The change F1 must make to bring back classic races
A bit of social media fun revealed the thirst Formula 1 fans have for older circuits that have fallen off the calendar. There's no shortage of options, and they have varying degrees of likelihood - but will F1 listen?
Last week's suggestion that the Brazilian Grand Prix should be scrapped until concrete steps are taken to ensure the safety and security of F1 personnel travelling to/from the circuit after attacks were mounted on folk from Mercedes, Williams, FIA, Pirelli and Sauber generated support from fans, teams, and the media - and sparked a debate over which race fans would like to see replace it.
Since then, F1 and the FIA have announced that the matter will be discussed at the next World Motorsport Council meeting on December 6 in Paris, but, frankly, this wholly unacceptable state of affairs requires more than "discussion".
What Ferrari must do to reach the peak in F1 again
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The defining traits that set F1’s best apart
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How an unlikely F1 outsider gained acceptance
Channel 4's decision to pick Steve Jones as presenter of its Formula 1 coverage in 2016 raised eyebrows, and his presenting style grated with many fans at first. But, says BEN EDWARDS, Jones has developed into a presenter ripe for modern F1's direction
The updates Williams hopes will lead to a points-scoring return
After producing a car which demonstrated progress but lacked the points to prove it last year, Williams starts its new era of team ownership with the FW43B, its bid to continue the climb up the Formula 1 grid in 2021
How Ferrari plans to recover from its 2020 F1 nightmare
The 2020 Formula 1 season was Ferrari's worst for 40 years as it slumped to sixth in the standings. A repeat performance will not be acceptable for the proud Italian team, which has adopted a notably pragmatic approach to forging its path back to the top
Why Aston Martin’s arrival is more than just new green livery
In the most eagerly anticipated Formula 1 team launch of the season, the rebranded Aston Martin squad’s changes go much further than the striking paint job. But rather than a restart, the team hopes to build on top of solid foundations.
The car Aston Martin begins its new F1 journey with
The team formerly known as Racing Point gambled successfully on a Mercedes look-alike in 2020 as it mounted a strong challenge for third in the constructors' race and won the Sakhir GP. Now clothed in British racing green, Aston Martin's first Formula 1 challenger since 1960 provides the clearest indicator yet of what to expect from the new-for-2021 regulations
The driver problems facing Mercedes in 2021
Ahead of the new Formula 1 season, reigning world champions Mercedes will take on challenges both old and new. This also can be said for its driver conundrum which could become key to sustaining its ongoing success
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| Author | Dieter Rencken |