John N
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Why F1 Drivers Wear Knee Pads
When you hear a Formula One car speeding towards you, there is a lot of noise. The sound is intense and very mechanical. The engines roar like rockets about to take off. So it’s no surprise that F1 drivers wear ear protectors and helmets. But why do they wear knee pads? F1 drivers wear knee…
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HOW F1 TRACKS ARE MAINTAINED
Maintaining F1 tracks is a relentless pursuit to ensure both safety and quality. The formula 1 race teams will not perform at their best if the race tracks are not kept up to the high standards required by the FIA. Resurfacing the track, securing safety barriers, sweeping run-off areas, test signal displays, and repainting the…
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WHY ARE THERE NO FEMALE DRIVERS IN F1?
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…
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Formula One Circuits and Their Owners
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…
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5 Drinks that are NOT WATER but will Keep Us Hydrated All Day Long
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,…
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Russian drivers to compete in F1
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…
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The Aero Wars- Downforce Wars of the F1 Teams
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…
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Lessons From Day One Of Pre-season
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…
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F1 2022 Preseason : 4 Things To Look Out For
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…
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F1 to hold three Sprint events in 2022
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…
