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Podcast: What can Zarco gain from Avintia Ducati 2020 move?
An open secret for some time, Johann Zarco's move to Avintia Ducati for the 2020 MotoGP season was finally confirmed this week.
Would Hamilton switch to Ferrari in 2021?
Speculation of Lewis Hamilton driving for Ferrari in the future was reignited over Formula 1's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend.
What F1 learned from Ferrari's fuel breach
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix may not have featured much action on-track, but a pre-race controversy ensured there was still plenty to be discussed.
Prime Could Verstappen’s bold prediction become reality?
Compared to established Esports games in other spheres, motorsport's own fledgeling championships lag far behind. But there are signs that interest is growing - and even Formula 1 stars are feeling the benefits of sim racing
Podcast: How FE’s dramatic season opener played out
The 2019-20 Formula E season began in typically dramatic fashion, with Saudi Arabia playing host as the season opened in Diriyah.
Prime Will new rules force Mercedes into concept change?
With Formula 1's rules for 2021 now in place, will standard-setting Mercedes now be forced into a philosophy change? Our Technical Consultant tackles this, as well as Haas's struggles and Honda's engine strengths
Podcast: What next for Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness?
In a special edition of the Tank Slappers podcast, we sit down with Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness.
Prime Why 2021 rules won't attract new F1 teams
Will F1's 2021 overhaul appeal to new teams? What impact will the absence of Toto Wolff have on Mercedes in Brazil? Should F1 switch to biofuels? Would Eddie Irvine have been a deserving or flukey world champion?
Revealed! How to spot what an F1 team is trying to hide
The Ligier JS11 was one of Formula 1’s most competitive cars of 1979 and '80, winning three races and factoring in the hunt for both championships.
Podcast: Did Vinales’ Sepang win signal Yamaha’s true return?
Last weekend’s Malaysian MotoGP served up a significant statistic for Yamaha, as Maverick Vinales’s dominant win marked its first brace of victories in a season since 2017.
The real star of the Ford v Ferrari movie
In a video produced by Motorius, watch the story behind the 1966 Ford GT40 Mk. II, particularly Chassis P/1046, and its journey after its historic win at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours – the subject of the Hollywood blockbuster Ford v Ferrari starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon.
Prime Why ride swaps always leave F1 drivers wanting more
The commercial realities of modern racing are such that it's rare to see Formula 1's elite trying anything but grand prix cars these days. But last weekend's ride swap proved how popular they can be, and left one driver aiming for more opportunities
Explained: Why Verstappen accused Ferrari team of “cheating”
Ferrari’s dramatic loss of pace during the United States Grand Prix weekend increased speculation around what might be behind its straightline speed advantage in the 2019 Formula 1 season.
Ranked! Top 10 ugly F1 cars caused by rule changes
Formula 1 cars should be the pinnacle of speed and beauty, but every now and then a new set of rules comes along and messes things up.
Podcast: Was Zarco quick enough on Honda debut?
Johann Zarco made his return to MotoGP action in Australia with LCR Honda following his mid-season dismissal from KTM.
Prime How serious is the threat to Renault's F1 future?
The 2019 season has not been one to remember for Renault, and questions are now being asked about the team's place in Formula 1. Is that really in jeopardy, and would its parent company be throwing away a potential bright future if it did exit?
Podcast: Is Honda using Zarco to pressure Lorenzo?
Johann Zarco's dramatic 2019 MotoGP season took another twist this week, as LCR Honda announced he would be joining the team for the final three races of the year.
Why F1 must learn from its bad decisions of the past
As Formula 1's 2021 rules debate moves towards its – delayed – crunch point, we look back at the missteps that have made its self-improvement efforts so complicated.
Ranked! Top 10 rare F1 car liveries
Formula 1's strict rules governing car liveries means we don't get to see much variety from teams during a season, but in the past it was a different matter.
Prime What Ferrari has to do to match Mercedes' dominance
Mercedes' era of dominance is casting a shadow on the success Ferrari enjoyed during its Michael Schumacher days, but the Silver Arrows squad has one key skill that its Formula 1 rival must learn to dethrone it.
Prime Why F1 junior schemes produce more flops than stars
Many Formula 1 teams throw resources at young talent in the hope of discovering the next superstar. But their strike rate is poor for a reason.
Prime The curious case of modern F1 'cigarette' branding
At the 2018 Japanese Grand Prix, Ferrari's cars were fitted with the logos of a new campaign from title sponsor Philip Morris. Then McLaren began promoting British American Tobacco. It was just the start of a continuing saga
Debate: Why has Mercedes gone off the boil in F1?
Mercedes won the first eight grands prix of the 2019 Formula 1 season, but has only triumphed in three of the subsequent eight races.
Prime If Leclerc still trusts Vettel he'll never be champion
The potent teammate rivalry at Ferrari has been plain to see since the start of 2019, but has become ever more tense since Ferrari's turnaround in Formula 1 form. In Russia, Sebastian Vettel showed Charles Leclerc exactly what he's up against
