Why F1's under-fire rookie is already causing surprises Sergey Sirotkin's deal to drive for Williams, at the expense of Robert Kubica, was met with a great deal of animosity, and means he'll be one of the most scrutinised drivers in F1 this season. The early signs are that he's doing everything right 1519171200 F1

How F1 should start and end its season The Winter Olympics kicked off last week with typical fanfare and public awe. Formula 1 could do with a piece of that action to build excitement ahead of a new season 1518480000 F1

Can Bottas convince Mercedes to keep him? Valtteri Bottas has another year at Mercedes, but the likes of Esteban Ocon and Daniel Ricciardo will have an eye on his seat for 2019. Will Bottas respond to that threat with the heroics that marked his early months at Mercedes, or with another slump? 1517875200 F1

The driver Mercedes should sign for 2019 Whether Lewis Hamilton stays at Mercedes beyond 2018 is one question; whether Valtteri Bottas does enough to earn another contract extension is another. Either way, Mercedes currently has an opening for 2019 - and it should grab Daniel Ricciardo to fill it 1516752000 F1

Track testing the best of the BTCC Autosport got behind the wheel of five of the championship's greatest machines on a special day at Brands Hatch to celebrate six decades of tin-top action 1534464000 BTCC

The alternate reality where Alonso eclipses Schumacher Fernando Alonso will leave Formula 1 at the end of the season, seemingly destined to only win the 2005 and '06 titles. But what if one decision - out of his hands - had been made differently? A whole new version of history was possible 1534464000 F1

WEC's EoT mission is impossible and unnecessary Despite promises to give the privateers a chance, Toyota has dominated the first part of the 2018 World Endurance Championship. Rule tweaks have been made for Silverstone as a result, but will they work and does it actually matter if they don't? 1534464000 WEC

Italian GP travel guide with Thomas Cook Sport Promoted: Thomas Cook Sport offers its guide to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza - with tips on how to spend your time at one of the world's most iconic circuits, and away from it in a city brimming with cultural heritage 1534377600 F1