The negative noise being generated about the Formula 1 spectacle almost got to the point of drowning out the cars last weekend.
So if there was ever a time for the racing to answer back and get its voice heard, it was now.
Bahrain 2014 wasn't just one of the best grands prix of recent times, it also served as evidence that the new turbo regulations not only can work, they do work.
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 F1
The reverse experiment we will still get in Austria Although hopes of Formula 1 experimenting with a reversed grid in the second of the two Austrian grands prix have fallen by the wayside, keeping things the same will still provide an indication of what to expect in future double-headers F1
Could F1 take lessons from the Bundesliga's return? Formula 1 might not be the first sporting competition to restart after the COVID-19 stoppage, but it will be the first truly global category to get going again. The German football league's resumption efforts offer some insight to what can be done F1
The bombshell departure that will test Mercedes' depth Mercedes' powertrains have been a constant source of strength during its spell of turbo hybrid era dominance. So with its engine head Andy Cowell set to step away, the team will need to minimise disruption and continue his legacy of pushing boundaries 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 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 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 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 F1
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