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Why 2020 will be Racing Point's true test of progress After financial turmoil plagued the end of its Force India days, the Racing Point team has been rejuvenated by Lawrence Stroll's ownership. Although 2019's performances were affected by a hangover from its money troubles, 2020 will be the clearest indication of the team's progress 1583971200 F1

The potted history of F1's calendar cancellations The postponement and seemingly inevitable cancellation of the Chinese Grand Prix makes it the latest in a long line of F1 events that haven't been staged as planned. A look back at some of the others that didn't make it reveals a few recurring themes 1581552000 F1

The primary reason F1 is entering its longest-ever season As Formula 1 enters a new year, the championship will hold its longest-ever season in 2020. The campaign will run to 22 races, with the possibility of 25 in the future. And there's one reason in particular why the calendar keeps expanding 1577836800 F1

Why Kvyat's challenge to stay in F1 is only half-done Only a couple of years ago it looked as if Daniil Kvyat's Formula 1 career was over. He was given another chance at the start of this year and impressed enough to keep his seat for 2020, but there's a big reason why he will need to step up again next year 1576800000 F1

Why Silverstone is "not friends" with tyres A series of high-profile failures late on in the British Grand Prix led to a heart-stopping finish for winner Lewis Hamilton. But with another race on the tyre-punishing Silverstone coming this week, there is cause for deep concern 1596412800 F1

The crucial factors that took Hamilton to the brink of disaster The narrative of the 2020 British GP flipped with three laps to go as tyre failures became the post-race focus. But amid Lewis Hamilton's seemingly inevitable run to a seventh Silverstone win, several key factors contributed to the late drama 1596412800 F1

The provocative questions posed by Hamilton's anti-racism push Lewis Hamilton has begun the 2020 season using his global profile to campaign on vital social issues of diversity and racial equality. And as ever, writes MARK GALLAGHER, the rest of Formula 1 is trailing in his wheel tracks 1596326400 F1

Why Russell’s killer instinct points to a strong future Mercedes might not think George Russell is ready for a frontline drive just yet - but BEN EDWARDS thinks his time will surely come 1596240000 F1