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Edd Straw’s Hungarian GP driver ratings + reader debate

Disagree with Edd’s scores? Got your own strong views on who was hot and who was not in the Hungarian Grand Prix? Debate the ratings with Edd live in the comments section at 6pm UK time today

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Haas cars penalised for formation lap pit instructions

Both Haas drivers have been given a 10-second time penalty for using radio transmissions during the Hungarian Grand Prix formation lap against the rules concerning driver aids, relegating Kevin Magnussen from ninth to 10th place

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What’s behind Stroll’s timely breakthrough?

With the possibility of Sebastian Vettel’s arrival looming, Lance Stroll’s Hungarian GP qualifying was a building block in the still-flimsy case for why he should have his 2021 F1 drive locked up

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Why Williams’s quali breakthrough should’ve been even better

George Russell set the 12th-fastest time in qualifying to put Williams in Q2 for the second consecutive race, but his pace in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying might have been even better

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Renault vs Racing Point: The warring teams make their cases

Renault’s case, Racing Point’s defence, Mercedes’ involvement: Edd Straw rounds up the latest from Renault’s Styrian Grand Prix protest as the teams explain themselves on Friday

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McLaren backs ‘key’ protest into Racing Point ‘copy job’

McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says Renault’s protest against Racing Point is a “key” opportunity to clarify whether allowing such a “copying job” is the right direction for Formula 1’s future

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Ricciardo: Stroll verdict must be discussed among drivers

Daniel Ricciardo says the lack of penalty for Lance Stroll’s move late in the Styrian GP will be raised in the drivers’ briefing in Hungary

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Judging the real size of Williams’s step forward

It’s clear Williams is in better shape in 2020. But how much ground has it really made up?

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How Perez’s unseen judgement salvaged sixth place

Edd Straw goes inside Sergio Perez’s dash to sixth place for Racing Point, battling against wing damage and disregarding calls for a pitstop with two laps to go of the race

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The bigger picture behind Russell’s ‘complete driver error’

George Russell suffered a rare early blunder in Sunday’s Styrian Grand Prix – but it’s all part of an important learning curve he didn’t have the opportunity for in his debut year, says Edd Straw

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Edd Straw’s Styrian Grand Prix driver ratings

Only two drivers score 9 or above in our Styrian GP driver ratings – and one of them did not get the result his performance warranted. Discuss Edd’s ratings with him at 1pm UK time today

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How Williams almost reached Q3

Williams made it into Q2 for the first time in a year and a half this weekend and will start 11th after a heroic performance by George Russell. But it could’ve been even better

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Vettel names potential causes of his Austrian GP struggles

Sebastian Vettel has revealed Ferrari discovered a brake issue and possible damper problem that might have contributed to his struggles in last week’s Austrian Grand Prix

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Why Albon now has an advantage over Hamilton

The Brazil and Austria clashes were costly for Alex Albon, but chances are he can profit from them when duelling Lewis Hamilton in the future

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Why it was Renault or bust for Alonso

Has Fernando Alonso signed for Renault because he’s convinced it has F1 title-winning potential again? No, this is a more strategic decision, says Edd Straw

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Brawn: Vettel distracted by Ferrari 2021 snub

Formula 1 managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn believes Sebastian Vettel being dropped by Ferrari for 2021 “must be a distraction” after the four-times world champion’s difficult start to the season

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How Austrian GP ‘podium’ celebrations will work

The usual Formula 1 podium celebrations can’t happen amid COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s what will be done instead at the Austrian Grand Prix

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Red Bull raises parc ferme query after DAS ruled legal

Red Bull says Mercedes’ DAS being ruled legal raises questions over Formula 1’s rules banning set-up adjustments in parc ferme conditions, and admitted it will be “very, very difficult” to incorporate the system on its car

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Six reasons Red Bull Ring is a perfect season-opener track

The Red Bull Ring has never had the chance to hold the first race of a Formula 1 season before, but Edd Straw lists six reasons it’s the perfect place to raise the curtain on 2020

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What’s different about F1’s TV coverage in 2020

Formula 1 broadcasters are also having to adapt to a very different situation and set of conditions as the 2020 season begins

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The state of play in F1’s backmarker battle

Friday practice at the Red Bull Ring will give us the best indication yet of the true pecking order in Formula 1 in 2020, but unlike last season there is a question mark of who will bring up the rear

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Mercedes brings engine upgrade for Austria

The Mercedes Formula 1 team has a new specification of engine for the 2020 season-opening Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, designed to address the reliaibility weakness it showed in testing

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16 changes to F1’s routine for its return

F1 will return this weekend in Austria after seven months of absence, but the coronavirus pandemic means a grand prix weekend will look very different

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Ferrari plans major aero change from Hungarian GP

Ferrari is planning a major aerodynamic upgrade, having admitted its 2020 Formula 1 car is not competitive enough, but the new parts won’t arrive until round three in Hungary

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How much development will F1 teams have done by Austria?

When F1 cars hit the track for Austrian Grand Prix Friday practice, 125 days will have passed since the end of pre-season testing. Amid the mandatory shutdowns, uncertain situations and COVID-19 restrictions, how much development work will have been done?

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Why Sebastian Vettel is being tipped ‘to fly’ in 2020

Martin Brundle and Johnny Herbert have watched Sebastian Vettel’s entire Formula 1 career and believe he’s in a great position for his final season at Ferrari – despite what may be expected

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McLaren might have kept hold of its quicker driver

Though Lando Norris had a strong Formula 1 rookie season, Ferrari-bound Carlos Sainz Jr was comfortably McLaren’s top scorer. But as the 2020 campaign begins, there are reasons for McLaren to believe it’s kept hold of its better prospect

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Will COVID test waits sideline teams? Renault wants clarity

Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul says further discussion is needed to minimise the risks of a car or team missing on-track running the case of a positive COVID-19 test ahead of next weekend’s Formula 1 season-opening Austrian Grand Prix

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Renault to deploy trio of upgrade packages in Austria

Renault will deploy a significant upgrade package at the Formula 1 season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, which includes components originally scheduled to be introduced at the Vietnam, Dutch and Spanish Grands Prix

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What F1 really needs to learn from 2020’s crisis

While Formula 1 couldn’t avoid the impact of the coronavirus, it could have been better placed to help its teams cope financially. Edd Straw argues the lessons must be noted and acted upon in 2020

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Vettel says Mugello ‘deserves’ a grand prix after test

Sebastian Vettel says Mugello “deserves” to host a grand prix after completing half a day of running in a 2018-specification Ferrari SF71H at the Italian track on Tuesday

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Why sport and politics really do mix

The launch of Formula 1’s ‘We Race As One’ initiative and Lewis Hamilton’s recent Black Lives Matter activism might have led to some suggestions that sport and politics should not mix. But that’s not true – and it’s time to start listening, says Edd Straw

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Ricciardo has watched emotional anti-racism videos in ‘disbelief’

Renault Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has revealed he has watched anti-racism videos in ‘disbelief’ after being encouraged to do so by Lewis Hamilton’s public stance on the issue

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Grid, podium, curfew and tyres feature in F1 rules tweaks

A series of changes have been made to Formula 1’s race-start procedure, podium ceremonies and team operational rules in new sporting regulations issued on Friday

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Haas freezing updates until F1 has calendar clarity

Team principal Guenther Steiner says Haas is not planning any updates to its 2020 Formula 1 car until he knows how many races will take place and therefore what budget will be available

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Our verdict on F1 2020’s driver ratings

The Codemasters F1 2020 driver rankings have proved divisive so far. Edd Straw dives in to assess how their real-world credibility

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F1 should not squander simracing accessibility – Brawn

Ross Brawn says Formula 1 should learn from the way sim racing has offered improved accessibility to drivers in recent months as it attempts to increase fan engagement

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Ricciardo returns to track with Renault Austria test

Renault became the second team to return to Formula 1 action today, with Daniel Ricciardo driving a 2018 car at the Red Bull Ring

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Brawn issues latest update on F1 fan return

Ross Brawn says crowds are unlikely to return to Formula 1 before the flyaway races that follow the opening run of events in Europe – and even then there is no certainty over the timeline for permitting fans to attend grands prix

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Video: Seven reasons Toyota became F1’s most expensive flop

Toyota’s nine-year stint in F1 was not without high points, but zero wins in nine seasons represented a shocking return for what was serious investment