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F1’s 70 greatest influencers: the 1980s Our seven-part tribute to F1's most influential characters moves on to an era symbolised by power. RICHARD WILLIAMS recalls the 1980s, when horsepower ruled on track and brutal powerplays rocked the established off-track order 1601164800 F1

Why action on F1 copying will avoid the worst of both worlds The definition of what constitutes a constructor has been challenged like never before in 2020 by Racing Point's copy of the 2019 Mercedes. That meant it was imperative for F1 to take a stand, says PAT SYMONDS 1601078400 F1

Why time is running out on Red Bull's "big goal" for Verstappen Red Bull promoted Max Verstappen to the upper echelons of Formula 1 with the target of making him the category's youngest ever world champion. But as he gets ready to turn 23, time is short to complete the mission 1600992000 F1

Why team sale provides the reset Williams needs Williams is settling into its new era under the stewardship of Dorilton Capital, and it's a move that works well for all parties concerned says MARK GALLAGHER 1600905600 F1

The high-tech materials helping Renault in its F1 rise The Renault F1 team is at the vanguard of innovative solutions pushing development of the V6 turbo hybrid engine rules, embracing the full potential of material science in its bid to get back to the top 1601337600 F1

The Sochi tech tweaks amid the midfield arms race The intensity of Formula 1's midfield battle shows no signs of abating, with each team in the fight developing their 2020 machinery to find an advantage. With Sochi proving a more familiar venue than Mugello, it was the perfect venue for a technical tussle 1601251200 F1

Was Hamilton's Sochi defeat inevitable even without penalties saga? As the Russian GP headlines focused on Lewis Hamilton's two practice start penalties, Valtteri Bottas ran almost unchallenged to a much-needed win for his title hopes. But a crucial advantage from qualifying might have resulted in the same outcome anyway 1601251200 F1

The sophomore showdown brewing in MotoGP after the Catalan GP Formerly team-mates in Moto3, Fabio Quartararo and Joan Mir are emerging as the most likely protagonists in the 2020 MotoGP title race. Both second-year riders are playing down their chances, but with Marc Marquez still sidelined, the way is clear... 1601251200 MotoGP