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Paddock confessions from Bahrain

Why have there been so few penalties?

Sidepodcast: Paddock confessions from Bahrain

by Stuart Taylor

Bahrain delivered some top notch racing, but once again, it was how the drivers related to each other that got the most headlines. Here, we go behind the scenes of the Bahrain Grand Prix, with a look at what is really going on in the stewarding office, a potential scenario from next season, and a brand new Formula One movie.

Paddock confessions from China

Why are soft tyres wearing so thin?

Sidepodcast: Paddock confessions from China

by Stuart Taylor

There's been plenty of debate about the quality of the racing in Shanghai, but if you want a closer look at what was really going on in China, then you've come to the right place. From a peek inside the Red Bull facilities, to the real reason Kimi Räikkönen performed so well despite having a damaged car, there's a little bit of everything in these snapshots from the last race weekend.

Paddock confessions from Malaysia

Is the front wing important?

Sidepodcast: Paddock confessions from Malaysia

by Stuart Taylor

A choice selection of F1 postcards following the Malaysian Grand Prix. Including a behind the scenes peek at Vettel's apology to Webber, the real reason Force India had to retire, Ferrari's aesthetic approach, plus Lewis Hamilton and his shadow make a pitstop. All the gossip from Sepang that insiders didn't want you to know!

Paddock confessions from Australia

Who's been clogging up McLaren?

Sidepodcast: Paddock confessions from Australia

by Stuart Taylor

Straight from the non-stop (except for when it rained a bit) action in Melbourne comes a selection of secret postcards, collected together and displayed here for your enjoyment. From the motivation behind Sutil's surge to the front of the field, to a behind the scenes look at Kimi's winning strategy, all the gossip from Albert Park the teams didn't want you to know is revealed here.

Sid Watkins

Paying tribute to the Professor

Sidepodcast: Sid Watkins

by Stuart Taylor

The Formula One world said goodbye to a much-loved and influential member of the fraternity, with Sid Watkins passing away at the age of 84. Here, Stuart returns to share the inside story of the best way to pay tribute to everyone's favourite Prof.

Pre-Australia updates: Sneak preview!

Our undercover reporter has found some unique team designs

Sidepodcast: Pre-Australia updates: Sneak preview!

by Stuart Taylor

So the 2012 pre-season test frenzy is over and we've all had a good look at the new cars. But if you think the cars we saw in Barcelona will be the same models we see at the first race in Melbourne, then you are naive indeed! In fact, the teams are all working endlessly back at the factories to manufacture the final development parts in order to have the best possible chassis for the season ahead.

Alternatives to F1 in 2012

How can we get around Sky's expensive broadcast package

Sidepodcast: Alternatives to F1 in 2012

by Stuart Taylor

Hey guys, did you hear that Sky have stolen our beloved F1? So now, if you don't have Sky Sports, you have to pay £20 (£30 HD) a month to keep up with the sport we know and love. I say, boo to that! I can't afford that kind of cash and neither can a bunch of you guys, I'd wager. But the Sidepodcast community is so awesome, we can't just let disband, so here are some other ideas.

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