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Top themes to watch for in MotoGP 2014 Can Marquez repeat his startling 2013 heroics? How strong will Ducati be after it controversially relinquished full Factory status? On the eve of the first race, AUTOSPORT picks through the major themes of 2014 1395273600 MotoGP

Redding: I've got to 'do a Marquez' He's rejected Ducati, beaten Marc Marquez and was seemingly destined for last year's Moto2 crown until late accidents wrecked his season. Still just 21, Scott Redding could be a potential world champion in the making, as SAM TREMAYNE finds out 1395187200 MotoGP

The fastest single-seater outside F1? The Japanese Super Formula series has a new car, continued support from Honda and Toyota, and is attempting to regain its international credibility. SAM TREMAYNE flew out to take a look 1390262400 Other

The top 10 MotoGP riders of 2013 For the first time in seven years the MotoGP title went down to the wire, with almost nothing to choose between Honda sensation Marc Marquez and two-time champion Jorge Lorenzo. AUTOSPORT assesses the best on the grid 1387843200 MotoGP

What the first look at 2021's F1 aero rules tells us As well as learning a new circuit to Formula 1, several teams used their Portuguese GP practice running to try out new aero concepts ahead of rule changes for next year - providing an interesting first insight into what 2021 F1 cars will look like 1603670400 F1

The pre-race call that gave Hamilton the edge at Portimao Lewis Hamilton seized Formula 1's all-time win record with victory in a tricky Portuguese Grand Prix for Mercedes. He went wheel-to-wheel with Valtteri Bottas and won out, but a pre-qualifying decision was key to gaining a decisive advantage 1603670400 F1

Why history risks repeating itself for Mercedes' star F1 junior Speculation linking Sergio Perez with Williams next year will make for uncomfortable reading for George Russell. Despite his consistently strong showings, a precedent from 2018 suggests holding onto his seat may not be a straightforward matter 1603584000 F1

Why a decades-old tradition had to be curtailed The controversial 'party modes', outlawed by the FIA this season, represent the peak of a development curve which began many years ago - but it was right to put an end to it, says PAT SYMONDS 1603497600 F1