Who are the greatest F1 team principals in history?

F1 has long been raged with a debate over who the greatest driver in history is and that is something which will continue to happen for as long as the series exists.  Statistically, it is Lewis Hamilton, but there is also Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and even Max Verstappen coming into the fold. This is not to discount Jim Clark, Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss et al, but is more a …Keep reading

How Liberty’s Las Vegas F1 gamble paid off

Liberty convinced local authorities and major casinos to back the project and allow the city to be closed down, and for the first time the organisation also served as promoter of the event, taking on the associated financial risks.There were logistical glitches along the way, not least the water valve cover that destroyed Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari chassis and led to practice ending in the early …Keep reading

Ten years on: Revisiting Max Verstappen’s shock Japan F1 practice debut

In 2014, a fresh-faced Max Verstappen logged his first mileage on a grand prix weekend in free practice for Formula 1’s Japanese Grand Prix. His FP1 debut with Toro Rosso foreshadowed the special relationship Verstappen would go on to build with Japan.Not only did the three-time world champion win those titles powered by Japanese brand Honda, but he also won his second drivers’ championship at …Keep reading

F1 steering wheels: Why customised controls are vital to drivers

The wheel still steers the car – not everything has changed! – but this simple function to direct the car has been added to time and again.In essence, F1 reinvented the wheel’s usage, and it has undergone incredible development across the last 35 years.F1 steering wheels now also provides the driver and their engineers with a wealth of information that can lead to better decisions, while …Keep reading

McLaren unveils first one-off 2024 F1 livery for Japan GP

McLaren will race at the Suzuka event with a livery tweak produced by Japanese artist MILTZ on its two MCL38s raced by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.The livery, which changes the look of the engine cover, sidepods and front wing, features a dragon racing through the clouds, with elements inspired by Japanese calligraphy from the Edo period.”MILTZ’s artwork is inspired by Edomoji, a traditional …Keep reading

Bottas “slowly getting the ball rolling” on F1 future talks

The ex-Mercedes driver moved to Sauber for 2022 with a firm two-year contract until the team activated a clause to retain the Finn alongside stablemate Zhou Guanyu for this term.Bottas has said that any subsequent renewal with Sauber will be indicative of him having secured an Audi seat, as the manufacturer completes a 100% buyout of the Swiss squad.While there has been speculation that Sauber …Keep reading