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

How Formula E's open title fight was defused in two races It was open season as Formula E returned to action, with the championship contenders all close on points ahead of the six-part Berlin E-Prix. But after just two races, Antonio Felix da Costa's dominance has all but defused the title fight 1596758400 FE

How Red Bull's other 2020 star has made Marko "really happy" Max Verstappen has strongly led the charge for Red Bull so far in Formula 1 2020, mixing it with the mighty Mercedes team on occasion. But another driver on the energy drink giant's books has also been delivering fine performances this season 1596758400 F1

Why the FIA's Racing Point verdict pleases nobody While Racing Point blasted a "bewildering" 15-point penalty and €400k fine, many F1 teams felt it had gotten away lightly with running illegal brake ducts. Rather than providing closure, the FIA's ruling instead presents questions aplenty 1596758400 F1

Why frustrating Friday won't derail MotoGP's main man at Brno From MotoGP's star rookie in 2019, Fabio Quartararo is now the man to beat after his Jerez double. Struggles with an inconsistent rear tyre at Brno will pose a stern test of his credentials as title favourite, but his response so far shows he's up to the task 1596758400 MotoGP