The Matra F1 team will forever be etched in motorsport history for their giant-killing 1969 season. An unfancied French outfit with little experience, Matra came from nowhere to claim both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships.
Their success was all the more remarkable…
The 1988 Italian Grand Prix was a race like no other for many years. One of the most symbolic, and emotional races, which had little to no impact on the championship fight. Less than a month after the death of Enzo Ferrari,…
Swiss F1 Drivers Across Years
Switzerland has produced 32 Formula One drivers over the years. The first of Swiss F1 drivers Emmanuel 'Toulo' de Graffenried who made his debut at the first ever Formula One World Championship Grand Prix in 1950. In…
Formula One has seen its fair share of talented Mexican F1 drivers grace the grid over the years. Though they haven't achieved the same level of success as some of their European or South American counterparts, Mexican F1 drivers have made great…
Austria has produced 15 Formula 1 drivers across the years. Some of them signed themselves in the history books by becoming the F1 champions. Others, took part in only a few races and never managed to score podiums or even a single…
Spa-Francorchamps is located in the Ardennes region of Belgium, known for its dense forests and hilly terrain, and getting to the racetrack is not a simple task. For that reason, many visitors decide to stay on one of many campings surrounding Spa…
Early Racing Career
Thierry Boutsen began his racing career in 1975 as a student at the Pilette Racing School at Zolder. Initially, he was an engineering student, but decided to follow the racing career soon after his debut. In 1977 Boutsen won…
The 2005 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on April 24th is etched in Formula One as one of the most thrilling races ever. The event showcased a spectacular and strategic showdown between Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher, highlighting Alonso's defensive brilliance…
Hungarian Grand Prix is a great event for those who want to connect F1 weekend with some tourism and sightseeing. The Hungaroring located just 20 kilometers from the cientre of Budapest gives the opportunity to stay in the capital city of Hungary,…
Takuma Sato, born on January 28, 1977, in Tokyo, didn’t take the usual path into racing. He began karting later than most, but his talent quickly shone through. In 1997, he won the All-Japan Formula 3 Championship.
This victory opened doors for…