As we prepare to welcome a new year, make sure you didn’t miss out on the pick of our coverage from the 2019 Formula 1 season.
RaceFans’ essential feature reads of 2019
We published long-form articles on a range of subjects during 2019. Here are some of our of favourite pieces, our most interesting interviews, and a few particularly popular features.‘We want a champion to show skill, not how good the car is’: Jean Todt interview
Senna’s ‘private kart mechanic’ Tche reveals the secret to his speed
Why one team is warning F1’s 2021 cars will be a “nasty piece of work” to drive
The game changed and they didn’t: The true cause of Williams’ decline
How much do F1 drivers really earn? Don’t believe the clickbait
Why Red Bull gave Gasly’s seat to Albon instead of Kvyat
Was Shanghai the right place for the 1,000th race?
Why Hamilton didn’t get a penalty in Monaco – but Vettel did in Canada
Vettel vs Leclerc: Complete Ferrari Singapore team radio transcript
Vettel vs Leclerc round two: Complete Ferrari Russian Grand Prix team radio transcript
Why Brawn wanted F1’s 2021 revolution to be even more radical
Too much information? Why F1 is adding yet more TV graphics
The surprising lengths F1 is going to read fans’ minds
The F1 ‘minders’ who help drivers unlock their last percent of performance
‘We thought: What the hell was going on in motorsport?’: How W Series came to be
Why Lewis Hamilton’s lack of a knighthood is no surprise
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Our top news stories of the season
Racing Point could become Aston Martin as Lawrence Stroll eyes buy-in
Formula 1 teams’ prize money payments for 2019 revealed
New F1 team Panthera seeking to join grid in 2021
Renault thrown out of Japanese Grand Prix result as FIA upholds Racing Point protest
First pictures of new Ferrari SF90 leaked
Wheel rim lights planned for 2021 F1 season
Toro Rosso planning name change to Alpha Tauri
Vettel unimpressed by ‘selfie guy and s***** trophies’
Leclerc ignored order from Ferrari to stay behind Vettel
F2 driver banned after collecting nine penalty points in one race
Vettel is considering his future in F1: ‘It’s now more show than sport’
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Those we lost last year
The motorsport community mourned many losses during 2019, but three in particular hit many especially hard.
A life lived in service to F1: Thank you and farewell to Charlie Whiting
F1 driver rankings
2019 F1 driver rankings #1: Lewis Hamilton
2019 F1 driver rankings #2: Max Verstappen
2019 F1 driver rankings #3: Carlos Sainz Jnr
2019 F1 driver rankings #4: Charles Leclerc
2019 F1 driver rankings #5: Valtteri Bottas
2019 F1 driver rankings #6: Sergio Perez
2019 F1 driver rankings #7: Daniel Ricciardo
2019 F1 driver rankings #8: Lando Norris
2019 F1 driver rankings #9: Kimi Raikkonen
2019 F1 driver rankings #10: Sebastian Vettel
2019 F1 driver rankings #11: George Russell
2019 F1 driver rankings #12: Alexander Albon
2019 F1 driver rankings #13: Pierre Gasly
2019 F1 driver rankings #14: Kevin Magnussen
2019 F1 driver rankings #15: Nico Hulkenberg
2019 F1 driver rankings #16: Daniil Kvyat
2019 F1 driver rankings #17: Antonio Giovinazzi
2019 F1 driver rankings #18: Romain Grosjean
2019 F1 driver rankings #19: Lance Stroll
2019 F1 driver rankings #20: Robert Kubica
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2019 F1 season review
- ‘I should have done a better job. There’s things that I know I can do better’
- ‘I am definitely not a rookie anymore – but I’m still getting better’
- ‘I didn’t believe in myself much. But after Australia and Bahrain and I gained a lot of confidence’
- ‘It was my best season for sure so far in terms of pure results and speed’
- ‘There’s been plenty of good performances – but there’s also other years I’ve performed at my best’
Jere (@jerejj)
31st December 2019, 14:02
It’s interesting to re-read through old articles, and especially through the comment-sections. Even now I find it weird (as I already did at the time) how many questioned the credibility of China hosting the 1000th World Championship-race even though there weren’t many alternative options for that for climatic reasons, as well as, how much re-shuffle could’ve potentially been required on the race calendar just for a single season.
Imre (@f1mre)
31st December 2019, 17:48
Besides, what does it matter? That was just another race. Hosting the season finale at an unimaginative, soulless place bothers me much more. At least the season opener hasn’t remained in Bahrain.
paipa
3rd January 2020, 14:55
One thing is missing: the 2019 Rate The Race scores! Looking forward to the list, especially the German GP. Based on the histogram I wouldn’t be surprised if it had matched 2012 Brazil.