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Racing Point: the FIA verdict that could change F1’s future
This is probably the most unusual season of the sport, even considering those unorthodox events that Jastina had mentioned at the end of her article. As I’m writing these lines, Racing Points has just had a 15 championship points deduction…
Nicholas Latifi: “What young Formula 1 drivers have is extra motivation”
In 2009, Nicholas Latifi began his racing career at karting. Since 2012, he has participated in many racing series and different competitions: Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, Toyota Racing Series, Formula 3, Formula Renault 3.5, Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain, Formula…
2020 for Formula 1: Gossip Grip
By Kunal Shah and Mithila Mehta | The 2020 Formula 1 season will go down in memory for several unique reasons: firstly, the COVID-19 disruption; secondly, the ever-evolving calendar due to the aforementioned COVID-19 disruption; thirdly, Mercedes’ continued dominance and…
Who will make it into Formula 1? Two stories
By Emma Steensen | Young racing drivers competing head to head with only one goal in mind – to be the next Formula 1 race car driver or maybe even World Champion. Very few will get a shot at their…
If I Ran F1: Garry Sloan
By Garry Sloan | At a time when the world faces a challenging and unprecedented situation due to the outbreak of COVID-19, Formula 1 has instigated changes to the regulations including a budget cap for 2021 and beyond. Click here to…
Chanel heads to the Mediterranean post COVID-19
By Victor Gee | The repercussion of the COVID-19 pandemic has transcended human losses and affected numerous sectors in the economy including the most mediatised industry of fashion and luxury. Even fashion veterans such as Anna Wintour admitted that the…
F1 Esports frontrunner Daniel Bereznay aims to try real racing
It’s the beginning of April 2020 and there is still no action in Formula 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the drivers train at home, many of them doing simulator work as well. Simulators developed a lot during…
How COVID-19 is affecting the racing industry
At this complicated, difficult, and certainly challenging time, we at Paddock magazine are glad to talk to an industry veteran John Norman, CEO of EVO and the manager for ISL driver Ryan Norman. John answers a few relevant questions about…
Formula 1 under quarantine
World Health Organisation officially recognised the COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11. It’s a worldwide disease. And the response is also global. Flights between countries are cancelled around the world, borders are closed, and any mass events are cancelled.…
Daniil Kvyat: “Good or bad, it’s all part of the job”
In January 2005, Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat made his professional debut in motorsports, winning his very first race in Sochi, Russia. During the 2005 and 2006 seasons, Kvyat participated in local events, including the Russian karting championship and cup as…
Why “motorsport has always been expensive” is a worn out response
I was delighted to be invited by BMW British Touring Car driver Tom Oliphant to talk at his recent innovative Sponsorship Summit, which was held recently at the BRDC HQ at Silverstone. The event was hosted by Tom’s Next Level…
You don’t have to be a champion to be a winner
By Colin Windell | This motorsport-inspired book by former Kyalami manager, founder of Motorsport Industry Association, and Paddock magazine’s good friend Brian Sims is a valuable insight into the world of creating opportunity. Let’s open a few pages. Click here to…
