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Spa-Francorchamps Stays on F1 Calendar
Formula 1 has announced a landmark multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix, ensuring the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps remains a key fixture on the racing calendar for four of the next six years. The renewed agreement will see the…
Is Lawrence Stroll cash strapped?
News broke last month that Lawrence Stroll was selling his Canadian racetrack Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Stroll has owned the circuit which hosted the Canadian GP in 1968 and 1970 since 2000. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! He has…
Changing the face of race circuits
Race tracks haven’t really evolved too much in the hundred or so years they have been around, right? We have the traditional “road courses” as race tracks are often referred to, in America, we have the US favourite, the ovals, and the street circuits created around existing towns and…
How Alonso’s departure will affect Spanish motorsport
The 2019 Formula 1 season is set to be one of those that prepare us for a generational change in the category, with both experienced and young drivers stepping out – Esteban Ocon, Stoffel Vandoorne, while some others look for…
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…
Top 5 circuits Formula 1 could visit
Formula 1 treks the world over to some very special places, but often there’s a feel like something is missing when it comes to circuits on the calendar which don’t fully capture the essence of the sport for one reason…
CEO of Yas Marina Circuit: “Formula 1 is a human story in a hi-tech world”
It’s been a long time since we talked with Yas Marina Circuit’s Chief Executive Officer, Al Tareq Al Ameri. This time he opens up about the sport’s image and what changes might that bring to the fans and professionals. Has…
Gossip Grip: Formula fun
Formula fun by Kunal Shah and Mithila Mehta | Thankfully, the 2017 Formula 1 season is just not like any previous ones. Apart from having two legendary teams and drivers battle for top honours in races with a heady mix of…
Sheikh Salman, CEO of BIC: “Formula 1 needs heroes”
It’s always an absolute pleasure to interact with Sheikh Salman, CEO of Bahrain International Circuit, so this time we at Paddock magazine decided to sit down with him for a more in-depth interview about high-end motorsport in Bahrain, the business…
Spanish GP: A European benchmark track
It’s a pleasure to sit down for an exclusive interview with the General Manager of Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Mr Joan Fontseré. The Catalonian track has held the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix since 1991. Nevertheless, and after more than two decades…
My Race Day: Shaikh Salman, CEO of BIC
We’re thrilled to catch up with Shaikh Salman Bin Isa Al Khalifa, the CEO of Bahrain International Circuit. This time he shares how his typical Formula 1 race day looks like. As a race organiser, by the time you get to…
The Abu Dhabi angle
Mark has been responsible for setting up and operating several of the newer race tracks in the emerging markets. Previously Operations Director in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and VP – Operations in India, Mark Hughes set up his own company, Mrk1…
