The perfect Formula 1 car from 2016 Mercedes swept all before it again in 2016, but it was not the perfect car - take some bits from rival teams and you'd have quite the potent racer... 1482710400 F1

F1's new development war has already begun The last grand prix weekend before the winter offered teams a great opportunity to get a headstart on work for 2017 1480118400 F1

F1 teams still pushing with an eye on 2017 The F1 development race hasn't slowed down as much as expected in the final races of the current rules cycle, with teams still pushing to maximise running before the winter break and Mexico-specific solutions on show this weekend too 1477699200 F1

A glimpse at McLaren's 2017 work at Austin? McLaren struggled at Suzuka, but on Friday at Austin it introduced developments to its MP4-31 that could well have next season in mind 1477094400 F1

Does Leclerc deal mean Ferrari is losing faith in Vettel? Could the Ferrari scenario end up like Vettel's final year at Red Bull? Could one single personnel change make a team like Sauber a podium contender? What's the deal with Ferrari's camera device? Our technical expert answers these questions and more 1537747200 F1

Why third cars are being touted as F1's salvation Formula 1's on-off flirtation with the idea of third cars is back on. One driver who is unlikely to be partnered with a 2019 seat highlights an issue that's stopping young talent breaking through - but fixing that will require fundamental change 1537747200 F1

The F1 perfectionist who pushed too soon Formula 1's carbonfibre pioneer was a legendarily tough cookie, known as the 'Prince of Darkness' (at McLaren) and the 'Godalming Scud' (at Benetton). Has time mellowed the father of some of F1's most beautiful cars? Asks STUART CODLING 1537660800 F1

How to make F1 strategies interesting The FIA has asked tyre companies to submit a tender application to supply Formula 1 rubber from the 2020 season, with 18" coming in 2021. PAT SYMONDS asks if alongside the new tyres, steps need to be brought in to make sure future race strategies are varied and interesting 1537574400 F1