Formula 1
Formula 1: The Role of Budgets in Levelling the Playing Field
In recent years, Formula 1 has undergone significant changes to address a longstanding issue—financial inequality among teams. Historically, wealthier teams like Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull have had an advantage, leveraging their massive budgets to dominate the sport. To ensure a more level playing field and enhance competition, Formula 1 introduced a financial regulation known […]
Formula Friday: The Evolution of Aerodynamics in Formula 1: From Wings to Ground Effects
When we think of Formula 1, speed is the first thing that comes to mind. However, speed without control is meaningless. That’s where aerodynamics comes into play—a key factor in designing F1 cars that has evolved massively over the decades. In this article, we’ll take a look at how aerodynamics has transformed the performance of […]
Unveiling the Legacy: The Shanghai International Circuit and its Impact on F1 in China
Nestled in the heart of China’s bustling metropolis, Shanghai, lies a racing marvel that has captivated motorsport enthusiasts for two decades—the Shanghai International Circuit. Since its inception in 2004, this track has not only hosted thrilling races but has also played a pivotal role in shaping Formula 1’s footprint in China. Origins and Design: The […]
The Senna-Prost Rivalry
Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, two Formula 1 legends, engaged in a legendary rivalry during the late 1980s and early 1990s, which included a brief period as teammates at McLaren-Honda. Senna, the Brazilian icon, joined McLaren in 1988, forming a formidable partnership with the team and their engine supplier, Honda. The McLaren-Honda combination dominated the […]
Michael Schumacher’s Introduction To Formula 1
Michael Schumacher’s introduction to Formula One was indeed influenced by Bertrand Gachot, although indirectly. The connection between them revolves around the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix. Bertrand Gachot was originally set to race for the Jordan Formula One team in the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. However, Gachot was involved in a road rage incident […]
Formula Friday: The Evolution Of Formula 1
Formula One, also known as F1, is the highest class of single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The sport has evolved significantly since its inception in 1950, both in terms of the technology used in the cars and the rules governing the races. In the early days of F1, cars […]
Formula Friday: The Mercedes Conundrum
What an exciting week it’s been for Formula 1, definitely one for the history books as we saw rookie driver George Russell take on the F1 grid and showing them that he is made of the right stuff. Last weekend, Russell was asked to fill in for Lewis Hamilton as he was in quarantine due […]
Formula Friday: George Russell debuts for Mercedes
Rookie driver, George Russell (22 years old), was probably given the biggest break in Formula 1 history when he was selected to drive in the number one car as the replacement driver for Lewis Hamilton this weekend in his W11 at the Sakhir Grand Prix. This is due to the announcement that Hamilton has contracted […]
Formula Friday – Murray Walker
Formula Friday honors another F1 legend this week, Murray Walker. Murray was one of the major contributing factors that influenced me to be an F1 fan. The thrill of watching Formula One was tripled with the commentary of Murray Walker, he brought out the suspense, thrill and awe of the sport with his vast knowledge […]
Formula Friday – Haas F1 Team
The 67th installation of the FIA Formula One Championship will see the introduction of a US based team known as the Haas F1 Team. Owned by Gene Haas, who is taking his team a step up from NASCAR to F1. Haas F1 Team came together in 2015 and was hoping to make their debut in […]
