Inside Formula 1: Business. Lifestyle. Power.
Gossip Grip: October
It’s that time of the year when the driver market is buzzing with rumours. But with many relevant cockpits confirmed for 2016, the engines are actually producing the most media smoke. “World’s most popular energy drink is seeking energy for…
The Last Samurai
Two thirds of the Formula 1 comeback season for the pair McLaren F1 and Honda have been disastrous. Consequently, Honda F1 boss Yasuhisa Arai is under heavy fire. After 15 of 19 races of the 2015 season, McLaren have scored…
Brembo Brake Facts: Austin, USA!
Yippie-ki-yay, off we got to Austin, Texas, to the Circuit of the Americas. Ahead of turn 12 the drivers decelerate by 255 km/h in just 1.36 seconds over only 128 metres. Power of 2,537 kW gets released in the process.…
Seb 2.0?
It’s the summer of 2013 – Sebastian Vettel has just won the Italian Grand Prix where he faced another round of boos. Booing Vettel for winning is one fad; accusing him of ‘destroying the sport’ is another. The German is…
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…
Lewis Hamilton – Circuit Preview: Russia
Ready for Russia – the outlook of the F1 World Champion. “Last year we had an amazing race there, in fact, it was the first race that I’d ever experienced in Russia”, MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team Driver Lewis…
Brembo Brake Facts: Russia
The hardest braking point on the Sochi International Street Circuit lies ahead of turn 2. The F1 drivers decelerate sharply here by 223 km/h over just 129 metres. 2,345kW of brake power are released in the process. 5.5 g is…
Status Quo… great on stage, not in motorsport!
I was pleased to receive a very positive response to my recent Money, Egos & Speed feature named “Are we brave enough for a new approach?” You may recall that in the article I put forward a few ideas, some…
Bottas vs Massa: Pedal to the metal in Suzuka
In the practice sessions, Williams F1 drivers Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa get the maximum performance out of their cars. But will they know, how long the pit crew needs to reassemble the car for the next stint? The answer…
Brembo Brake Facts: Japan
The hardest braking point at the Suzuka circuit is approaching turn 16, Casio Triangle. Here the driver has to brake down hard, decelerating by 218 km/h over just 146 metres. 1,688 kW of power is released in the process. The…
Bottas vs Massa – racing at night in Singapore
Spectacular showdown in the heat of the night. How many light panels light up the Marina Bay Circuit? Williams F1 racers Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas puzzle over the right answer. Bottas vs Massa – racing at night in Singapore…
Lewis Hamilton – Circuit Preview: Singapore
Get ready for the night race in Singapore – with the Formula 1 World Champion! “You have high speed, medium speed and low speed… you have bumpy parts, you have smooth parts… it’s probably one of the trickiest and most…
