Karting and Junior Racing Days
Jan Lammers’ introduction to motorsport came at an early age, working at the renowned Slotemaker sliding school at the Zandvoort racing circuit. Here, Lammers honed his car control skills from age 12 by teaching customers how to…
Christian Klien burst onto the Formula One scene in 2004 as a talented young Austrian backed by energy drink giant Red Bull. Fresh-faced and eager, the 21-year-old was thrust into the spotlight as one of F1's most exciting prospects.
Over the next…
Luca Badoer is an Italian former racing driver who competed in Formula One between 1993 to 1999, and then had a surprise two-race comeback in 2009. Despite achieving little success in terms of race results and championship points, Badoer earned a reputation…
Alan Jones, a name that resonates with every Formula One fan, didn’t just stumble into greatness. He earned it, lap by lap, with sheer determination and a touch of that Aussie grit. The son of Stan Jones, a well-known racer in his…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Stefano Modena, born on May 12, 1963, in Modena, Italy, began his journey in motorsport at a young age. Growing up in a city renowned for its automotive heritage, he was naturally drawn to racing. By his…