Could alternate layouts provide the answer in F1's search for the right sprint format? Image credit: XPB Images Formula 1 revamped its polarising sprint format for April's Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, but the fans appeared to remain unconvinced. Baku saw the introduction of a 'Sprint Saturday'. Where previously there had been a meaningless Free Practice … Continue reading How to fix Formula 1’s latest ‘Sprint Saturday’ format
Everything has changed and yet nothing has changed. Exactly one year ago today, the 2021 season came to an end. What had been one of Formula 1's greatest ever seasons, right up until the penultimate lap of the final race, ended in one of the sport's most controversial moments. Senna vs Prost 1989. Senna vs … Continue reading One year on
Three races, three more wins for Max Verstappen. Domination Across Europe Image credit: Red Bull Racing F1 returned from its summer break with a triple-header in Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy. There was initially hope that things may close up at the front, courtesy of the new Technical Directive focused on porpoising and the 'flexi-floors' … Continue reading Gains that could prove to be ill-gotten
Former F1 race winner, Sky Sports pundit and the paddock's favourite Essex cheeky chappy Johnny Herbert has had his say on the Abu Dhabi debacle, the future of F1 and the argument regarding who is F1's GOAT. In an interview with Betway, Herbert was asked where the sport stands after the controversial end to 2021. … Continue reading Johnny Herbert’s take on 2022 and the GOAT debate
Here is everything you could want to know about the 2022 season... The Drivers Lewis Hamilton Age: 37 | GPs: 288 | Titles: 7 | Wins: 103 | Poles: 103 | Podiums: 182 George Russell Age: 24 | GPs: 60 | Champ. Best: 15th | Race Best: 2nd | Grid Best: 2nd | Podiums: 1 … Continue reading 20/20 vision for 2022
With 6,417 of the 2021 season's 6,423 kilometres covered, Lewis Hamilton looked set for a record-breaking eighth World Drivers' Championship. But then Michael Masi decided he fancied one more lap of racing, and we all know what happened next. An unprecedented eighth title would have secured Hamilton's position as Formula 1's 'GOAT' - Greatest Of … Continue reading How losing the championship may have improved Hamilton’s claim to the GOAT throne
With just one spot left on the grid next season and races running out this year for him to pick up a now-trademark, last-minute 'super sub' appearance, have we seen the last of Nico Hülkenberg in Formula 1? Is a career that promised so much over without a single trophy after a decade of near-misses? … Continue reading Nico Hülkenberg: F1’s unluckiest driver or serial underachiever?
"Driving around this track is like riding a bike around a living room", said Nelson Piquet. COVID-19 meant that the world's most advanced 'bikes' were unable to traverse the world's most expensive 'living room' last year, but this week finally sees the return of the Monaco Grand Prix. The 2021 season has thus far served … Continue reading The greatest ever Monaco Grands Prix
Image credit: XPB Images A lucky break involving a fortunately timed red flag at Imola led to many claims on social media that Lewis Hamilton is the luckiest driver ever to have raced. So, how lucky is he exactly? Let's investigate. The Good The Briton has certainly caught a lucky break from time to time. … Continue reading How lucky is Lewis Hamilton?
It's nearly time! So, here is everything you could want to know about the 2021 season... The Drivers Lewis Hamilton Age: 36 | GPs: 266 | Titles: 7 | Wins: 95 | Poles: 98 | Podiums: 165 Valtteri Bottas Age: 31 | GPs: 156 | Champ. Best: 2nd | Wins: 9 | Poles: 16 | … Continue reading 20/20 vision for 2021
