Nico Hülkenberg’s return to Formula 1 racing was delayed by a week, but following qualifying, it was well worth the wait. Technical issues prevented Hülkenberg from making the start line last week, as his car failed to ‘fire up’ and he was left to watch the race from the team motor home. This weekend he maintained his place in the Racing Point team and put in a quite magnificent one lap qualifying performance. But will his lack of race fitness be a factor during the 52 laps of the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix 2020?

It’s been another disappointing weekend for Ferrari in the Formula 1 Driver and Constructor Championships. After such a promising showing in pre-season testing in Barcelona, they returned to the Spanish track and failed to gain a podium place. Sebastian Vettel is now under considerable pressure. His failure to challenge Mercedes and the early promise shown by new teammate Charles Leclerc has meant an increased focus on the former world champion.

Midway through last season, a different spotlight was shone on Hamilton after he announced his decision to follow a vegan diet. Many questioned the wisdom of this lifestyle change at such a time, but any criticism was soon overshadowed by his imperious form following the mid-season break, which saw him storm to the driver’s crown with two races remaining.