At Suzuka, the major topic of discussion surrounding Mercedes remains last Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix engine failure for Lewis Hamilton.
We are three years into the current engine regulations and major blow-ups are rare.
Mercedes has confirmed what appeared likely from the way the engine blew up on the Sepang circuit's main straight - that it was a bottom end failure, specifically a big-end bearing failure.
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... 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 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 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 F1
Why America's latest MotoGP export could be a game changer Cameron Beaubier's MotoAmerica domination has long-warranted another crack on the world stage, but that never materialised. A Moto2 shot in 2021 has righted this, and it signals a pivotal moment for US hopes of a return to world championship glory MotoGP
How Supercars now needs a new "human salt harvester" Scott McLaughlin has been a divisive figure in Supercars over the past few years but, as he heads off to a fresh challenge in IndyCar, the Australian tin-top series needs to find someone else to fill his dramatic boots as the category enters a new era SUP
Why Mir shouldn't obsess over winning in his hunt for the MotoGP title Never has a MotoGP title been won by a rider who hasn't won a grand prix. However, this is the scenario facing points leader Joan Mir with three rounds to go. But, as ORIOL PUIGDEMONT writes, the Suzuki rider shouldn't obsess over the top spot to win the title MotoGP
Why the latest Hamilton-Rosberg battle won’t have the same edge OPINION: Even four years after it ended, the rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg has yet to be topped for drama and intrigue by anything F1 has seen since. But the next iteration commencing in 2021 will be played out on much different terms... FE
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