Since we found out that BWT is returning to F1 as a title sponsor, this time for Alpine, we were fully expecting to see the return of pink cars like we did with Racing Point. Considering that the new Williams FW44 has become entirely blue for 2022, it would have made sense for Alpine to […]
We’ve been looking forward to new circuits for the F1 calendar for the last few years. Sometimes we see old tracks come back, and sometimes we see brand-new tracks in new countries. Every now and then, we’ll get a track that has been part of motorsport but not hosted a Formula 1 GP. That is […]
Mercedes F1 is unbeaten in Russian GPs at the Sochi street circuit and that streak was likely to continue with title-contender Max Verstappen carrying a three-spot grid penalty. However, the forecast of rain over the weekend gave fans some hope for alternative outcomes. After heavy rain and flooding earlier in the week, the weather took […]
“This is it.” Those were the opening words of Kimi Raikkonen as he announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the 2021 season. Quite surprisingly, and so fittingly, the Finn made his statement on his Instagram handle. There was no press conference or PR from the team. Like much of his racing […]
The Hungaroring Circuit that hosts the Hungarian F1 Grand Prix has been part of the calendar since 1986. It’s a relatively short circuit with a mix of fast and slow corners with two short straights thrown in. Despite its long and interesting history, two drivers have dominated here in the last 10 years with 8 […]
The Catalunya circuit is a great driver’s circuit but also notorious for delivering dull races. Its long sweeping bends make it difficult for the aero-heavy F1 cars to follow each other closely and the lack of hard braking zones also robs drivers of overtaking opportunities. The Spanish GP is often decided by qualifying results and […]
F1 returned to Portugal in 2020 after a long hiatus with the Algarve International Circuit of Portimao hosting the series for the first time. It’s a rollercoaster of a track with many elevation changes, sweeping turns and strong winds from the nearby coastline. While this layout does not offer much in terms of overtaking action, […]
Renault has undergone the most significant changes for the 2021 season. First off, it has been rebranded as Alpine Racing. The Alpine name is not new to motorsports and it’s exciting to see it enter Formula 1 especially with their stunning livery for the 2021 contender: the A521. It is a welcome change from the […]
Just when I thought he was out, they pull him back in. The rumours had been brewing ever since Ricciardo signed with McLaren but now it’s official: Alonso is taking that vacant seat at Renault next season. The two-time F1 World Champion had bid adieu to F1 at the end of the 2018 season. Now, […]
After another 24 gruelling hours of racing and 385 laps around Circuit de la Sarthe, the 87th edition of the 24Hours of Le Mans and the 2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship came to an end. The overall WEC championship has been dominated by Toyota Gazoo Racing with a 1-2, for the #8 and #7 drivers […]
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