Inside Renault's F1 Tour de France The return of the French Grand Prix is big news for a country with such a proud F1 history. ANTHONY ROWLINSON joined Renault and Nico Hulkenberg on the Cote d'Azur during their whistle-stop tour of southern France, ahead of the big event... 1529539200 F1

The deal behind the return of the French GP Former motorcycle racer Christian Estrosi is one of the driving forces behind the revival of the French Grand Prix. Previously a government minister, Estrosi has occupied a number of roles in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and is currently the Mayor of Nice. He's the man who engaged backing from the region to meet the race fee, enticed French F1 figures to support it, and who finally did the deal with Bernie Ecclestone, reports ANTHONY ROWLINSON 1529452800 F1

How to build a halo It's strong enough to support the weight of two African elephants, deflect a suitcase travelling at 140mph... and, hopefully, save lives. So what, asks MARC CUTLER, makes motor racing's latest safety device so tough? 1527897600 F1

The real visual problem the halo presents If it's a choice between the halo and losing drivers, PETER WINDSOR would go for the halo every time. But it's not the device's presence that's obtrusive, it's the details it hides that have made the biggest difference 1527811200 F1

Should NASCAR have a hybrid future? NASCAR seems the least likely motorsport series to join the hybrid/electric revolution. But now one of its recent champions has publicly advocated that it should do just that, perhaps it's time to consider the unthinkable 1529625600 NASCAR

Why Ferrari must avoid Barcelona repeat This season Ferrari has often rebounded from a difficult Friday to fly in qualifying. It's going to need to do the same at Paul Ricard or it risks facing another Spain-style defeat to an ominously-fast Mercedes 1529625600 F1

Why Toyota didn't really beat Le Mans Toyota finally got the Le Mans triumphed it had coveted to for so many years last weekend as its two cars ran more-or-less without issue for the entire 24 Hours. But without any factory opposition, is it right to say it really beat the race? 1529539200 WEC

Inside Renault's F1 Tour de France The return of the French Grand Prix is big news for a country with such a proud F1 history. ANTHONY ROWLINSON joined Renault and Nico Hulkenberg on the Cote d'Azur during their whistle-stop tour of southern France, ahead of the big event... 1529539200 F1