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…
Peter Revson was an American racing driver who competed in Formula One, IndyCar, Can-Am, and Trans-Am during the 1960s and early 1970s. Though born into luxury as the heir to the Revlon cosmetics empire, Revson eschewed reliance on his family's wealth to…
Peter Arundell was a promising British Formula One driver in the 1960s who raced for Team Lotus alongside legendary driver Jim Clark. Though Arundell showed flashes of brilliance, his career was cut tragically short by a devastating crash. Today, Arundell is largely…
The Moroccan Grand Prix holds a unique place in Formula One history. As the first and only Formula One World Championship race to be held in Africa, the 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix left an indelible mark on the sport.
Origins of the…
The Controversial Decision to Host a Dallas Grand Prix
In 1984, the F1 calendar was left with a gaping hole after the Long Beach Grand Prix, a popular event in the US, was dropped. Desperate to fill this gap, F1's governing bodies…
The distinct and glorious sound of a V12 engine holds a special place in the hearts of Formula One fans. Its unique firing order produces a mechanical melody that simply cannot be replicated by any other engine configuration. Though a rarity today,…
The Backstory Behind Jaguar's Diamond-Encrusted Race Cars
The 2004 Formula One season was a difficult one for the Jaguar Racing F1 team. Owned by Ford, Jaguar had struggled since entering Formula One in 2000. Heading into the 2004 season, there were rumours…
Mika Salo, built a reputation in Formula One as a talented and versatile driver who was called upon to substitute for Michael Schumacher at Ferrari during the 1999 season. Though he didn't achieve overwhelming success statistically in his Formula One career from…
Pedro De La Rosa's Early Success in Radio-Controlled Cars
Unlike most Formula 1 drivers, Pedro De La Rosa did not start his racing career in karts. Instead, he began by competing in radio-controlled (RC) car championships in his native Spain during the…