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Ten classic moments from Mugello It opened 46 years ago, it was nearly turned into a reservoir in the 1980s, but Mugello has survived and given the world of motorsport many memorable moments. Here are some of the best, from world sportscars to F2, and MotoGP to Formula Renault 1599868800 F1

Why Ganassi's newest winner is still on an upward curve Chip Ganassi likes winners, and Felix Rosenqvist held up his end of the bargain by scoring his maiden IndyCar victory at Road America last month. Now he's aiming for a breakthrough oval result in the biggest oval race of them all - the Indianapolis 500 1597968000 IndyCar

Why a 2019 BTCC tail-ender is now a serious contender It was at the back of the 2019 BTCC grid with its outdated MG6s, but this weekend Excelr8 Motorsport starts its second season by bringing Hyundai to the series. The all new i30 Fastback N has those involved in the project excited for an upturn in fortunes 1596153600 BTCC

Why the 2020 BTCC season can still be a corker The season is late starting and some of the leading contenders, including the championship's very own Mr Marmite, are missing. But BTCC pundit Tim Harvey reckons there's still plenty to get excited about ahead of this weekend's first round 1596067200 BTCC

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