One of the biggest challenges Formula 1 faces is creating a battle at the front of the field in which any team can take victory if the stars align.
But while it still appears as if that scenario is a long way off, Ferrari was a considerable threat to Mercedes in 2018, with Red Bull making a late-season challenge too. There were talking points up and down the grid and major surprises in the driver market.
We asked our team in the paddock to review the year's highlights, low points and much more.
The greatest Portuguese GP moments For a Formula 1 race with a relatively short history, the Portuguese Grand Prix has been packed with classic moments. With F1 unexpectedly returning to the country as part of the reshaped 2020 calendar, here's a look at some of the best F1
Ranking the 10 best Audi DTM drivers Audi last week announced it would be exiting the DTM at the end of 2020, bringing the curtain down on 20 years of continuous participation since the series' reboot in 2000. Autosport's expert panel ranks its 10 best drivers from the period DTM
What we've learned from the second F1 test From a congested midfield fight to the games F1's big hitters are playing, plus what the current coronavirus epidemic means for the championship, here are our reporters' key findings from the second week of pre-season testing F1
What we've learned from the first F1 test Mercedes proved F1 innovation is alive and well, Williams banished the demons of 2019, while Racing Point's gamble appears to be paying off. Our experts on the ground weigh up all the major talking points from the first week of F1 testing F1
Why Red Bull is right to back its much-maligned diamond OPINION: Alex Albon has come under plenty of criticism this year for his struggles in matching Red Bull lead driver Max Verstappen. But it's not for nothing that the famously ruthless team hasn't yet reverted to type and shown him the door F1
Why Espargaro faces Marquez with no fear at Honda Pol Espargaro will face the toughest challenge of his racing career pairing up with six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez at Honda in 2021 - should Marquez be fit. But his toil during his four-year KTM stint has readied him for the fight MotoGP
Why BMW and Audi have pulled the plug on Formula E BMW and Audi shocked the Formula E fraternity by announcing their departures at the end of the 2020-21 season. Overnight, the championship has been dealt something of a "wake-up call" - including questions about its relevance to manufacturers FE
The risk and reward of Russell's Mercedes opportunity Mercedes selecting George Russell as Lewis Hamilton's stand-in for the Sakhir Grand Prix provides a dynamic set to challenge both the British driver and Valtteri Bottas for different reasons, while potentially delivering the team some unexpected answers F1
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