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Ask Gary: Is there value in crossovers like Hamilton/Rossi? Is there any value for a Formula 1 team in organising a crossover such as Valentino Rossi and Lewis Hamilton's? Can Ferrari gain from an early car launch? Gary Anderson answers these questions and more 1576454400 F1

Gary Anderson: How F1's 'privateers' really fared in 2019 F1's Class B battle has really come into its own in recent seasons and the unofficial 'best of the rest' category often provides as much excitement if not more than happens at the front. GARY ANDERSON breaks down a complicated battle in detail 1576108800 F1

F1's 'big four' teams' real 2019 performance levels revealed In the first of two pieces, our technical expert assesses how F1's big three - and the other full works team that should have been hunting them down - fared during 2019, including a detailed breakdown of the numbers behind their performances 1576022400 F1

What F1 learned from Ferrari's fuel breach The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix may not have featured much on-track action, but there was still plenty to be discussed. The most eye-catching controversy was the latest chapter in the Ferrari engine saga, as our ex-F1 technical director explains 1575331200 F1

The ticking clock behind Williams's potential team sale After managing just one point in 2019, Williams heads into the new season without a title sponsor and seeking new investment to keep it on the Formula 1 grid. The cost-cap rules will aid its cause, but there's one factor to bear in mind before that point 1593734400 F1

How Red Bull's 'rookie-friendly' home track helped save F1 2020 The Red Bull Ring is noted for its relatively simple layout, which will come as a boost to the sole rookie driver on the 2020 Formula 1 grid. But it has other benefits that were crucial to getting the season going against the tragic backdrop of COVID-19 1593734400 F1

Why discomfort and distancing is worth it for F1's return This weekend's grand prix is being staged in abnormal circumstances amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But the strict measures and protocols F1 has introduced to ensure the event goes ahead is a price worth paying 1593734400 F1

Why Racing Point’s 'real' pace should scare Red Bull and Ferrari Formula 1 is finally back, but following the close of the opening pair of free practice sessions, it seems business as usual at the front with Mercedes in dominant form. But in the battle for podium placings, Red Bull and Ferrari seem to have a new playmate 1593734400 F1