F1's problems go beyond just engines

Grand Prix Gold: Australian GP 1986 There has probably never been a world championship showdown as dramatic as this - that a British driver didn't win the title in. Here in all its glory is the full story of the 1986 Formula 1 World Championship finale in Adelaide - a race no one who saw it will ever forget... 1585699200 F1

The pre-Christmas pressure on Bottas and Vettel With Formula 1 firmly in its off-season, the drivers will have turned their attention to the new year and a new campaign. In his final Fifth Column, Nigel Roebuck explains why two racers in particular may be unnerved by the end of the season just gone 1545436800 F1

The steps that have led to F1's 'very silly cars' Although Formula 1's regulations will change considerably for 2019, Nigel Roebuck argues the championship has lost out compared to the days of lightweight machines powered by monster engines 1543449600 F1

The value of F1’s last 'old school' circuit Two recent races at Sochi and Suzuka again exposed the problems with identikit modern circuit design, but also highlighted the unaltered gifts found at circuits built in a previous era 1540512000 F1

The talent-nurturing team harbouring Britain's next MotoGP star Petronas SRT's bold promotion of Fabio Quartararo to MotoGP in 2019 paid off in a big way. That same team could just be the right environment to help Britain's Jake Dixon make the next step in Moto2 - and not a moment too soon 1594771200 MotoGP

The honest but damning verdict on Ferrari's 2020 form OPINION: Ferrari is having a torrid start to the 2020 Formula 1 season after it had pushed Mercedes so hard in the last campaign. There are several reasons for this and the woeful display at the Styrian Grand Prix brought dramatic scrutiny from within 1594771200 F1

Why FE's well-travelled new arrival can surpass expectations Since his last foray into the European theatre in 2016, Nick Cassidy has won everything there is to win in Japan. Envision Virgin's new Formula E signing therefore is not your run-of-the-mill rookie and plans to take the electric series by storm 1594771200 FE

Ask Tim: Why F1 should expect fireworks from Alonso-Ocon in 2021 Following a Styrian Grand Prix high in intrigue on and off the track, Autosport's technical consultant answers your questions on the impending return of Fernando Alonso, McLaren's upturn in form and more woe for Ferrari 1594684800 F1