Is McLaren in trouble?
From 5th in the 2022 Constructors Standings to scoring zero points in the first two races of 2023 is absurd. Although it’s still early days, is McLaren in trouble? The signs of worry are beginning to seep in as McLaren …
What is The Hamilton Commission?
Being the first black Formula 1 driver is undeniably a feat, but to be the only black driver on the grid after so many years truly is disappointing, a bit like the 2022 season. Diversity has always been an issue …
Does Drive to Survive do more damage than justice?
Season 5 of Netflix’s popular Formula 1 documentary series returns, unfortunately to many, on the 24th of February 2023. Following the 2022 season of the sport crowning Max Verstappen as a two-time world champion, this season returns with much-anticipated drama …
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James Vowles announced as Williams Team Principal
Mercedes’ chief strategist James Vowles has just been announced as Williams Team Principal. Succeeding former principal Jost Capito, Vowles takes on a range of new responsibilities. After a decade in Mercedes, he finally makes the move ahead of the 2023 …
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Serenading Susie Wolff
Other than sharing the same birthday with her, I have a sentimental spot for Susie Wolff. With a wealth of experience at her hands, Susie absolutely deserved a fruitful and flourishing career in Formula 1 only to have her racing …
Do #WeRaceAsOne? FIA bans unapproved activism
Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, is not foreign to controversy and criticism. With a history of somewhat questionable decision-making and often a lack of genuine effort to govern, the FIA are again under a wave of criticism. Making a …
Mick to Mercedes: Schumacher signed as the 2023 Reserve Driver
It’s official – Mick Schumacher has been signed as a Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Reserve Driver for the 2023 season. In a statement released earlier today, Mercedes revealed that Schumacher will join the team in 2023 with a number of responsibilities. …
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Sacrificing a season: Lewis Hamilton and the W13
After seven years of Mercedes’ domination, the ghastly W13 halted the glory years of the silver arrows. A season of sacrifices, data collection and extravagant experiments paid off with George Russell’s maiden victory in the penultimate race. While the Mercedes …
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Can a great F1 racer really be defined by stats?
The last few years of Formula 1 discourse have been a constant and exhausting cycle of debate on who the greatest driver of all time is. Often cycling between the two seven-time world champions Michael Schumacher and Sir Lewis Hamilton …
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Where does Ricciardo’s return to Redbull leave Perez?
The timing of Daniel Ricciardo’s return to Redbull as a third driver is perfect for sprouting hundreds of conspiracies and rumours. With his return to his former team announced just last week, it appears to leave a cloud of uncertainty …
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