The Hockenheimring circuit in southwest Germany has a rich history in motorsports, especially Formula One. First built in 1932, the track has gone through many layout changes over its nine decade existence to both improve safety and adapt to the evolving needs…
Getting Started in Motorsports
Mika Häkkinen was born on September 28, 1968 in Vantaa, Finland. From a young age, he showed an interest in motorsports. At just 5 years old, his parents took him to a go-kart track near their home in…
Drivers hit the race track in Bahrain this morning, and will have 6 testing sessions across 3 days to prepare for the Formula 1 2024 season. Bahrain International Circuit is yet again host of the tests, only a couple of days before…
The History of Fuji Speedway - the most picturesque circuit
The Origins of Fuji Speedway
Fuji Speedway is located in the foothills of Mount Fuji in Oyama, Japan. Construction on the circuit began in the early 1960s with plans…
Formula 1 has seen a lot of father-son families racing across the over 70 years of history. We've seen the Schumachers', the Verstappens', the Rosbergs'. But one of the most famous of them all, are the Hills', who were also one of…
The Early Days and First Championships
The Lotus F1 Team traces its origins back to the 1950s when Colin Chapman established Lotus Cars. Chapman was an innovative designer and builder of racing cars, and he soon decided to enter Formula One.
In…
The 2008 Formula 1 season built up to one of the most dramatic and thrilling climaxes in motorsport history at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Going into the final race of the season at Interlagos, a legendary circuit in Sao Paulo, the championship…
Origins as an RAF Airbase
The land where Silverstone Circuit sits today was originally RAF Silverstone, built in 1943 as a World War II airbase. Stationed here was a training unit that prepared Wellington bomber crews for night missions. At the end…
Before the 2023 Season
As the 2022 Formula 2 season came to an end, all eyes turned to 2023 and the potential title fights that were shaping up. ART Grand Prix and Théo Pourchaire made no secret of their championship aspirations, eager…
Early Life and Entry into Motorsports
John Arthur 'Jack' Brabham was born on April 2, 1926 in Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia. From a young age, he was fascinated with cars and mechanics. At just 12 years old, Brabham learned how to…