How F1 is going the extra mile to crack America Having sampled 10 different venues, it feels as if Formula 1 has finally found a home in the United States with the race in Austin. The venue has established itself as a firm favourite, as much for the fun to be had off-track as the great racing on it. But now it's time to spread the message further, says JAMES ROBERTS 1544313600 F1

How misplaced instinct created Schumacher's biggest title controversy Was the F310B of 1997 a great Formula 1 car? That would be stretching it. But for all its clear inferiority to the rival Williams-Renault FW18, it was almost good enough to carry Michael Schumacher to his first world championship in red. Almost - says DAMIEN SMITH 1544227200 F1

How Michael Schumacher changed F1 forever Michael Schumacher broke the mould in terms of what it meant to be a Formula 1 driver. He introduced unprecedented levels of fitness, an attention to detail that was unsurpassed and, above all, an indomitable win-at-all-costs competitive spirit. And while, sadly, he's no longer fighting at the wheel, nor even able to discuss his achievements, his legacy lives on in a whole new generation of thoroughly modern racing drivers, says JAMES ROBERTS 1544140800 F1

The 2018 title fight F1 could have had Even though it was wrapped up early, the battle for 'Class B' honours went back and forth throughout the year, with many teams and drivers sharing success. In the end, there was a worthy winner, who won't be recognised in the history books 1544140800 F1