The Turbo Era in Formula 1 refers to a period in F1 racing from the late 1970s to the late 1980s when turbocharged engines were widely used. This era saw a dramatic increase in horsepower outputs from F1 cars, with power figures…
The First Formula 1 Race
The first ever Formula 1 World Championship race was held on May 13, 1950 at the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, England. Silverstone was originally a World War II airfield and the perimeter roads were used as the…
Drivers hit the race track in Bahrain this morning, and will have 6 testing sessions across 3 days to prepare for the Formula 1 2024 season. Bahrain International Circuit is yet again host of the tests, only a couple of days before…
Before the 2023 Season
As the 2022 Formula 2 season came to an end, all eyes turned to 2023 and the potential title fights that were shaping up. ART Grand Prix and Théo Pourchaire made no secret of their championship aspirations, eager…
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…
The Queen of Motorsport throughout the over 70 years of racing delivered many seasons, races and characters, which were worth the big screen. F1Blast team voted, and selected the TOP 6 movies and TV series for any F1 fan to watch, during…
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,…
Nestled among the pine forests of northeast Belgium lies a racetrack with a rich history and a memorable tragedy – the Zolder Circuit. Originally known as Circuit Terlaemen, when it opened in 1961, Zolder has hosted top level racing for over 60…