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

Why Raikkonen is more likeable at Sauber Kimi Raikkonen was the wrong man for a seat at title-chasing Ferrari, but that doesn't mean he's wrong for Sauber - in fact his contribution to Formula 1 is about to get a lot more positive 1547596800 F1

How F1's quick-fix 2019 rules were born Formula 1's 2019 aerodynamic rule changes have been divisive - pushed through too quickly and unlikely to do anything to help overtaking, according to the sceptics. The architects of the revamp explain their logic, and the accelerated process 1547596800 F1

How to build a budget F1 car It's well known that money is a significant factor in a grand prix team's success, but what happens when there is very little of it to design and develop the car? 1547510400 Engineering

Why complaints about Verstappen's punishment are wrong The implication that attending a Formula E race is a 'punishment' for a misbehaving Formula 1 driver prompted plenty of derision, but there was logic and value to Max Verstappen's day with the Marrakech stewards 1547510400 FE