The first F1 night race took place in 2008, relatively not that long ago, considering the almost 75-year history of Formula 1. It was the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix that offered the first ever night race in Formula 1, and it quickly…
The French motorsport team Ligier competed in Formula 1 from 1976 to 1996. Founded by former rugby player Guy Ligier in 1968 initially as a sports car manufacturer, Ligier F1 team became a reality by acquiring the assets of the Matra team…
The Rise of a Future Star
Robert Kubica’s introduction to motorsports came early in life at the tender age of 4, when his father gave him a small off-road vehicle powered by a 4hp petrol engine. Young Robert spent countless hours driving…
Introduction
Monaco, the glamorous city-state on the French Riviera, has produced five Monegasque F1 drivers in the history of the sport. While not a motorsport powerhouse like the UK or Italy, the narrow streets of Monaco host the most prestigious race on…
The Origins of Lamborghini's F1 Engine Program
The Italian sports car manufacturer Lamborghini has a storied history in motorsports. However, few people know about their brief foray into Formula 1 as an engine supplier in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Lamborghini's…
The French Dream Of Peugeot In F1
The French manufacturer Peugeot has a long and successful history in motorsports, with victories in rallying and endurance races like Le Mans. In the early 1990s, Peugeot decided to try their hand at Formula 1…
Honda in F1
The history of Honda in F1 begun in 1964, when they entered as both a constructor and engine manufacturer. They quickly made an impact, becoming the first Japanese manufacturer to win an F1 race. Over the years, Honda played…
Casino sponsors in F1 are playing an increasingly role. Initially, the big money in F1 came from cigarette manufacturers, like Marlboro, Camel, West. If there was a tobacco company, it's very likely it was sponsoring Formula 1. With time, this has changed…
The Porsche Name
When it comes to the world of motorsport, the name Porsche is synonymous with excellence, precision, and innovation. The history of Porsche in F1 is a testament to the brand's relentless pursuit of perfection on and off the track.…
The story of Acer Engines in F1 is an image of desperation, lack of funding and pure fight for surivival in the world of motorsports. In 2001, the Prost Grand Prix Formula 1 team was in dire straits financially. Their previous engine…