A few years ago Gunther Steiner commented that there are no American drivers up to the task of jumping into an F1 car and delivering a top class performance. The Haas team being owned by an American would clearly love to have a home-grown hero in one of their cars. I thought Steiner’s assessment was […]
When was the last time you were scared at a racing circuit? I don’t mean competing, I mean spectating. Maybe scared is the wrong word, how about the last time you sucked air through your teeth, got a shiver down your spine, and thought jeez that was a bit close? If you’re stood near the […]
The story of Sebastian Vettel’s career is like a Greek tragedy. A meteoric rise to the top of the sport, then various factors conspiring to contribute to his downfall. Okay, it might not be quite as dramatic as that, but the driver we see today doesn’t compare to the driver we saw winning 4 titles […]
The 3 days of pre-season testing are over, and whereas there still remains some unanswered questions, some insights are starting to emerge. The winners of the test are undoubtably Red Bull. As with all cars, theirs is an evolution of the 2020 car which signed off last season with a strong win in Abu Dhabi. […]
A few years ago Motorsport magazine published an article on the racing driver’s brain and how in extreme situations part of it can be accessed to enable the driver to operate at a higher level. It covered the famous Ayrton Senna episode at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1988. During qualifying he slipped into a […]
Here in the UK we are spoilt for choice when it comes to motorsport. In a normal year you could be at a different circuit every weekend, watching a different discipline of racing. F1 one weekend, BTCC the next, WEC, DTM, drag racing, rallying, hill climbs, motorcycle road racing, you name it. However, in 2017 […]
When motorsport fans discuss the best wet-weather performances of all time, they will invariably talk about Formula One. Ayrton Senna at the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix and 1993 European Grand Prix, numerous Michael Schumacher wins, even Lewis Hamilton’s recent performances. Someone might sneak in Jackie Stewart at the 1968 German Grand Prix or even Damon […]
Who is the greatest driver of all time? It’s one of the most commonly asked questions by F1 fans, particularly in recent times since Lewis Hamilton matched Michael Schumacher’s record of 7 world titles. If you’re anything like me, the answer to that question can change from day to day. I have a fixed top […]
As we approach the middle of January, Lewis Hamilton is still not signed up to a Mercedes contract. There are reports that Hamilton is pushing for a 4 year deal worth $200m, but there seems to be a sticking point. The suggestion is that Mercedes are reticent to commit to a 4 year deal, especially […]
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