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

Alonso shows his Gilles Villeneuve spirit After spending three and a half years in uncompetitive Formula 1 machinery, Fernando Alonso will exit the grand prix stage at the end of 2018. But in that time he has echoed the attitude shown by one of the championship's legends 1535587200 F1

How a rally mechanic created F1's new giantkiller Two dinners have shaped the destiny of Gunther Steiner's life in motorsport. The first, with his childhood hero Niki Lauda, led to his move into Formula 1. The second, with business magnate and team owner Gene Haas, led to his current role running Haas F1. So what better way to talk through Steiner's fascinating life and career than another dinner? By JAMES ROBERTS 1544918400 F1

The privateer who powered Britain's first F1 great Robert Ramsey Campbell Walker listed his occupation as 'Gentleman' - which rather undersold one of the most successful underdog entrants in F1 history, as NIGEL ROEBUCK recounts 1544832000 F1

The top 10 MotoGP riders of 2018 The majority of the MotoGP field might have had stand-out moments in 2018, but how did the contenders compare across the campaign? 1544832000 F1

How Alejandro Agag is the Elon Musk of motorsport Formula E chief Alejandro Agag stands side-by-side next to Tesla's Elon Musk as an EV visionary: Musk is revolutionising road cars; Agag is electrifying motorsports 1544832000 FE