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Why Formula E's feel-good comeback story has no bitterness Having been dropped by Audi for his part in an Esports stunt, Daniel Abt has been picked up for the final six Formula E races in Berlin by NIO 333. It's a chance to revive his career, but also to close a chapter and start afresh 1593561600 FE

Why Audi's newest FE driver is almost a risk-free bet OPINION: In replacing the ousted Daniel Abt with two-time DTM champion Rene Rast, Audi has found the strongest possible candidate - regardless of the loyalty it traditionally affords drivers within its fold 1592524800 FE

Why Abt's deception left Audi with no choice OPINION: Daniel Abt's suspension by the Audi Formula E team - and possible loss of his drive - for fielding a ringer in an Esports event could be considered an overreaction. But in a wider context, his employers had little other alternative 1590451200 FE

The bleak reality for those trying to topple Hamilton inside Mercedes Beating your team-mate is the number one goal in motorsport. In his time at Mercedes, only once has Lewis Hamilton been defeated by his team-mate across a season. According to the person who engineered Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas, that task is the toughest it has ever been 1590105600 F1

The IndyCar rookie the series will miss this weekend Double Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin was meant to contest IndyCar's Grand Prix of Indy with Team Penske this weekend. Imposed travel restrictions have delayed it, only increasing anticipation for when his series debut finally comes 1593820800 IndyCar

The ticking clock behind Williams's potential team sale After managing just one point in 2019, Williams heads into the new season without a title sponsor and seeking new investment to keep it on the Formula 1 grid. The cost-cap rules will aid its cause, but there's one factor to bear in mind before that point 1593734400 F1

How Red Bull's 'rookie-friendly' home track helped save F1 2020 The Red Bull Ring is noted for its relatively simple layout, which will come as a boost to the sole rookie driver on the 2020 Formula 1 grid. But it has other benefits that were crucial to getting the season going against the tragic backdrop of COVID-19 1593734400 F1

Why discomfort and distancing is worth it for F1's return This weekend's grand prix is being staged in abnormal circumstances amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But the strict measures and protocols F1 has introduced to ensure the event goes ahead is a price worth paying 1593734400 F1