After waiting around for a final decision that has not happened, the fight between Red Bull Racing and Renault has taken an expected twist a week and a half before the French Grand Prix. The engine manufacturer announced Tuesday (June 12th) that the Austrian squad has only until this weekend to decide if they want …
For the four seasons between 2009 and 2013, Red Bull Racing relied heavily on its French engine partner, Renault, giving it consecutive championships with Sebastian Vettel as driver champion and itself in the constructor’s standings. It seemed like the partnership would last for a long time. Unfortunately, since 2014, when the new hybrid power units …
If any grand prix race is more famous than others, it is the Monaco Grand Prix. The legendary race, first established in 1929, is very much the same street circuit today as it was back then, apart from Rascasse corner replacing the old gasworks hairpin just before the start/finish line. In addition, some of the …
Most people who watch an F1 grand prix tend to put their attention on the leaders of the race. It is natural for the audience to focus in on the winner and the two drivers who place next to him. However, one area to focus which is just as interesting in on the midfield in the Formula …
Through five races this season, Ferrari has shown itself to be the most baffling Formula 1 team on the grid. As an organization, they have been downright fast, with Sebastian Vettel earning victories in the first two races while his teammate Kimi Raikkonen has grabbed three podium finishes to obscure his three DNFs. Something, …
Since Liberty Media took over the reins of Formula 1, the organization seems to be getting a taste of what is in store for them as the Concorde agreement nears in three years’ time. Since the two heads of Liberty, Chase Carey, and Sean Branches are American, many F1 fans have it in their minds …
Fernando Alonso has been a notable name in Formula One for the last 12 seasons. The Spaniard made history for Renault by winning world championships in 2005 and 2006. But why is the Spaniard now driving in a lot of other formula series? Is it possible that if things do not work out for Alonso …
They have been the only team to stay in Formula 1 racing since the beginning of the world championship in 1950. The team, based in Maranello, Italy, where the local church bells ring every time one of their driver wins, have produced notable drivers such as Gilles Villeneuve, Niki Lauda, Clay Regazzoni, Jody Scheckter, Michael …
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