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What Is Formula 1?
What matters most in Formula 1?
Why star drivers are key to F1
Has F1 forgotten the key to good racing?
How much speed does F1 really need?
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Why F1 has to put business first
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What matters most in Formula 1? In the first part of a major new series of features, BEN ANDERSON and leading paddock figures try to pin down Formula 1's fundamental appeal to fans. What really matters - is it drivers, cars, racing, technology, politics, or something else?
Why star drivers are key to F1 With the help of the F1 paddock, BEN ANDERSON examines why having the best drivers in motorsport is the backbone of a strong product in the second 'What is Formula 1?' instalment
Has F1 forgotten the key to good racing? Anybody who watches motorsport wants to see entertaining racing. But is the essence of what makes wheel-to-wheel combat special being forgotten in the modern age?
How much speed does F1 really need? In the latest part of our 'What is F1?' series, we investigate the argument over how fast Formula 1 cars should be, with the help of key paddock figures
Is too much technology bad for F1? Formula 1's reputation for technical excellence is key to its appeal for many, but is also a factor in a lot of its problems. In the latest in our What is F1? series, we explore that juxtaposition with paddock figures on both sides of the argument
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