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Why are street races now all the rage in F1?
This weekend perhaps the greatest street circuit in the history of motorsport will once again play host to one of the most famous races in sport, Monaco’s infamous streets have played host a Grand Prix since 1929 and while other street tracks have come and gone, Monaco has remained providing the same challenge that has
Guide to the Monaco Street Circuit
The Monaco Grand Prix is a member of motorsports triple crown, the 3 most coveted races for any racing driver to win. The circuit is also one of the most famous in the world alongside the likes of Indianapolis, the Circuit de la Sarth (Le Mans) and the Nordschleife. Here’s a chance to learn some more
McLaren and Honda: the perfect partnership?
McLaren may have spent months denying they would be joining forces with Honda in a new partnership, but the secret is finally out. From 2015 the Woking based team will be powered by Honda engines and energy recovery systems. The two companies are renewing a relationship which saw them win four drivers championships and four
Raikkonen vs Ricciardo: who is really in contention for a Red Bull drive?
Some impressive performances from Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo could be moving the Australian closer to a Red Bull drive. This comes as it was revealed Red Bull were keeping an eye on the young driver should Kimi Raikkonen – the teams first choice – be unavailable. But which of the two drivers is really
Team-by-team look at the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix
Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix saw Fernando Alonso take a dominant home victory as Sebastian Vettel failed to finish on the podium. There was a stand out performance from Esteban Gutierrez whilst Mercedes continue to struggle to get a grip on the Pirelli tyres. We take a look at where each team stands as the European
Is the Middle East the answer to F1′s testing debate?
In recent weeks there has been much debate over F1′s testing program ahead of the 2014 season. Given the major changes coming for next season it has been agreed that an extra pre-season test will be added in January, what is now being discussed however is where the tests will now take place. The Middle
Why Lotus must win in the next 3 races
One of the biggest surprises of this season has been the rise of Lotus and Kimi Raikkonen. Currently they are 2nd in both championships and are fresh from a double podium finish in Bahrain. Despite that some people are doubting whether Lotus are serious championship contenders this year, pointing to the smaller funds available and
Springtime in Imola
It wasn’t so very long ago that the European Formula One season would start with the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola, often the second race of the season after Brazil. Anyone who knew it cannot but regret its loss as not only was the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari a superb race track but
Five things to watch out for at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix
Before racing begins in Spain I take a look at five of the things you should be watching out for. From the dominance of Red Bull and return of Romain Grosjean to some of the interesting updates teams are bringing to the European races these are the five key stories to look out for this
Senna: The man who changed F1 forever
May 1st saw the 19th anniversary of the death of Ayrton Senna in a tragic weekend at Imola that saw both Senna and Roland Ratzenberger lose their lives in 2 days. The events of the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994 changed not just F1 but sport in general and to this day the effects
Has Paul di Resta got what it takes to be a world champion?
In an interview with Sky Sports F1 Force India’s deputy team principal Bob Fernley suggested Paul di Resta would have been world champion by now if he had been driving a Red Bull. But should one good performance in 2013 suggest a driver is capable of being a championship winning driver? Fernley’s comments come just
Why looking long term early makes sense for Mercedes
Despite making a positive start to 2013, Mercedes have this week confirmed more than half of their workforce will be concentrating on the 2014 car by the end of May. Some see this as a surprise move given how competitive the Silver Arrows are this year, but in my opinion allocating a higher proportion of
Why Porsche’s recent comments are a major warning for F1
This week German car maker Porsche revealed it was considering entering Formula 1 as the makers of the famous 911 model look to move back into high level motor-sport. In the end the company opted to enter a prototype design into the Le Mans series for 2014, reports link current Red Bull driver Mark Webber
Has Bahrain signalled a return to form for Romain Grosjean?
Last weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix appeared to signal a return to form for Romain Grosjean. A flawless performance with plenty of on track action- minus any crashes or near misses he became known for in 2012- saw him take his first podium of 2013. So have we now seen the return of Grosjean challenging for
Why F1 was right to go to Bahrain
As the F1 world look back at a brilliant weekend of action at the Bahrain Grand Prix, all the questions as to whether the sport was right to go appear to have disappeared. Of course some would argue that F1 still should not of gone, despite the weekend passing off with little mention of any
Team-by-team look at the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix
Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix and win by Sebastian Vettel looks reminiscent of his dominance in 2012 and could signal the start of a winning streak for the German. There were also stand out performances from Paul di Resta and Sergio Perez as both look to assert themselves in 2013. We take a look at where
