The History of Fuji Speedway - the most picturesque circuit
The Origins of Fuji Speedway
Fuji Speedway is located in the foothills of Mount Fuji in Oyama, Japan. Construction on the circuit began in the early 1960s with plans…
Formula 1 has seen a lot of father-son families racing across the over 70 years of history. We've seen the Schumachers', the Verstappens', the Rosbergs'. But one of the most famous of them all, are the Hills', who were also one of…
The Early Days and First Championships
The Lotus F1 Team traces its origins back to the 1950s when Colin Chapman established Lotus Cars. Chapman was an innovative designer and builder of racing cars, and he soon decided to enter Formula One.
In…
The 2008 Formula 1 season built up to one of the most dramatic and thrilling climaxes in motorsport history at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Going into the final race of the season at Interlagos, a legendary circuit in Sao Paulo, the championship…
Origins as an RAF Airbase
The land where Silverstone Circuit sits today was originally RAF Silverstone, built in 1943 as a World War II airbase. Stationed here was a training unit that prepared Wellington bomber crews for night missions. At the end…
Early Life and Entry into Motorsports
John Arthur 'Jack' Brabham was born on April 2, 1926 in Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia. From a young age, he was fascinated with cars and mechanics. At just 12 years old, Brabham learned how to…
How MaNY Drivers who were the only one to represent their country
Formula 1 is a global sport, and drivers from a total of 41 countries competed in the Championship since the first race in 1950. Only 9 of these countries…
The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is a world-renowned motorsports circuit located near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since its inauguration in 1999, the Sepang Circuit has hosted some of the most prestigious racing events in the world, most notably the Formula One Malaysian Grand…
Formula 1 is known for ending lives too early, as 32 F1 drivers lost their lives since 1950 during the racing weekends, and 20 more during testing and non-championship races.
The emphasis on driver’s safety was not a big concern in the…
The Beginning in a Woodshed
The Tyrrell Racing Organization has one of the most remarkable origin stories in Formula One history. Run by the skilled talent scout Ken Tyrrell, the team began operating in 1968 out of a small woodshed in Surrey,…