Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have come to an agreement on a new contract for the seven-time world champion. But it's only for 2021... After a year of speculation - albeit with the general acceptance that the two parties would get things sorted eventually - the deal is finally done. From the outside, there seemed little … Continue reading Hamilton finally signs on the dotted line
How do you fill the shoes of a four-time world champion? You would imagine that this thought has – fleetingly, at least – crossed the mind of Carlos Sainz ahead of his move to Ferrari this year. He will replace Sebastian Vettel who, whilst ultimately unsuccessful in his quest to bring a title back to … Continue reading Taking your chance at Ferrari
2020 is a year many will be looking to put behind them, but let's quickly focus on it once more and dish out a few awards - some orthodox, some less so - for a season that nobody will ever forget. Driver of the Year Image credit: LAT Images There were a few contenders for … Continue reading The 2020 Mostly F1 Awards
Lewis Hamilton 1st | Pts: 347 | Wins: 11 | Podiums: 14 | Poles: 10 | FL: 6 | Ret: 0 Lewis Hamilton somehow matched many of his statistics from 2019 despite a truncated season of just 17 races, one of which he missed after contracting Coronavirus (and was then clearly still suffering the effects … Continue reading 2020 drivers’ report cards
As is often the case, the Abu Dhabi finale produces a spectacle of style over substance. Image credit: Getty Images Max Verstappen took his second victory of 2020 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, during a weekend where, for the first time this year, Red Bull clearly had the outright fastest car. Qualifying on Saturday … Continue reading 2020 Abu Dhabi GP report | Verstappen wins season finale
Will Lewis Hamilton experience any knock-on effects from the virus? How will George Russell readjust to the Williams after a taste at the front? Who can go into the winter break on a high? Which team will claim third in the standings and which driver will claim fourth? Track Length: 5.554 km Laps: 55 Race … Continue reading 2020 Abu Dhabi GP preview
From the sublime to the ridiculous. Image credit: Getty Images The man who finished the opening lap in last place somehow ended up taking a maiden victory. And that sums up a crazy night under the lights at the Sakhir Grand Prix. In the absence of Lewis Hamilton - who is isolating after testing positive … Continue reading 2020 Sakhir GP report | Pérez takes surprise win as Russell is cruelly denied
Will George Russell seize his chance to impress in the Mercedes? Could he beat Valtteri Bottas?! How will Pietro Fittipaldi and Jack Aitken fare on their F1 debuts? With such a short lap, how will qualifying play out? Will any of the drivers take the 'regular' Turn 4 out of habit?.. The Track The Stats … Continue reading 2020 Sakhir GP preview
A truly terrifying moment, but ultimately a miracle escape and a triumph for the halo. Image credit: LAT Images Lewis Hamilton produced another commanding performance to add an 11th victory to his 2020 tally at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and in doing so matched his personal best in one year despite this truncated season. But … Continue reading 2020 Bahrain GP report | Hamilton wins after Grosjean escapes fiery crash
Who will have the strongest weekend in the battle for third in the Constructors' Championship? Can Valtteri Bottas bounce back after a tough race in Turkey? Will Alexander Albon produce a performance worthy of a 2021 Red Bull seat? The Track The Stats Track Length: 5.412 km Laps: 57 Race Distance: 308.238 km First Grand … Continue reading 2020 Bahrain GP preview
