John - F1 BLAST - Home of F1 news and stories

Narain Karthikeyan driving the 2011 HRT team. He is one of the two Indian F1 drivers in history of the sport

Stories Of The Two Indian F1 Drivers

Only Two Indian f1 Drivers Only two Indian drivers have ever competed in Formula One - Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok. Together, they have participated in 59 Grand Prix entries over 8 seasons from 2005 to 2012. Though neither driver won a…

Rikky Von Opel is one of two known Buddhist F1 drivers

Drivers F1 History Most read News by John May 10, 2024

174Views

Buddhist F1 Drivers: The Two Different Stories

bUDDHIST F1 DRIVERS ACROSS OVER 70 YEARS Despite having many representatives of different continents, nations, and religions across the over 70 year long history, Formula 1 always lacked representation. There were only 2 Muslim F1 drivers, only a handful of Jewish F1…

Tiago Monteiro is considered the best of Portuguese F1 drivers

Drivers F1 History News by John May 8, 2024

139Views

Tiago Monteiro, The one race wonder

Tiago Monteiro is a Portuguese former Formula One and current World Touring Car Cup driver. He had a brief but memorable Formula One career, racing for Jordan, Midland, and Spyker between 2005-2006. Monteiro achieved his sole Formula One podium finish at the…

Sir Jackie Stewart, OBE, set up the Race Against Dementia charity

Drivers F1 History Most read News by John May 7, 2024

131Views

What is Race Against Dementia, Jackie Stewart’s Charity

In 2016, Lady Helen Stewart, wife of legendary Formula 1 driver Sir Jackie Stewart, received a devastating diagnosis - frontotemporal dementia. Recognizing the lack of treatment options and the urgent need for research, Stewart established the charity Race Against Dementia to pursue…

1973 South African Grand Prix taking place at the Kyalami Circuit

Circuits F1 History News by John May 6, 2024

131Views

Kyalami Circuit – host of the south african grand prix

The Kyalami Circuit has long been considered the epicenter of motorsports in South Africa. Appropriately, it takes its name from a nearby piece of land; in the local Zulu language, "Kyalami" means "my home." Over the decades, this storied circuit has hosted…

The McLaren had a strong start to the V8 Era in F1, and was considered one of the best liveries ever in the sport

F1 History Most read News by John May 3, 2024

175Views

F1 Tech: The Glorious V8 Era in F1

The V8 era in F1 marked a pivotal transition in the history of the sport. Spanning 2006 to 2013, this period saw the phasing out of the highly popular V10 engines that had powered F1 cars since the mid-1990s, replaced by the…

Miami Grand Prix delivered great racing in the past years

F1 Circuits Most read News by John May 2, 2024

114Views

Miami Grand Prix Preview

For the third time, Formula 1 heads to Miami street circuit for the Miami Grand Prix, the 6th round of F1 2024 season. It's a back to back sprint weekend, and after the great race in China, everyone has high expectations for…

Paolo Barilla during the 1985 24h Le Mans race which he won. The Italian later chased a career in Formula 1. But Paolo Barilla in F1 didn't have much success

Drivers F1 History News by John May 1, 2024

141Views

Paolo Barilla – From winning Le Mans to making pasta

The Barilla Empire Before diving into Paolo Barilla's racing career, it is important to understand the family business that he was born into. The Barilla Group, founded in 1877, is the world's largest pasta manufacturer with brands sold in over 100 countries.…

James Hunt in the McLaren during the 1976 F1 season finale

Races Drivers F1 History News by John April 30, 2024

150Views

1976 F1 Season Finale: Lauda vs Hunt

The 1976 F1 season went down in history as one of the most dramatic ever. It featured an intense championship battle between defending world champion Niki Lauda of Ferrari and the swashbuckling British driver James Hunt in the McLaren. Championship Standings Before…

Circuits F1 Featured History News by John April 29, 2024

125Views

THE HISTORY OF Dijon-Prenois Circuit

Overview The Dijon-Prenois circuit is located in the countryside near Dijon, France. Constructed in the early 1970s, it has hosted races across various motorsport disciplines over its history, including five Formula One French Grand Prix races. While Dijon-Prenois may not host F1…

For any partnership or business inquiries reach out to

For any partnership or business inquiries
reach out to