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…
Five Ways To… turn drivers into stars
Tim Silvey heads up Crown Motorsport, a racing driver management company that forms part of the Crown Talent & Media Group. Apart from representing solid talents, in 2017 they will be launching an academy for younger drivers to benefit from…
How to save the Formula 1 show
Formula 1 is facing a fall of popularity. Since 2008, the motorsport category has lost around 200 million viewers. But not only that, attendance to the races has also dropped. Is there a way to save the show? Indeed, Sebastian…
Five Ways To… get things done like a racer.
A motivational speaker, coach for management and sport leadership, owner of her own consulting company, Tina Thörner gives us five lessons that she has learned in the racing world for simply working better. Keep your body up to speed. Make…
My Fantasy F1 Team: Carlos Slim Domit
By Rosa Elena Torres | We at Paddock magazine are very proud to have an insightful businessman and member of the Senate of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mr Carlos Slim Domit to share his own fantasy Formula 1…
The curious case of Daniil Kvyat
Daniil Kvyat may have been retained by Toro Rosso for another season, but his long-term future at Red Bull remains in doubt. Catapulted into the flagship Red Bull outfit after just one year at Toro Rosso, Kvyat compared favourably against…
What driver changes might 2017 bring?
Recently with Nico Hulkenberg signing to become part of the Renault Formula 1 team for 2017, it has sent the driver market into a frenzy as the game of musical chairs in Formula 1 has taken a turn into the unknown.…
F1 Track Preview with N.Hülkenberg – GP of Mexico
Fast F1 Fiesta – One Mexico-Lap with Nico Hülkenberg The Force India driver is looking forward to the Latin American F1 party: “We’re at 2000 metres over sea level. That means slow downforce, the car is always very light on…
Moving On Up: Vicky Piria
This time the Paddock magazine moves on up with Vicky Piria, a talented racer, driver instructor and brand ambassador from Italy. What was your very first experience of motor racing? My first experience in motor racing was when I was…
Formula 1 Tweets: October
Formula 1 tweets are are so much more than what happens during the Sunday race. Indeed, the Internet has become the most original source of interesting material regarding motorsport. But since teams and drivers post a lot of information, we…
Is it possible to change history?
Change history – is it possible? Formula 1 has got more than 50 years of existence. However, the female presence in motorsport is somehow scarce, at least behind the wheel. Nevertheless, nowadays Formula 1 seems to be more open regarding…
Moving On Up: Lucas di Grassi
Paddock magazine is joined today by Lucas di Grassi, a Brazilian professional racing driver who currently competes for Audi Sport Team Joest in the FIA World Endurance Championship, and for Audi Sport ABT in Formula E. Full name: Lucas di…