Why 2020 will be Racing Point's true test of progress

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 major political problem F1 still needs to solve Formula's owner and the FIA accomplished a lot when it came to politics in 2019 - mainly the sporting and technical rules for '21, as well as the financial regulations set to come into play for that season too. But there's a massive job they still need to do 1576540800 F1

Why 2020 offers a second-generation racer his best Indy 500 shot Al Unser Jr managed to emulate his father by winning the Indianapolis 500 in 1992. Michael Andretti came close several times, but never did. Now could be the best chance yet for another son of a previous Indy 500 winner to join that exclusive club 1597276800 IndyCar

The unseen challenges of making F1 cars look fast Fans don't have the luxury of watching Formula 1 cars trackside during the COVID-19 pandemic, so are indebted to TV crews to portray their spectacular performance. Fortunately, the team led by F1's director of broadcast is constantly innovating 1597276800 F1

Why a Le Mans winner is heading into the “unknown world” of NASCAR Comparing Porsche's 919 HYBRID LMP1 to NASCAR is motorsport's equivalent of apples and oranges, but this weekend one of Weissach's top works aces will pit his skills against the regulars and revive the tradition of the 'road-course ringer' 1597276800 NASCAR

How Hungary's tortoise and hare grand prix was won Car-management is common parlance for modern Formula 1 drivers, but 30 years ago today the Hungarian Grand Prix was won by a driver purposefully driving slowly to preserve worn tyres, as a snarling pack tripped over themselves 1597190400 F1