Bahrain has stepped up a crackdown on the opposition, banning the al-Wefaq party and arresting several prominent activists

The cars are bigger and faster but lack of overtaking could still hinder excitement

This week: ‘1984’ sales spike inspired by Trump and politicians turned bank advisers

Chase Carey has taken over the sport after Bernie Ecclestone’s departure on Monday

Chase Carey to replace 86-year-old, as FIA approves rights deal with Liberty Media

Motorsport’s new owner aims to stage ‘Super Bowl-style events’ for each Grand Prix

British driver refused to drive faster at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Virgin Media owner will buy an 18.7% controlling stake from CVC

Captors reportedly sought €33 million from family of Formula One boss

Ransom of €33m demanded for mother of Formula One chief’s wife, reports say

German is trying to hold off Mercedes team mate and bitter rival in driver’s standings

Family of the late French driver have started legal action against the FIA and Marussia

Couch-surfing, festivals, a UFO house, and LGBT-friendly hotels – kick off the sandals and have a truly memorable honeymoon

New format with racers progressively eliminated falls fat in season opener in Australia

Italian Lella Lombardi was the last women to start a F1 race in 1976

‘Financial position means some tough and unwanted choices have to be made’

Meet the young enthusiasts will represent Ireland in new technology competition at the F1 race

Reports say deal could cost $8bn

RSE Ventures wants to buy out CVC Capital Partners and F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone

BBC confirms ginger car nut will be Clarkson’s successor

F1 has reached its nadir just as endurance racing finds its ascendance

Williams, Ferrari and Red Bull closest to the all-conquering Mercs ahead of Melbourne

Sebastian Edathy urged to leave the party

Agreement covers Sauber, Force India and Lotus to deal with cash-flow problems

F1 chief executive has no interest in attracting younger generations to the sport

But are current problems a front for financial shenanigans?

Second Formula 1 team in four days to go into administration

Mercedes driver 17 points ahead of team-mate Nico Rosberg, as team takes constructors’ title

Irish-American Frank McCourt wants to turn the Global Champions Tour into a spectacle to rival the world’s top sporting events

The Formula One chief is also relieved to put the bribery case in Germany behind him

Formula One boss was on trial accused of bribing ex-banker over sale of stake in F1

Much dissatisfaction with the way FI is performing and which head man must resolve

The F1 boss has agreed to pay $100 million to end his trial on bribery charge in Munich

Formula 1 boss was on trial in Munich over allegations he paid $44m to a former banker

British billionaire alleged to have paid German banker during sale of major stake in sport

Case threatens to break Briton’s grip on motor sport

Team-mates enjoy boisterous double celebration in memorable podium finale

Podium finish marks the first time in four years Englishman as clinched back-to-back victories

Despite trail for bribery, 83-year-old Formula One boss has no intention of stepping down