In response to the tidal wave of criticism of the French Grand Prix, F1’s insiders adopted a familiar tone. With more than a hint of condescension they asserted that if you cannot appreciate the brilliance of Hamilton and Mercedes as they throttle the opposition, you cannot be a true fan of F1. While the elite…
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Australian Grand Prix notes: what we learned from the first F1 race of 2019
Assorted notes on the the good and the bad of the 2019 Australian Grand Prix and what we learned (or can assume) based on last Sunday’s results. VB77 reloaded comes with upgrades Valterri Bottas circa-2018 looked like a man who wanted to find a hut in the middle of a Finnish forest, lock the door…
F1 teammate battles and what’s riding on them: Racing Point F1 and Williams
Old and new faces are the order of the day for Racing Point F1 and Williams Racing as we continue our look at F1’s teammate battles for 2019. For the drivers in both teams 2019 will be about proving the doubters wrong. For some it will also be about making a case for moving up…
F1 – the rise of Pierre Gasly
F1 – the rise of Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly’s GP2 series championship victory in 2016 became the springboard for his entry into F1 with Toro Rosso. Now, two years later, the Frenchman has made the step up from promising Red Bull junior to driving for the senior Red Bull Racing team. Lining up against long…
An alternative to W Series Racing
The new female-only W Series Racing is yet to turn a lap but the championship and its objectives have already polarised opinion like a high profile courtroom drama. But beyond both sides of the argument, a far more useful alternative exists writes Andy Webb. The two sides of the W Series argument Pitching the case…
Opinion: F1 Halo debate was never about head protection
The debate around F1’s halo system was never about additional protection for drivers. It was whether halo was the end of the process writes Andy Webb. Sunday’s shocking first lap accident at Spa has been considered a defining moment in the debate about F1s introduction of the halo. Proof – proponents of the much-maligned system…
Adrian Newey on the Rise of Red Bull in F1
A Charge to Glory – Adrian Newey on the Rise of Red Bull Racing Adrian Newey is the design genius that has single-handedly shaped the style of F1 since the 1990s. Widely credited as the key to Red Bull Racing’s four F1 World Championships, Newey remains as determined as ever to push the engineering limits…
Liberty Media: same as the old boss?
Liberty Media promised a fan-focused, F1 revolution when they took over from Bernie Ecclestone. On the surface, their approach seems like a breath of fresh air. But 18-months since their takeover Liberty appear no less elitist than their predecessor. The takeover of F1’s commercial rights by Liberty heralded the end of Bernie Ecclestone. After decades of…
Austrian Grand Prix preview with Red Bull’s Christian Horner
What drives one of the most successful F1 teams of the modern era? Ahead of the team’s home Grand Prix, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing team boss Christian Horner looks ahead to the Austrian Grand Prix and what drives his team in search of more F1 glory. #F1 #AustrianGP
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