History lessons in F1
Introduction There has always been a close association between Formula 1 and machismo, especially in the earlier days of the sport. A lot of the earliest Grand Prix racers had been battle-hardened on the frontlines during World War 2, and there was a somewhat unspoken notion that you had to be this super-manly kind of … Read more
Formula One is often referred to as the pinnacle of open-wheel racing. Every year, some of the best automotive engineers in the world work together to shave a few grams, or extract a few extra horsepower to create some of the fastest vehicles known to man. With the help of cutting-edge technology, the likes of … Read more
Background Duncan Hamilton was a prolific racing driver hailing from the wonderful country of Ireland. He had a relatively short career in the motor sport, spanning 9 years from 1950 to 1958. He took up racing a few years after the end of World War 2, having flown aircraft for the Royal Navy during those … Read more
The safety car has become an integral part of motorsport in recent years. This includes Formula One, where the blistering speeds need to be brought down to lessen the chance of further collisions after a crash. There have been a few changes to safety cars and their doctrine in the past; let’s take a look … Read more
Since the so-called “Iceman” made his F1 debut for Sauber all the way back in 2001, he has gone on to win the affection and hearts of many Formula 1 fans the world over. While nowadays he has become infamous for his hilarious radio one-liners and emotionless interviews, the flying Finn was somewhat of a … Read more
The newly founded animosity between Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi was maybe the unintended catalyst for one of the most tragic and saddening occurrences in world motorsport. At the next race on the Circuit Zolder in Belgium, the two Ferraris were off the pace, with Pironi having set the team’s best time which was only … Read more
When you think of Formula 1, you think of the pinnacle of motorsports. Countless millions being spent to make 4 wheels spin as fast as they possibly can. However, with so many restrictions and technical regulations in place, the F1 cars of today are not exactly what the engineers at the factory are truly capable … Read more
As we begin to crawl out of the horrible, murky and seemingly never-ending tunnel that is coronavirus, we can reflect with fondness on the last 2 years of covid-affected F1 seasons. Amidst the darkness and despair of being confined for long periods of the year, sport has been a shining glimmer of hope and excitement … Read more