The Weekly Grapevine

Revealed: What F1 teams really spent in 2017 Our annual study of Formula 1 budgets looks at the ups and downs of Liberty Media's first year in charge 1514419200 F1

Why F1 is sitting on a timebomb of contradictions Formula 1 faces a series of 'Who?', 'What?', 'Where?', 'When?', 'Why?' and 'How?' questions as it bids to achieve ambitious goals in 2018 and beyond 1513123200 F1

How teams lost patience with F1's new era The 2017 season brought seismic change to Formula 1 - goodbye Bernie Ecclestone, hello Liberty Media. But after a bright start, the new chiefs were in for a few shocks from F1's teams and fans 1512518400 F1

Why Todt's reign is eight years longer than planned Jean Todt was only supposed to serve one term as FIA president, but in December will start his third. Two major international series have launched under his watch, but it's the transformation of the governing body's financial fortunes that he can be most proud of 1511913600 F1

The balancing act required for improving racing at Indy Calls for an improvement in the racing spectacle at the Indianapolis 500 have been met with small aerodynamic tweaks from IndyCar on superspeedways. But where such high speeds are involved, even minor adjustments require significant planning 1604102400 IndyCar

Why America's latest MotoGP export could be a game changer Cameron Beaubier's MotoAmerica domination has long-warranted another crack on the world stage, but that never materialised. A Moto2 shot in 2021 has righted this, and it signals a pivotal moment for US hopes of a return to world championship glory 1604102400 MotoGP

How Supercars now needs a new "human salt harvester" Scott McLaughlin has been a divisive figure in Supercars over the past few years but, as he heads off to a fresh challenge in IndyCar, the Australian tin-top series needs to find someone else to fill his dramatic boots as the category enters a new era 1604016000 SUP

Why Mir shouldn't obsess over winning in his hunt for the MotoGP title Never has a MotoGP title been won by a rider who hasn't won a grand prix. However, this is the scenario facing points leader Joan Mir with three rounds to go. But, as ORIOL PUIGDEMONT writes, the Suzuki rider shouldn't obsess over the top spot to win the title 1604016000 MotoGP