Alan Jones, a name that resonates with every Formula One fan, didn’t just stumble into greatness. He earned it, lap by lap, with sheer determination and a touch of that Aussie grit. The son of Stan Jones, a well-known racer in his…
Surtees Racing, known officially as Surtees Racing Organisation, holds a unique and unforgettable place in Formula One history. Founded by John Surtees, the only man to ever win world championships on both motorcycles and in Formula One cars, this small team dared…
The Early Days: From Sponsorship to Ownership
The Benetton F1 team has its origins in the Toleman team, which struggled financially in the mid-1980s. In 1985, the Benetton clothing company, owned by the Italian Benetton family, began sponsoring Toleman. By the end…
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.…
The Matra F1 team will forever be etched in motorsport history for their giant-killing 1969 season. An unfancied French outfit with little experience, Matra came from nowhere to claim both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships.
Their success was all the more remarkable…
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…
Austria has produced 15 Formula 1 drivers across the years. Some of them signed themselves in the history books by becoming the F1 champions. Others, took part in only a few races and never managed to score podiums or even a single…
Spa-Francorchamps is located in the Ardennes region of Belgium, known for its dense forests and hilly terrain, and getting to the racetrack is not a simple task. For that reason, many visitors decide to stay on one of many campings surrounding Spa…
Early Racing Career
Thierry Boutsen began his racing career in 1975 as a student at the Pilette Racing School at Zolder. Initially, he was an engineering student, but decided to follow the racing career soon after his debut. In 1977 Boutsen won…
Hungarian Grand Prix is a great event for those who want to connect F1 weekend with some tourism and sightseeing. The Hungaroring located just 20 kilometers from the cientre of Budapest gives the opportunity to stay in the capital city of Hungary,…