Racing has been a male-dominated sport since its inception, and women haven’t had much of a chance. Only 20 seats are available in F1 and thousands of young drivers try to enter. Hardly anyone gets in, so it’s challenging to do so. Since women only make up 2% in motorsport, according to statistics, the chances […] More
Formula One is one of the world’s most profitable sports, and therefore it’s no surprise that owning a Formula One race track can be a lucrative investment. Because there are so many shareholders at each circuit, it’s impossible to say with certainty who owns which track. However, individuals can be linked to a particular track […] More
Drinking lots of water is not only good for keeping your body hydrated, but it also helps to keep you energized and active. Asides from the option of drinking water, there are other drinks—such as juices and smoothies—that you can take to stay hydrated. These hydrating drinks supply a whole lot of electrolytes, sodium, vitamin, […] More
The President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile has announced that, following an extraordinary meeting of the World Motor Sport Council, Russian and Belarusian drivers will be allowed to compete in top-level motorsport. The decision was made so long as they compete under a neutral flag. The FIA President said: “As you know, the FIA […] More
The phrase “porpoising” is one you may have heard thrown about by Formula 1 commentators during the pre-season testing. You may also be wondering what all the fuss is about, and how such a small, seemingly innocuous change in downforce could cause havoc with the running of a Formula 1 car. The term porpoising in […] More
The first day of pre-season testing for the 2022 Formula One season was held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. It provided us with some very interesting data points regarding the current state of play in Formula One and how the drivers are getting a feel of the all-new 2022 car and the new regulations. If […] More
F1 is back! After all the crashes and launches and Ferrari fever of 2018, all the teams have now arrived in Barcelona, ready to start the new season. Now’s the time to look ahead – what should you be keeping an eye on over the coming F1 preseason? Let’s find out. A new era of […] More
The F1 Commission has approved plans to run the F1 Sprint format at three Grand Prix weekends – at Imola, the Red Bull Ring, and Interlagos – in 2022. The F1 Sprint format was introduced last year and involved a 100km dash with each lasting around 25-30 minutes. The result determined the grid for the […] More
Michael Masi has been replaced as Formula 1 Race Director and offered a new position within the FIA as part of a series of changes following the governing body’s analysis into last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Niels Wittich and Eduardo Freitas, who recently worked in the World Endurance Championship and DTM respectively, will alternate […] More
Aston Martin took to the Lagonda’s Gaydon factory –race track; a place where 72 years ago, F1’s first-ever World Championship event was held, to complete shakedown of the AMR22. Aston Martin took to the Lagonda’s Gaydon factory –race track; a place where 72 years ago, F1’s first-ever World Championship event was held, to complete […] More
In F1, regulations changes have consistently presented opportunities for teams to leap up the grid. If a team grasps the new rules quickly and produces a strong car from the start, it has the chance to steal a march on its rivals for the championship. F1 history is full of examples of times when a […] More
The designs of the Haas VF-22, Aston Martin AMR22 and McLaren MCL36 are very different—much more so than was the case between cars at the end of last year’s championship. The most obvious visual difference is in how each of the teams has rearranged their cooling packages—which has had a profound effect on the shape […] More
