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. […]
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 […]
The current F1 cars are the fastest racing cars ever produced. They are lap-time-shredding monsters and I for one like them. Yes they don’t have that visceral, raw quality that the old V10s had, but as an engineering exercise they are second to none. The problem though is that modern F1 appears to be too […]
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 […]
Formula 1 in 2016 has been interesting so far. Not so much for the racing, although there have been some good races, but because of the shuffling in the pecking order of who is the best driver. Over the past 2 seasons it’s fairly clear that Lewis Hamilton has been one step ahead, and a […]
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