Date with Destiny
Bernard Charles Ecclestone turned 86 in October. For more than 40 years he has been at the top of Formula 1; calling the shots, single-handedly negotiating some very difficult patches that would have no doubt defeated others decades younger and…
Formula 1 records of the 2016 season
The 67th Formula 1 season was marked once again by the duel of the two Mercedes drivers but the 21 races produced some very interesting records! Australian Grand Prix 50th pole position for Lewis Hamilton 160th win for a German…
Paddock buzz: What lies ahead in 2016
While it might be a tad too early to make valid predictions about the 2016 Formula 1 season, still, let’s at least take a crack at inspecting a few relevant points that seem to be on everyone’s mind. With the pre-season test on February 22nd, the…
Once upon a team in America…
In 2016, the first US team in more than 25 years will join the Formula 1 grid. Yes, there has already been a Haas team in this form of motorsports. But no, it had nothing to do with Gene Haas,…
Gossip Grip: November
By Kunal Shah and Mithila Mehta | Ferrari recently claimed that they weren’t interested in the commercial rights of Formula 1. Yes, such an attempt would be somewhat away from their core business, but it just seems a bit strange that…
Baku on the map
Baku: the Formula 1 calendar of 2016 was an issue that triggered a lot of discussions. Now that it’s all clear about the venues, we examine one of them – Baku, Azerbaijan – with the help of Mark Hughes, who…
Tweaking the calendar
Last October saw Bernie Ecclestone and the government of Azerbaijan unveil the layout of the Baku Street Circuit, which will host the race called the European Grand Prix in 2016. At the World Motorsport Council meeting in Mexico last month,…