The Porsche Name
When it comes to the world of motorsport, the name Porsche is synonymous with excellence, precision, and innovation. The history of Porsche in F1 is a testament to the brand's relentless pursuit of perfection on and off the track.…
The story of Acer Engines in F1 is an image of desperation, lack of funding and pure fight for surivival in the world of motorsports. In 2001, the Prost Grand Prix Formula 1 team was in dire straits financially. Their previous engine…
People from Czech Republic are often not taken too seriously, and the story of Tomas Enge, the only Czech F1 driver, shows us why. He has been tested positive for marijuana twice, which cost him his Formula 3000 title, and later resulted…
Jean Alesi was one of the most popular and charismatic Formula 1 drivers of the 1990s. With his aggressive driving style, passion for racing, and outspoken personality, Alesi captured the hearts of fans worldwide during his 13-year F1 career.
Early Racing Career…
Franco Colapinto has been announced by Williams as their new driver for the remaining part of the 2024 F1 season. This will mark the first Argentinian F1 driver in 23 years, when Gaston Hugo Mazzacane represented Argentine on the Formula One scene.…
With Franco Colapinto joining Williams for the remaining part of the 2024 season, Argentina has produced a total of 26 F1 drivers over the years, but none more experienced than Carlos Reutemann. While Juan Manuel Fangio remains the most successful Argentinian in…
Riccardo Patrese's Youth
Riccardo Patrese, born in Padua, Veneto, began karting at age 9 and quickly showed promise, winning the 1974 Karting World Championship at Estoril. A talented all-around athlete, he was also selected for Italy's national ski team and was a…
Luca Badoer is an Italian former racing driver who competed in Formula One between 1993 to 1999, and then had a surprise two-race comeback in 2009. Despite achieving little success in terms of race results and championship points, Badoer earned a reputation…
The Early Days and Humble Beginnings
The Minardi F1 team traces its origins back to 1927 when Giuseppe Minardi opened a Fiat dealership in Faenza, Italy. His son Giovanni later began racing his own cars in local events in the late 1940s.…
Swiss F1 Drivers Across Years
Switzerland has produced 32 Formula One drivers over the years. The first of Swiss F1 drivers Emmanuel 'Toulo' de Graffenried who made his debut at the first ever Formula One World Championship Grand Prix in 1950. In…