Inside Formula 1: Business. Lifestyle. Power.
FX in motorsports
Motorsport teams, irrespective of size or performance record, share one core objective: to win. Teams are built with this principle in mind, and expertise is fully focused on extracting the best on-track performance. Practically speaking, this can lead to decisions…
Building productive relationships
We at Paddock magazine are happy to have a chance to speak to Simon Pavitt, founder and head of Wingman, a consultancy company for founders, leaders, and mavericks. Prior to starting his own consultancy, Simon was Marketing Director of a…
Formula 1 is on fumes
In the earliest days of Formula 1 during the 1950s and 1960s, launching, funding and running a team was largely within the reach of anyone with the gumption to take it on. Drivers were literally putting their lives on the line…
Is Tatiana Calderón the new face of women in Formula 1?
Racing is a world still dominated by men, however, there’s a woman out there that’s making a name for herself in high-end motorsport. Tatiana Calderón currently is the greatest female representation in Formula 1. Born in Colombia 25 years ago,…
Sir Jackie Stewart: “I believe Formula 1 is better today than it’s ever been”
It’s a true pleasure to have the chance to ask Sir Jackie Stewart a few relevant questions about his relationship with Rolex, one of Formula 1’s biggest partners, and what he thinks about the way Formula 1 is changing today.…
Daniel Ricciardo: “I don’t feel like I need to sign anything soon”
The brightest smile of the paddock settled on a driver that proves it’s possible not to lose control driving a car at 350 kmh. Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull Racing is showing all his potential: five races into this season…
Back at the Spanish racetrack
I always enjoy talking with Joan Fontserè, General Director of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This time we sit down for coffee with Joan during his second “full season” at the helm of the Spanish Formula 1 track. Click here to subscribe…
F1 Experiences: what really matters
America’s industry-leading travel/event/experience company, QuintEvents International houses the company’s Formula 1 business, and Keith Bruce, a veteran of the sports and event industry, is leading the F1 Experiences organisation serving all Formula 1 events across the globe. Bruce has kindly…
CEO of Formula E: “I’m a fan of Formula 1 and I still follow it”
Alejandro Agag is a businessman and former politician, now living in London as the Chairman of Addax Capital LLP and the CEO of Formula E Holdings, running the sport of Formula E. With business experience in Formula 1, other motorsport…
Q&A with Bobby Epstein, chief of Circuit of the Americas
The chairman of Circuit of the Americas, Bobby Epstein shares a few insights with the Paddock magazine about the United States Grand Prix’s development, Formula 1 in the USA and putting on a great show for the race fans. Click…
Give me Liberty or give me death
By Steve Madincea | Patrick Henry was a founding father of America representing the state of Virginia. At an extremely crucial point in the formation of the United States, Henry rallied his fellow Virginians, some openly for and some openly…
Gene Haas: The art of balance
Owner of Haas F1 Team, Gene Haas talks about his team’s evolution, American drivers and the racing bug. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! Your debut season was hard, but you found success. You could argue that your sophomore…
