Quite apart from the unfavourable competitive situation of March Grand Prix in 1982, the year’s dizzying politics and the deaths of two fellow Formula 1 drivers made it a tough baptism for Raul Boesel. Driving the DFV-powered 821 chassis that used three different tyre suppliers during the season, the BrazilianContinue Reading
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes would like nothing more than to end their 12 years together on a high.However, based on recent form, there is a very real risk that their time may finish not with a bang, but with a whimper.If things continue like they did in Brazil last weekend,Continue Reading
When Fortec Motorsport bowed out of International Formula 3000 at the end of 2000, it did so with a single podium courtesy of Jamie Davies finishing second in Monaco. Another provisionally taken by Andreas Scheld at the Nurburgring was chalked off for the most minor of technical infractions, a strayContinue Reading
Neither Ferrari driver could put a finger on why the car’s performance was not at the standard of their rivals during the wet running at the Brazilian Grand Prix.Charles Leclerc came home fifth, improving one place on his qualifying position, but was over half a minute behind race winner MaxContinue Reading
Ferrari and IBM have announced a new multi-year partnership aimed at improving the experience for fans of the Scuderia.The deal begins in 2025 with IBM signing on as Ferrari’s premium partner in IT consulting. While no specifics have been announced on what IBM will produce for Ferrari, the main strandContinue Reading
An unspecified number of European Formula 1 grands prix face the prospect of hosting races on a rotational basis sooner rather than later, according to series CEO Stefano Domenicali.With a record-breaking 24 rounds already crammed onto the F1 calendar, the scope for adding new venues is now arguably smaller thanContinue Reading
Aston Martin has got to the bottom of its troubled Brazilian Grand Prix that left Lance Stroll out on the formation lap and Fernando Alonso battling extreme bouncing.The Silverstone-based team endured a hugely challenging race afternoon at Interlagos as Stroll spun into the wall on the formation lap after hisContinue Reading
In December 2022 Formula 1 reporter Jennie Gow’s life was turned upside down. Out of nowhere, the BBC 5 Live radio journalist suffered a stroke that left her unable to read, write or speak, with fears over whether she would ever be able to live a normal life again, neverContinue Reading
It is becoming increasingly difficult to see how Sergio Perez will be retained by Red Bull for 2025. While the Mexican has a contract, as we have come to see, they are meaningless when it really boils down to it.The message from Red Bull is clear: “Checo is our driverContinue Reading
Williams has admitted that the five major shunts from the last two Formula 1 race weekends has caused an ‘unsustainable’ run of damage to leave it short on spares.The Grove-based squad has endured two bruising events in Mexico and Brazil, where drivers Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto both endured aContinue Reading