Formula 1 Vettel’s fix for F1’s lapped car dilemma – and can it work? Sebastian Vettel has suggested a tweak to Formula 1’s timing software in light of the incident at Imola where drivers were unlapping themselves at speed with marshals still on the track
Formula 1 Is AlphaTauri really F1’s third-fastest team now? On evidence of recent F1 races, could the AlphaTauri AT01 now be F1’s third-fastest car, and should Ferrari fear its progress?
Formula 1 Is COVID alone behind Stroll’s sudden confidence crisis? Lance Stroll “just needs to get his confidence back and believe in himself again”, according to Racing Point – but why has his form taken such a sharp downturn?
Formula 1 Why F1’s battle for eighth place matters The battle at the front of the Formula 1 grid might have been a foregone conclusion this year, but the fight at the back is still raging – and it has even more significance in 2020
Formula 1 How Raikkonen turned the tide and justified his seat Kimi Raikkonen’s F1 career looked to be winding down at the start of the season, but a mid-2020 upturn in form has breathed new life into it
Formula 1 F1’s new ‘anti-copycat’ regulations explained Following the controversy over Racing Point ‘copying’ Mercedes’ design, the FIA has brought in new rules to prevent a repeat. Here’s how they work
Formula 1 Why Italy’s F1 hopes have become so bleak Antonio Giovinazzi keeping his Alfa Romeo seat averted the prospect of another period with no Italian drivers on the Formula 1 grid. But why is the country even in that position?
Formula 1 Have we just seen the future of F1’s format? Imola gave Formula 1 a glimpse of a two-day format. What was gleaned from it and could it become the norm in the future? Edd Straw investigates
Formula 1 Tsunoda qualifies for FP1 outing with first F1 test Yuki Tsunoda has completed his first Formula 1 test ahead of his likely graduation to grand prix racing with AlphaTauri next year, completing the distance required to participate in Friday practice sessions if required
Formula 1 Is Russell’s points curse bad luck or a weakness? George Russell missed another opportunity to score his first F1 points, this time at Imola. Are the missed opportunities just bad luck for the Williams driver, or a sign of weakness?
Formula 1 Why Kvyat’s Imola heroics won’t change Red Bull’s mind AlphaTauri F1 driver Daniil Kvyat’s stellar Imola showing is far likelier to go down as a last hurrah than a career-saver, says Edd Straw
Formula 1 Edd Straw’s Imola driver ratings + reader debate Edd Straw’s verdict on the Formula 1 field’s Imola performances includes a very nearly perfect score at one end of the scale, and some painfully low numbers for drivers who threw opportunities away
Formula 1 ‘The biggest mistake I’ve ever made’ – Russell on his crash George Russell has described crashing under the safety car while on course for a points finish in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as “the biggest mistake I’ve ever made in my career”
Formula 1 Grosjean ‘not sleeping well’ due to 2021 job prospects Romain Grosjean says he “hasn’t been sleeping very well” over his 2021 prospects, and regrets not having inquired about IndyCar earlier
Formula 1 Why F1’s run-in should be safe from COVID lockdown return Formula 1 is set to be unaffected by the four-week period of lockdown that will begin in England on Thursday
Formula 1 Mercedes: Hamilton’s new deal to wait until titles are sealed Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton’s long-awaiting new deal to stay with the team for 2021 and beyond won’t be finalised until the Formula 1 world championship titles are sealed
Formula 1 The key breakthrough in Ocon and Renault’s relationship Esteban Ocon believes that improved “collaboration” with Renault has played a key part in his improving form compared to team-mate Daniel Ricciardo in recent race weekends
Formula 1 Alfa Romeo extends deal with Sauber – but questions remain Sauber will continue to race under the Alfa Romeo name in Formula 1 in 2021 after confirming its deal with the Italian manufacturer has been extended
Formula 1 Could Russell afford a year on the F1 sidelines? Should his Williams drive suddenly be revoked, can George Russell’s F1 career momentum survive a year as Mercedes reserve?
Formula 1 Why Red Bull doesn’t want Gasly back Portugal was the latest in a growing series of standout drives by Pierre Gasly in 2021, yet he’s staying with AlphaTauri in 2021. Here’s why Red Bull hasn’t granted him a return
Formula 1 Edd Straw’s Portuguese GP driver ratings + reader debate Amid plenty of contrasting drives up and down the grid, one perfect 10 is assigned in the Portuguese GP edition of our F1 driver ratings. And as ever, you can join Edd for a live Q&A session at 4.30pm UK time
Formula 1 12 Portugal F1 moments you may have forgotten With the Portuguese Grand Prix set to get underway later today, Edd Straw takes a look back through its history for iconic moments including flips, pit errors, ace wins and titles decided
Formula 1 Could dropping Russell for Perez be justified for Williams? There’s no disputing that George Russell deserves a spot on the Formula 1 grid in 2021, but then again so does Sergio Perez. As rumours circulate that the Mercedes junior could find himself forced out of Williams to make way for a more ‘future-proof’ driver – Edd Straw asks if such a move can be jus
Formula 1 Why Renault’s five-year F1 plan failed Renault’s now celebrating a podium breakthrough and looking to the future with justified confidence. But it expected to be at this point long ago. Edd Straw tracks how its Formula 1 programme went off course
Formula 1 Is Ricciardo worth the money to Renault? Daniel Ricciardo’s move to Renault for 2019 made him one of the highest paid Formula 1 drivers. But have his performances and effect on the team made the huge fee worth it?
Formula 1 Why Albon’s Red Bull future is reaching tipping point Red Bull genuinely wants to keep Alex Albon, but he’s giving it too many reasons not to. The dilemma over his future has to come to a head now
Formula 1 Edd Straw’s Eifel GP driver ratings + reader debate A record-equalling drive but an imperfect weekend for Lewis Hamilton, as others get the big scores in Edd Straw’s Eifel Grand Prix Formula 1 driver ratings
Formula 1 Bottas’s ‘FP1 world champion’ skillset has paid off We shouldn’t be surprised that it’s ‘king of the green track’ Valtteri Bottas on Nurburgring pole. Edd Straw explains how Bottas’s driving style proved perfect for Saturday’s circumstances
Formula 1 Mercedes rules out supplying Red Bull with engines Mercedes has ruled out supplying Red Bull and AlphaTauri with engines from 2022 onwards following Honda’s announcement that it will withdraw from Formula 1 at the end of next season
Formula 1 The precedents that give Bottas hope (but not much) With seven races remaining and a 44-point gap to Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas can look to history for proof his title aspirations aren’t entirely rooted in fiction. But it’s hard to find any parallels that could apply to 2020
Formula 1 F1 mustn’t let the Nurburgring slip away again To say Formula 1 belongs at the Nurburgring is hardly a unique insight, but driving into the track on Thursday morning the fundamental truth of that statement struck Edd Straw unexpectedly powerfully
Formula 1 Vettel rooting for Schumacher to make 2021 F1 grid Sebastian Vettel says Formula 2 championship leader Mick Schumacher deserves a Formula 1 race seat next season, describing the Ferrari Driver Academy prospect’s free practice debut at the Nurburgring this weekend as a “kick-off” for his grand prix career
Formula 1 Has Ricciardo made another career error? Renault’s increase in form has made it a more attractive proposition than the team Daniel Ricciardo decided to leave for McLaren in May. Has he made the right decision or will Fernando Alonso benefit?
Formula 1 What would a modern non-championship F1 race look like? Big chances for young drivers. Old faces back in familiar places. Early team switches. Non-championship F1 races offered some quirky delights. After Christian Horner mooted reviving them, we put together a potential 2020 grid for one
Formula 1 Honda bombshell will leave teams scrambling for Verstappen With Honda on its way out, it will take something special from Red Bull to convince Max Verstappen not to make inquiries elsewhere – and he’d be a man in high demand if he does entertain an exit
Formula 1 Are the causes of F1 2020’s messiest crash resolved? Everyone involved is being tight-lipped on precisely what was agreed, but it appears both the Formula 1 drivers and the FIA have agreed to make changes in lights of the Mugello pile-up
Formula 1 F1’s penalty points system doesn’t work. Here’s how to fix it Lewis Hamilton’s penalty point saga proved why the current superlicence system isn’t fit for purpose. Edd Straw outlines the key problem, and how it could be changed
Formula 1 Edd Straw’s Russian GP driver ratings + reader debate A low score for the often flawless world champion is the big headline from Edd Straw’s Russian Grand Prix driver ratings, as the drivers overperforming in lesser machinery get the Sochi plaudits
Formula 1 Albon given gearbox-change grid penalty at Sochi Red Bull Formula 1 driver Alex Albon will be hit with a five-place grid penalty for a gearbox change, dropping him from 10th to 15th for the start of the Russian Grand Prix
Formula 1 Even Raikkonen should care about the record he’s equalling Kimi Raikkonen’s about to equal the record for the most race starts in Formula 1 history. As you’d expect, he’s not too fussed about it. But he should be, and should be proud, says Edd Straw
