1 points and with no race victories, and called it his "worst season so far". Could a change of attitude for next year help him improve and make himself more valuable to Mercedes or a rival team? 1543968000 F1

Scott MitchellThe human cost of F1's cut-throat nature Several Formula 1 drivers said goodbye to the championship at the end of the 2018 season. In one notable case, it was painful to witness the individual's late realisation that their dream was dying 1543968000 F1