Drastic rule changes are something we’re becoming used to after the regulations were overhauled for the 2022 season. This continues next year, with the FIA trialling a ‘Revised Qualifying Format’ at two races in 2023. Drivers will be required to use specific tyre compounds during each 2023 qualifying session next year. Only the hard tyreContinue reading “Formula 1 to trial new tyre compound rule for qualifying in 2023”
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Regulations for F1 2022: What you need to know
Formula 1 is finally set to see a major overhaul this year, one that could change the sport dramatically. The 2021 changes were postponed, largely as a result of the financial implications of the pandemic. But what are these regulations and what they will mean for the sport? Design changes Aerodynamics The biggest and mostContinue reading “Regulations for F1 2022: What you need to know”
FIA Decisions: Are they ruining the sport?
The 2021 season is over and it was the most exciting one we have seen in years. Are Despite this, it has not gone without complaints, with the stewards decisions having a huge impact on the outcome of the race. Should the FIA be able to dictate race results like this? It has to beContinue reading “FIA Decisions: Are they ruining the sport?”
Sabré Cook – An inspiration to women
A clear talent in the world of female motorsport, Sabré Cook is working hard both on and off the track to make it to the top. I was lucky enough to talk to chat to Sabré about her goals and aspirations for this year, women in motorsport and much more. Like many drivers, Sabré gotContinue reading “Sabré Cook – An inspiration to women”
Formula 1 Simplified: A guide to the sport
Formula 1 is the highest level of the open-wheel, open-cockpit, single seater championships. This international sport is governed by the FIA − Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile or the International Automobile Federation. The use of ‘Formula’ comes from the set of rules that all of the cars and drivers must follow when competing. The main objective for everyContinue reading “Formula 1 Simplified: A guide to the sport”
Styria Race Report – Astonishing Red Bull reign continues in Austria
We are halfway through the first triple header of the season and Red Bull seem to be entirely unbeatable. The Austrian team had another impressive weekend to sandwich the Mercedes drivers in the final standings. We will have to wait another week to see whether Hamilton and Bottas can return to the top step duringContinue reading “Styria Race Report – Astonishing Red Bull reign continues in Austria”
France Race Report – Unexpected excitement at Paul Ricard
The first triple header of the F1 season has arrived and the French Grand Prix kicked it off with a bang. With no retirements and another Red Bull / Mercedes showdown, it did not disappoint. Here’s what happened in the south of France this weekend. The start: Max made a mistake at turn 2 onContinue reading “France Race Report – Unexpected excitement at Paul Ricard”
Azerbaijan Race Report – Thrilling Top 3 after Scary Tyre Blowouts
After a slow start in Baku, Azerbaijan, everyone was concerned that we’d have another Monaco. A race where the lead didn’t change and nobody could overtake. This was far from what we saw after 2 car failures and two terrifying tyre failures gave us an unforgettable race. Races like these make this sport the bestContinue reading “Azerbaijan Race Report – Thrilling Top 3 after Scary Tyre Blowouts”
Monaco Race Report – Verstappen victory to take the title lead
The iconic Monaco race finally returned after a year away due to the pandemic. Expectations for overtakes and drama are not high in the Principality, meaning strategy became the most important focus of the 2021 race. There was disappointment for Leclerc once again and exceptional strategic decisions from Red Bull giving them their best resultContinue reading “Monaco Race Report – Verstappen victory to take the title lead”
Barcelona 2021 Race Review – Unexpected excitement in Spain
Just one week on from the Portuguese Grand Prix, F1 was back and better than expected. With few opportunities for overtake, Barcelona is always seen as a race to forget, but that wasn’t the case this year. Overtaking became hugely important throughout the field and the action kept coming at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. TheContinue reading “Barcelona 2021 Race Review – Unexpected excitement in Spain”