The dark underbelly of Formula 1 is the rather incestuous relationship among teams, media, the impresario (Bernie Eccleston) and the rules-making authority (FIA).
Lewis Hamilton plans on launching the greatest comeback in F1 history in front of his home fans this weekend. The former champ knows he has to win Sunday’s British Grand Prix to have any hope of regaining the drivers’ crown. Read More …
Ron Howard’s new project currently making the rounds of Hollywood, “Rush” tells of the 1970s F1 rivalry between the late playboy British driver James Hunt and his nemesis, Austrian champion Niki Lauda. Read More …
The famous, record-setting seven time Formula One World Champion driver is now quickly nearing a crossroads. Whether he stays in the cockpit or not is something open to speculation, including that of Schumacher himself. Read More …
Lewis Hamilton has warned he will turn his back on Formula One if he is denied the opportunity to race in his own inimitable style by the stewards. That still begs the question whether Hamilton’s daredevil displays are too gung-ho or if they will be heralded later, like Senna, as manna from heaven for the sport. Read More …
Was the theory that the aerodynamics and wings of a Formula One race car generate enough downforce to drive upside down proven at Indianapolis on the Hot Wheels Test Track this weekend? Read More …
FIA race director Charlie Whiting informed F1 teams that DRS will be allowed in the Monaco GP after all, probably on the pit straight rather than through the tunnel and into the nouvelle chicane. Read More …
F1’s governing body is considering banning use of the DRS (drag reduction system) moveable wing system for the Monaco Grand Prix. Read More …
FIA president Jean Todt tells the Financial Times that the governing body is working to create new electric car, go-kart and single-seater racing categories, raising the prospect of an all-electric car Formula 1 championship. Read More …
It read early like an April Fools joke — a few days early. Former Formula 1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen told a newspaper in his native Finland that he would try his hand at NASCAR racing with Foster Gillett as a partner in his ICE-1 Racing team. Read More …
Rome’s hopes of holding an F1 race through its streets in 2013 looked dead on Thursday unless organisers can persuade the sport’s ruling body to alternate with the Italian GP at Monza. Read More …