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How Yamaha's MotoGP engine woes haunted it in Portugal Yamaha's 2020 MotoGP engine issues have been well-documented. And they ultimately haunted Franco Morbidelli in the Portugal finale as he secured runner-up spot in a title race which so very nearly swung in his favour 1606089600 MotoGP

How Mir became Suzuki’s humble MotoGP hero OPINION: MotoGP's newly crowned champion has been a rare exception in managing to put together a consistent title challenge. But it's the way Joan Mir has gone about 2020 off-track that has been just as impressive as his displays on it 1605484800 MotoGP

Why Yamaha’s MotoGP rivals should fear Crutchlow’s return OPINION: Yamaha's signing of Cal Crutchlow as its new test rider is a major statement of intent as it strives to iron out the weak spots that have hindered its 2020 hopes. Even though he won't be racing, the Briton can be expected to have a major impact 1605225600 MotoGP

The hurdles threatening Mir's early MotoGP coronation Heading into MotoGP's penultimate round at Valencia, Joan Mir could theoretically wrap up the top-flight crown to complete a stunning season. But a crash in practice put a damper on his weekend - and his title rivals cannot be discounted yet 1605225600 MotoGP

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 1606867200 F1

How Aitken’s fortunes turned around for his shock F1 chance As a consequence of George Russell's step up to Mercedes to cover for the COVID-positive Lewis Hamilton, Jack Aitken will make his Formula 1 debut for Williams at the Sakhir Grand Prix. Long on F1's peripheries, Aitken finally has a chance to shine 1606867200 F1

How Bahrain showed F1's warrior mentality has never wavered OPINION: Romain Grosjean's Bahrain crash brought back uncomfortable memories for Formula 1, but the mental strength of the shocked drivers to carry on was no less than their predecessors in times before social media and TV replays 1606867200 F1

What we learned from Formula E's Valencia test There was no shortage of intrigue surrounding Formula E's pre-season test at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, dominated by talk of Audi's impending exit. But it still served to whet appetites for the start of another competitive season in January 1606867200 FE