Race highlights - Mexico 2017

First lap collision creates tense championship drama

29/10/2017 by Christine

It felt like the 2017 title was easily going to be Hamilton's this weekend, but first and second corner drama at the start of the race meant we were in for an intriguing battle. The crowd were cheering loudly as their home favourite did well, but equally they loved seeing a great fight by some top quality drivers.

Race highlights - United States 2017

One title is decided in the Austin afternoon action

22/10/2017 by Christine

With blue skies and a bizarrely grandiose build up, the US Grand Prix got underway to much applause. Two championships were up for grabs, with both Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton able to close out a title if the results went their way. With a great first lap, the racing began in style and the undulations of the fabulous COTA track meant opportunities for overtaking continued throughout the ninety minute event.

Race highlights - Singapore 2017

Wet race causes chaos and significant championship swing

17/09/2017 by Christine

We've not seen a wet race in Singapore until now, but the heavens opened above the Marina Bay track just as the race was about to start. With a mix of intermediate and full wet tyres on the grid, there was only ever going to be chaos into the first corner - and that's just what we got. The first half of the race was fascinating, the second half lost quite a lot of the tension that had been built up, but all in all it feels like this was a crucial point of the 2017 championship campaign.

Race highlights - Italy 2017

Could anyone get near the dominant Mercedes in Monza?

03/09/2017 by Christine

There was a lot of anticipation building up to this race in Monza, after a mixed up qualifying due to the weather, and an unusual grid thanks to a heck of a lot of engine and gearbox related penalties. With Lewis Hamilton out front and looking to take the lead of the championship on Ferrari's home turf, there was all to play for.

Race highlights - Belgium 2017

A slow burn of a race with a safety car surprise

27/08/2017 by Christine

There was talk of rain building up to this weekend's race but the weather stayed dry and the action in Spa was only hindered by one safety car period. Close racing action didn't quite deliver the fantastic Grand Prix that we might have hoped for, but there were several talking points that will no doubt be referred back to as the season continues to progress.

Race highlights - Hungary 2017

Relive a hot afternoon of racing at the Hungaroring

30/07/2017 by Christine

The temperatures were high as the red lights went out to kick off the final race before the summer break, and tempers were flaring as teammates collided, swapped positions down to team orders, and failed to change places too. There were a handful of breakdowns, one safety car period, and many, many lapped cars by the time the chequered flag fell.

Race highlights - Britain 2017

Catch up with all the action from race day at Silverstone

16/07/2017 by Christine

There was talk of rain pre-race but it came to nothing as the complete race distance was run without a hint of the weather getting involved. Instead it came to strategy and tyres, particularly towards the end of the race when a spot of chaos kicked off with regards to the Pirelli compounds. There were a handful of good performances today, and a couple of great ones, and it all served to keep the championship battle on course and fascinating.

Race highlights - Austria 2017

Tense start and finish bookend the race in Spielberg

09/07/2017 by Christine

The first corner and lap of the Austrian Grand Prix tend to offer up a little bit of chaos, and it was no different today as we saw a collision or two, some great starts, some poor getaways and a handful of changes of position. Whilst the middle portion of the race didn't really kick into gear, the final ten laps or so really saw strategies make a big difference and it was a superbly close finish.

Race highlights - Azerbaijan 2017

Chaos reigns in Baku from start to red flag to finish

25/06/2017 by Christine

Whilst the result of this Baku race was hugely unexpected, the mechanics of how we got there was an absolute riot. More pieces of carbon fibre were swept away by the mechanics than remained running on track, and somehow we had two retirements become unretirements, only for the drivers to pick up similar penalties and both then retire from the race once more.

Race highlights - Canada 2017

Relive the mayhem from an afternoon's racing in Montreal

11/06/2017 by Christine

There was talk of rain and safety cars, but in the end only one of those predictions came true. The gusty conditions didn't provide too much of a challenge to drivers, but they had plenty else to think about. Tyre strategy was paramount, as was dealing with safety car periods (both virtual and physical).

Race highlights - Monaco 2017

Get play by play coverage of the sixth round of the season

28/05/2017 by Christine

Formula One's glitzy track in Monaco cannot always provide great racing, and this year it delivered on the promise with mostly processional but occasionally baffling action that say an intriguing result, a safety car period, a handful of accidents, and some great points finishes. Although we lacked overtaking opportunities, there was a lot of tension around the strategy and things looked close as the finish line approached.

Race highlights - Spain 2017

Strategy takes centre stage in sunny Barcelona

14/05/2017 by Christine

Two things were going to be key for this Barcelona race day - getting a good start off the line, and making the right strategy calls at the right time. And it was those two things that dictated the winner of the race, although there were a few incidents and retirements, and a couple of penalties that also helped move the action along.

Race highlights - Russia 2017

Live coverage of the highs and lows of racing in Sochi

30/04/2017 by Christine

No one was expecting a lot from the Russian Grand Prix, so I'm happy to report that it was perhaps the best racing in Sochi that we've seen. Make of that what you will though, there was still a lot to be desired about the smooth surface and a lack of overtaking. Still, we saw a few unexpected retirements, heard some fascinating radio messages, and experienced a first time race winner!

Race highlights - Bahrain 2017

An action-packed afternoon at the Sakhir circuit

16/04/2017 by Christine

You wouldn't normally find F1 fans eagerly awaiting the Bahrain Grand Prix but not only was it a highly anticipated race, it also delivered some intriguing action. From the very beginning, with a brand new driver on pole, we had close battles, lots of retirements, some crashes, a safety car period, mechanical troubles, overtaking opportunities, and a fight to the finish.

Race highlights - China 2017

Damp conditions, safety car periods, and a fight to the line for the podium

09/04/2017 by Christine

There was a little bit of everything in the Chinese Grand Prix, with the race getting started in damp conditions. It was tricky for the drivers to know what to do for the best, and once decided, keep their cars on the road. However, that made it very entertaining for us watching at home. A couple of crashes, some safety car periods, an incredible array of overtaking moves and a fight to the very finish between teammates.

Race highlights - Australia 2017

Relive all the action as the brand new season gets underway

26/03/2017 by Christine

The Australian Grand Prix always has a lot to live up to, kicking off the new season with so much anticipation placed on it for a good and chaotic afternoon's running. This year delivered, perhaps not so much in terms of drivers getting to grips with their new machinery, but certainly in terms of who was fast and who needs to work harder on their reliability.

Race highlights - Brazil 2016

Coverage of the race featuring five safety cars and two red flags

13/11/2016 by Christine

You always expect a bit of chaos and calamity during the Brazilian Grand Prix, but this weekend was something both brilliant and awful in equal measure. Rain delays, safety car periods, red flag stoppages and quite a few crashes meant it was a long, long, long race. But alongside that, there was some incredible driving on display and some great atmosphere in the crowd (both positive and negative).

Race highlights - Belgium 2016

Chaotic start in Spa to post-summer break racing

28/08/2016 by Christine

The drivers only had four weeks off over the summer, but it felt like they were all starting from scratch again this weekend. The high temperatures and tyre pressures meant no one was quite sure how strategies were going to unfold, and there was plenty of jostling for position throughout the race. After first corner chaos, one red flag period, a high speed crash and another round of Räikkönen versus Verstappen, we finally managed to get the race finished and another three drivers soaked in champagne.

Race highlights - Hungary 2016

Lap by lap coverage of the Grand Prix as it unfolded

24/07/2016 by Christine

We were anticipating something good after a mixed up qualifying due to rain. However, the clouds stayed away today leaving us with a more traditional Hungarian Grand Prix. There were some strategy calls to watch out for, and plenty of tense fighting, but overtaking is notoriously difficult so the results were more down to luck and keeping your head down than anything else.

Qualifying highlights - Hungary 2016

Rain hits Hungaroring ahead of crazy first Q1

23/07/2016 by Christine

If you were hoping for a straight forward qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, then you would have been disappointed with what was delivered. The heavens opened and rain poured down to mix up the order and bring out multiple red flags during the first session. If you were looking for something chaotic and unpredictable, then what unfolded during the three knockout sessions would have been right up your street.