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Why 2020 will be Racing Point's true test of progress After financial turmoil plagued the end of its Force India days, the Racing Point team has been rejuvenated by Lawrence Stroll's ownership. Although 2019's performances were affected by a hangover from its money troubles, 2020 will be the clearest indication of the team's progress 1583971200 F1

The potted history of F1's calendar cancellations The postponement and seemingly inevitable cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix makes it the latest in a long line of F1 events that haven't been staged as planned. A look back at some of the others that didn't make it reveals a few recurring themes 1581552000 F1

The primary reason F1 is entering its longest-ever season As Formula 1 enters a new year, the championship will hold its longest-ever season in 2020. The campaign will run to 22 races, with the possibility of 25 in the future. And there's one reason in particular why the calendar keeps expanding 1577836800 F1

Why Kvyat's challenge to stay in F1 is only half-done Only a couple of years ago it looked as if Daniil Kvyat's Formula 1 career was over. He was given another chance at the start of this year and impressed enough to keep his seat for 2020, but there's a big reason why he will need to step up again next year 1576800000 F1

The big questions for F1 2020 2.0 Formula 1 will finally get under way with back-to-back races in Austria, but the championship has been forced to make tough choices to ensure it can function responsibly while COVID-19 continues to ravage the planet. Ahead of the first race, BEN ANDERSON explains the key aspects of F1 2020 2.0 1593648000 F1

Why 2020 will be a defining year for Vettel One of the most significant stories during Formula 1's lockdown period was the news Sebastian Vettel will be leaving Ferrari at the end of the year. But there's still one more - potentially awkward - season with the Scuderia ahead of an uncertain future 1593648000 F1

Is Red Bull F1's only hope of a Mercedes challenge in 2020? As Ferrari seems to have lost its way, it's for Red Bull to take up the cudgels against Mercedes. And it's ready for the fight in a way we haven't seen since its championship-winning heyday 1593648000 F1

The new rules of F1's tech war Nobody really knows how much will have changed on the Formula 1 cars during the recent months of inactivity, but there can be no doubting the rule changes made in the name of cost saving mean the game will be played differently this year and next 1593561600 F1