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Inside Line F1 Podcast: pre-Christmas episode
By Kunal Shah and Mithila Mehta | 2017 was Liberty Media’s first full season as the new owners of Formula 1. How well did they fare? Also, what is the ONE change you would like to see in the sport…
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…
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…
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…
100 Most Influential People in Formula 1 2017
1. Chase Carey | Chairman and CEO, Formula One Group New to the list Age: 63 Bio: Formula 1 boss, in charge of the whole sport Google searches last 12 months: 2.5 million Succeeding Bernie Ecclestone to the top spot, Chase has…
Problems with running the sport
The new era of Formula 1 has started with some controversy since Liberty Media, FIA and even the teams do not seem to get along on some points. Put the seat belt on, this is about to get quite bumpy.…
The first 100 days
In the takeover of a business or change in political leadership the perceived success or failure can be defined by the strategy presented and actions taken in the first 100 days. What’s the situation in Formula 1? With the sale of…
Stephen Camp: “A combination of three would be ideal”
One of our most dedicated and liked contributors, Stephen Camp is a motorsport writer and blogger, always keeping things sharp with solid curiosity and motivation to deliver interesting Formula 1 material. This time we’ve decided to point the spotlight at…
Revolution?
Are we entering a revolution of Formula 1? With Liberty Media making the first of two transactions to acquire Formula 1 – subject to regulatory approval – could we be on the brink of a revolution or just an evolution?…
