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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

What the first look at 2021's F1 aero rules tells us As well as learning a new circuit to Formula 1, several teams used their Portuguese GP practice running to try out new aero concepts ahead of rule changes for next year - providing an interesting first insight into what 2021 F1 cars will look like 1603670400 F1

The pre-race call that gave Hamilton the edge at Portimao Lewis Hamilton seized Formula 1's all-time win record with victory in a tricky Portuguese Grand Prix for Mercedes. He went wheel-to-wheel with Valtteri Bottas and won out, but a pre-qualifying decision was key to gaining a decisive advantage 1603670400 F1

Why history risks repeating itself for Mercedes' star F1 junior Speculation linking Sergio Perez with Williams next year will make for uncomfortable reading for George Russell. Despite his consistently strong showings, a precedent from 2018 suggests holding onto his seat may not be a straightforward matter 1603584000 F1

Why a decades-old tradition had to be curtailed The controversial 'party modes', outlawed by the FIA this season, represent the peak of a development curve which began many years ago - but it was right to put an end to it, says PAT SYMONDS 1603497600 F1