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Inside the Adelaide Street Circuit History

The Adelaide Street Circuit holds an iconic place in the history of Formula 1 racing in Australia. Located in Adelaide, South Australia, this temporary street circuit played host to the Australian Grand Prix from 1985 to 1995 during the most competitive and…

Drivers F1 History News by John April 15, 2024

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Olivier Panis – Monaco’s unexpected winner

Who is Olivier Panis? Olivier Panis is a retired French racing driver who competed in F1 from 1994 to 2004. He raced for several teams over his F1 career including Ligier, Prost, BAR and Toyota. Although Panis enjoyed a reasonably successful career…

F1 Most read News Races by John April 12, 2024

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F1 2025 Calendar revealed

Formula 1 has published the F1 2025 Calendar extremely early. What was usually a mid-season treat, has been given to us already in the first half of April. Starting on March 14th in Australia, ending on December 7th in Abu Dhabi, the…

F1 News Races by John April 12, 2024

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What’s wrong with Williams?

After starting the season pretty well, Williams hit their lowest since the 2019 crisis in just four racing weekends. How the team from Grove got to such a low point, despite finishing 7th in the 2023 season? Let's go through the couple…

Drivers F1 History News by John April 11, 2024

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Jody Scheckter: From Racing To Organic Farms

Jody Scheckter's motorcycle begining Childhood Dreams of Speed Born in 1950 in East London, South Africa, Jody Scheckter developed a passion for racing and speed from a young age. Living in a quiet coastal town, he would imagine himself behind the wheel,…

Drivers F1 History by John April 10, 2024

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Sir Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot of F1

Early Life and Entry into Racing A Humble Beginning in Dunbartonshire Jackie Stewart was born on June 11, 1939 in the small town of Milton in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. From a young age, he faced difficulties in school due to undiagnosed dyslexia, which…

News F1 Most read by John April 10, 2024

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Who are the marshals in f1 and how to become one: The Ultimate Guide

Introduction to marshals in f1 Marshals in F1 play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and smooth running of Grand Prix races. Acting as the eyes and ears of race control, marshals are stationed trackside to monitor circuit conditions, respond swiftly…

Circuits F1 History News by John April 9, 2024

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The Shanghai International Circuit: host of the chinese grand prix

Introduction Located in Jiading, Shanghai, the Shanghai International Circuit has become one of the most beloved and challenging tracks on the Formula 1 calendar since hosting its first Chinese Grand Prix in 2004. With its unique layout including one of F1's longest…

History F1 News by John April 5, 2024

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Short but eventful history of Maserati in F1

Introduction The history of Maserati in F1 holds an eminent status in the world of motorsports. With its iconic Trident logo gracing the hoods of racing cars through much of the 20th century, Maserati has made an indelible mark across various racing…

F1 News by John April 4, 2024

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All aboard the Suzuka Hype Train – Japanese grand prix preview

For the first time as early as April, Formula 1 will visit the Japanese Grand Prix. Suzuka Circuit is one of the favourites among drivers and fans around the world. With new upgrades coming from Red Bull and Ferrari, the race for…

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