Colombia may not be the first country that comes to mind when thinking of Formula 1 racing, but it has produced three talented Colombian F1 drivers. In this comprehensive article, we'll take a look at the history of Colombian F1 drivers -…
vENEZUELAN F1 Drivers across history
Venezuela has produced three Formula 1 drivers over the years. The first was Ettore Chimeri, who made his sole Grand Prix start at the 1960 Argentine Grand Prix. Chimeri showed promise, but was tragically killed in a…
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…
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…
Mike Spence was a talented British racing driver who competed in Formula One and sports cars in the 1960s. Though he scored only one podium finish in F1, Spence built a reputation as a solid performer who consistently scored points.
Mike Spence…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Early Racing Career
Born in 1952 in France, Didier Pironi was bitten by the racing bug from an early age. He started out on motorcycles and cars in the Paris suburbs as a teenager, showing immense skill and fearlessness behind the wheel.…