Autonomy is EV’s killer app
Mark was part of Formula 1 for many years before moving to a Team Principal’s position at a Formula E team and creating the Preston EV StreetDrone. Today Mark Preston predicts that the application of autonomous technologies will unlock greater…
Technical Musical Chairs and how RBR are emerging as early favourites
Technical Musical Chairs: since the chequered flag dropped in Abu Dhabi bringing to a close one of the most predictable seasons in recent Formula 1 history, the world of the sport seems to be making every effort to make up…
Pininfarina: Looking forward
We sit down with Federico Viganò, General Manager at Pininfarina Shanghai, to speak of the famous company’s bonds with Formula E, Formula 1, designing racing cars and working in new markets. How would you describe your company’s current relationships within…
Pirelli: And the wheels keep turning
It’s always a treat to sit down with Paul Hembery, Pirelli’s Motorsport Director, the tyre manufacturer’s main Formula 1 man. This time we talk about the work done in the 2016 season of the sport, also on the technical innovations that…
Stewart Bell: “Near enough is not good enough”
Stewart Bell is a Melbourne-based journalist, editor, producer, broadcaster and a true Formula 1 specialist. Today we have him to tell us how he got into the world of Formula 1 and what keeps him passionate about working in the sport.…
Athletes, not just drivers
In Formula 1 or other series like GP2 and WEC, generally, many turn their attention to technical aspects. In fact, innovations – mechanical or aerodynamic – designed by engineers and installed on the cars, are the subject most addressed by the sports…
If I Ran F1: Ryan Werner
Experiential Marketing Manager at The Racers Group, Ryan Werner shows us how the world of Formula 1 would look if he ran it. Enjoy! The racing I started working in racing for the love of the art thanks to Formula…
My Fantasy F1 Team: Mark Jenkins
We’re thrilled to have Mark Jenkins, Professor of Business Strategy at Cranfield School of Management, to share his fantasy team with us. Mark has also held positions at Nottingham University Business School, Massey Ferguson Ltd and the Lex Service Group,…
The Strategy Behind… commenting on Formula 1.
Having started racing relatively late at the age of 14, Tom Gaymor enjoyed success in various different formulas before retiring after corrective back surgery in 2006. Now best-known for his work on Eurosport and BT Sport, he has also appeared…
Gossip Grip: Season finale or final season?
By Kunal Shah and Mithila Mehta | Long story short, Nico Rosberg is the new champ. He celebrated his win by doing a seemingly drunk rendition of a song called “Sex on Fire” (interesting choice for sure!) and having a ball until…
Five Ways To… succeed in motorsport marketing.
By Stephanie Bürgler | Each and every team member at SpotOn Marketing, founded by Claudia Maur who grew up with motorsports and has been one of the few active female kart racers, is passionate about racing. That’s one part of…
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…