The Early Days Of F1 In The USA
The first ever United States Grand Prix on the F1 calendar took place in 1959 at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida. This season-ending race was won by Bruce McLaren in a Cooper, taking…
Asian F1 Drivers Across History
Despite Asia being the world's most populous continent, there has never been an Asian Formula 1 driver standing on the top step of the podium. Asian F1 drivers represented various nations and religions. There were some Indian…
Formula 1 has often been criticized as being unsustainable due to the high carbon emissions and environmental impact from racing cars at high speeds, and the stupidity of the calendar. For example, the calendar for 2025 season takes us to Barcelona, from…
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…