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 frustrating shortcomings of F1's misunderstood man Kimi Raikkonen's flashes of brilliance and enigmatic character make him a valuable addition to the grid - but, as one former team boss explains, Formula 1's elder statesman's failure to realise his full potential will always be deeply frustrating 1538006400 F1

How to drive a bad F1 car Most drivers arrive in Formula 1 on the back of success in junior formulas - but many of them then struggle to get a seat in a competitive car. JAMES ROBERTS finds out what the challenges are when trying to make your name at the back of the grid 1566691200 F1

Promoted: Bringing new solutions to old problems KW Heritage has only recently joined the historics arena, but it has already started making a difference 1566691200 Historics

A dropped F1 junior's story of redemption Being dropped by a Formula 1 junior scheme would be curtains for many young hopefuls, but Sacha Fenestraz has responded in the most convincing way possible since moving to Japan 1566604800 Performance

The top 10 Formula E drivers of 2018/19 Now the dust has settled on a chaotic 2018/19 Formula E campaign, we rate the leading players from this season's grid 1566604800 FE