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…
Overview
The Dijon-Prenois circuit is located in the countryside near Dijon, France. Constructed in the early 1970s, it has hosted races across various motorsport disciplines over its history, including five Formula One French Grand Prix races. While Dijon-Prenois may not host F1…
The Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of the most legendary racetracks in the world, and was home to the F1 Argentine Grand Prix across many years. Constructed in 1952 under President Juan Perón, the track…
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.…
Despite a very rich history, Formula 1 often lacked representation from racial, ethnic and religious minorities. With a huge coverage and a window to the world of sports. Since the inception of Formula One in 1950, there have been a handful of…
What is a Diffuser in Formula 1?
An F1 diffuser is an aerodynamic component located at the rear underside section of a Formula 1 car, right below the rear wing. Shaped like an inverted triangle, its core purpose is to help accelerate…
Early Racing Career
Jaime Alguersuari began his racing career in 2005 competing in the Italian Formula 1600 Junior Series. He won two races and finished third overall in the championship. In 2006, he progressed to the Italian Formula Renault 2.0 series, winning…
The 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was one of the most epic season finales, played on the scene of the Yas Marina Circuit. With four drivers still in contention for the championship heading into the final race, three of them had a…
Vitaly Petrov entered the history books in 2010 when he became the first ever Russian to compete in Formula One, driving for Renault F1. His rookie season was a rollercoaster, with highs and lows, but ultimately his defensive drive at the 2010…