Dodgy Business

Best features of 2012: Early signs Kimi would star Best features of 2012 revisited: Just two, relatively low-key, races into Raikkonen's comeback, Tony Dodgins and Lotus insiders already agreed Kimi would be a winner this year, as this column from March shows 1356652800 F1

2012: F1 as it should be? F1 2012 was great for many, with seven winners from the opening seven races, but Tony Dodgins thinks some elements of the sport are flattering to deceive - and puts forward an alternative view of what F1 could be 1355788800 F1

The hidden truths of Schumacher's comeback Bernie Ecclestone might prefer to recall Michael Schumacher first time around, but Tony Dodgins thinks that his return served to underline the true laws of the Formula 1 jungle 1355097600 F1

Celebrating Peter Sauber: F1 survivor Peter Sauber might not have won multiple constructors' championships, but he has survived in F1 for 20 years which, Tony Dodgins thinks, is no mean achievement 1354579200 F1

How binge-watching is helping Ocon prepare for F1's returning star After a year out of a race seat, the 2020 F1 season hasn't all been plain sailing for Renault's Esteban Ocon. But, with Daniel Ricciardo's departure, Ocon has the chance to become a team leader next year - even if his new team-mate will be Fernando Alonso 1603929600 F1

The wrong kind of bafflement and surprise in UK motorsport You can always rely on national motorsport to be unpredictable but some occurrences in recent weeks have been bewildering - and not in a good way, says STEPHEN LICKORISH 1603929600 F1

Why F1's Portugal leveller isn't a reliable silver bullet A track surface that was reluctant to yield grip left many drivers complaining in Portimao, but created mixed strategies and havoc at the start. Yet, while an enjoyable means of mixing the pack, F1 cannot always rely on it 1603929600 F1

The surprise weakness Hamilton revealed in his Portugal win Lewis Hamilton produced another excellent overall Formula 1 performance to defeat an in-form Valtteri Bottas in Portugal. But towards the end of race he had a difficult moment, which revealed a surprising weakness in his otherwise bulletproof game 1603843200 F1