How F1 avoided a pre-season failure

Why F1 2020 will be remembered as a golden year Many people wrote off the 2020 Formula 1 season in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic but a radically reshaped calendar - featuring some classic and unfamiliar venues - could make this one of the best years in the championship's history 1596067200 F1

The "borderline outrageous" car that could change F1 forever Such was Mercedes' advantage in Hungary that Racing Point's strategy of copying its philosophy was completely vindicated with a second-row lockout. The impending decision on the legality of its brake ducts now takes on a much greater significance 1595462400 F1

Why Austria's success doesn't mean F1 is out of the woods Formula 1 may have made a successful return in Austria utilising its strict COVID-19 safety measures, but the uncertain future the virus still poses, writes JONATHAN NOBLE, could cause the series more headaches further down the line 1594684800 F1

How Renault plans to manage the "new" Alonso Fernando Alonso returns to Renault hoping to repeat past successes, but team boss Cyril Abiteboul knows managing those expectations will be the key to a long and fruitful partnership 1594166400 F1

How Formula E's open title fight was defused in two races It was open season as Formula E returned to action, with the championship contenders all close on points ahead of the six-part Berlin E-Prix. But after just two races, Antonio Felix da Costa's dominance has all but defused the title fight 1596758400 FE

How Red Bull's other 2020 star has made Marko "really happy" Max Verstappen has strongly led the charge for Red Bull so far in Formula 1 2020, mixing it with the mighty Mercedes team on occasion. But another driver on the energy drink giant's books has also been delivering fine performances this season 1596758400 F1

Why the FIA's Racing Point verdict pleases nobody While Racing Point blasted a "bewildering" 15-point penalty and €400k fine, many F1 teams felt it had gotten away lightly with running illegal brake ducts. Rather than providing closure, the FIA's ruling instead presents questions aplenty 1596758400 F1

Why frustrating Friday won't derail MotoGP's main man at Brno From MotoGP's star rookie in 2019, Fabio Quartararo is now the man to beat after his Jerez double. Struggles with an inconsistent rear tyre at Brno will pose a stern test of his credentials as title favourite, but his response so far shows he's up to the task 1596758400 MotoGP