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Force India’s Otmar Szafnauer: “We’re made up of racers who share the racer’s mentality”
We at Paddock magazine meet Otmar Szafnauer, who has been with Force India since 2009 and has played an integral role in the team’s improved performance since his arrival, with the team going on an upward path, finishing seventh in…
New Formula 1 deal: Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat
Formula 1 has stepped further into the realms of social media with the announcement they will be working with Snap Inc. who are behind the Snapchat platform. This is the first collaboration of its kind with a major digital and…
Grand Prix liveries by Tim Holmes
Liveries by Tim Holmes. He is a web and graphic designer by trade and has been interested in motorsport design ever since he was first introduced to live racing with the British Touring Cars in 2005 and, due to his background in…
The Strategy Behind… saving a company
It’s likely that many motorsport sponsorship-seekers will be targeting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses with an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million Euros and employing less than 250 personnel. So what’s the right recipe for doing that? Click…
How to control your online persona like Lewis Hamilton
Control your online persona. Over the years, Lewis Hamilton has become a household name even to those who do not follow Formula 1 news, including people like my own grandfather. Lewis is one of the best drivers of our generation, but…
Symbols of the change
Steve Madincea is one of the most innovative marketing minds within the world of sport, and we asked him to assess Liberty Media’s progress to date. Steve has been a forerunner within the sport advising the likes of Benetton, Red…
Toro Rosso’s James Key: “2017 is a big step forward”
After graduating at Nottingham University, James Key worked for Lotus Engineering. He then got hired by Jordan Grand Prix in 1998 as a data engineer and later as a race engineer. He also worked in the wind tunnel before becoming…
Counter-intuition
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word “racing”? Speed, going fast, danger, recklessness and if you’re a bit cynical, maybe even death. Click here to subscribe to our print edition! For avid followers of…
Five Ways To… win Russia over.
Unfortunately, Formula 1 is not that popular in Russia as it is in so many countries all over the world. Firstly, any sport in Russia has to “prove itself” before gaining the popularity among the masses. Probably there are just…
Sponsorships, partnerships and business relationships
Founder and head of Right Formula, Mr Robin Fenwick is always helpful with his sharp insights on the sponsorship side of Formula 1. This time we focus more on how this sector is adapting to various relevant changes. Click here to…
Five ideas for Formula 1
Below are five ideas from our very own dedicated motorsport hitman Stephen Camp on how Formula 1 could be improved. Enjoy! Click here to subscribe to our print edition! [icon type=”circle” size=”small” class=”null” name=”youtube-play”] Boosting TV Not limiting greater engagement to just…
The future front line of Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel are definitely the present and main characters of 2017. But who will take over after them? This year’s grid is full of young faces eager to make a name for themselves in Formula 1’s future.…
