Straw Poll: 2008 wrap-up

Why Haas's shocking 2019 should have F1 worried Haas headed into the 2019 Formula 1 season after showing promising form in winter testing. But what followed was a tough campaign, blighted by car-handling issues. Here's why that development is not good for F1's future 1577750400 F1

How Kubica found the answer to his own incredible F1 challenge Based purely on results, Robert Kubica's Formula 1 comeback was not a success. But that misses the point - to return to the grand prix sphere (and score a point) was a phenomenal achievement in itself 1577491200 F1

The real step that ended McLaren's F1 nightmare McLaren's recent history in Formula 1 has been disastrous. But in 2019, it finally showed significant signs of recovery - a major step towards getting the team back to the front of the grand prix racing grid 1577404800 F1

2019's Albon, Norris and Russell are 2001's Montoya, Raikkonen and Alonso In Formula 1 2019, three drivers made their debut and went on to make major impacts - just like three famous names from the championship's history did back in the '01 campaign 1577145600 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