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What is F1

What is F1

Formula 1 is battling an identity crisis that will only end if it faces the challenge of understanding the qualities that define it. Each week, Ben Anderson and leading paddock figures will try to pin down Formula 1's fundamental appeal to fans.

No excuse for F1 sleepwalking into the future

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No excuse for F1 sleepwalking into the future
In the final part of our What is F1? series, we ask what F1 should be trying to become in the modern world, and assess if it's taking the right steps to achieve those aims

Is F1 too boring for the modern world?

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Is F1 too boring for the modern world?

Why F1 has to put business first

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Why F1 has to put business first

Is too much technology bad for F1?

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Is too much technology bad for F1?

How much speed does F1 really need?

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How much speed does F1 really need?

Has F1 forgotten the key to good racing?

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Has F1 forgotten the key to good racing?
Anybody who watches motorsport wants to see entertaining racing. But is the essence of what makes wheel-to-wheel combat special being forgotten in the modern age?

Why star drivers are key to F1

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Why star drivers are key to F1

What matters most in Formula 1?

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What matters most in Formula 1?
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