It's a cliche, but the back of the ticket really does say 'motor-racing is dangerous' - and it does so for a very good reason.
As Carlos Sainz Jr reminded us on Saturday morning during the Russian Grand Prix weekend, accidents will always happen.
But what concerns me is when the regulations dictate that you have to drive something that is more dangerous than it needs to be. When that happens, someone needs to step up and do something.
Ask Gary: Is there value in crossovers like Hamilton/Rossi? Is there any value for a Formula 1 team in organising a crossover such as Valentino Rossi and Lewis Hamilton's? Can Ferrari gain from an early car launch? Gary Anderson answers these questions and more F1
Gary Anderson: How F1's 'privateers' really fared in 2019 F1's Class B battle has really come into its own in recent seasons and the unofficial 'best of the rest' category often provides as much excitement if not more than happens at the front. GARY ANDERSON breaks down a complicated battle in detail F1
F1's 'big four' teams' real 2019 performance levels revealed In the first of two pieces, our technical expert assesses how F1's big three - and the other full works team that should have been hunting them down - fared during 2019, including a detailed breakdown of the numbers behind their performances F1
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Le Mans 2020: The team by team guide With the coronavirus-enforced delays and build-up to practice and qualifying over, the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours is about to begin WEC
The first time Le Mans was held in September This year is not the first occasion the Le Mans 24 Hours has been postponed from its traditional June date to September. Back in 1968, the legendary enduro was also delayed and it produced one of the wettest races in its history WEC
What we've learned from the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours so far Ahead of the 2020 Le Mans 24 Hours activity both on and off the Circuit de la Sarthe has been frantic in a condensed schedule, while the iconic endurance event prepares for both end of eras and the promise of new ones WEC
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