Formula 1 sprints have been a hot topic in the last years, very often failing to deliver any additional emotions, and ruining the experience with racing on sleeper circuits. But Sprint and Austria seem like a perfect match, a weekend which may…
Origins of Arrows Grand Prix International
The Arrows F1 team was established in November 1977 by a breakaway group of personnel from Don Nichols’s Shadow team, including Italian financier Franco Ambrosio, Alan Rees, Jackie Oliver, Dave Wass and Tony Southgate. The team…
Ireland has produced five Formula One drivers over the years, with Derek Daly being the most successful among them. While Irish F1 drivers have not achieved race wins or championships, they have scored points, started races, and represented their nation well against…
Since Portugal held its first Formula One grand prix in 1958, there have been five Portuguese drivers who have participated in Formula One as entrants. Of those five entrants, three went on to start grands prix races. The first Portuguese driver to…
Denmark has produced several Formula One drivers over the years, but only a handful have left their mark on the sport's history. In this article, we take a look at the 3 most successful Danish F1 drivers and their careers, as well…
There have been a total of 25 South African F1 drivers over the years, with 17 of them having started at least one Grand Prix. While only a handful managed to score points or podium finishes, the nation still holds the record…
The 1977 US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen was a dramatic and action-packed race that saw Niki Lauda clinch his second World Championship in thrilling fashion. Taking place on October 2nd, the race was held at the popular Watkins Glen circuit in…
The 1974 Formula 1 season was shaping up for the title decider held at the 1974 US Grand Prix held at Watkins Glen. Three drivers – Emerson Fittipaldi, Clay Regazzoni, and Jody Scheckter – were still in contention for the World Championship…
Closest Top 3 Finish In F1
The 1971 Italian Grand Prix, held at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit, went down in history as featuring the closest finish ever in Formula One - a record that still stands to this day. Pole-sitter Chris…
The Stage for the 1968 German Grand Prix
The 1968 German Grand Prix was held at the Nürburgring circuit, widely considered one of the most challenging and dangerous tracks in Formula One history. Spanning nearly 23 kilometres (15 miles) through the Eifel…