The 1988 Italian Grand Prix was a race like no other for many years. One of the most symbolic, and emotional races, which had little to no impact on the championship fight. Less than a month after the death of Enzo Ferrari,…
The Formative Years
Alain Prost, born in the serene Loire region of France, was not just another child with dreams of speed and glory. His early foray into sports, ranging from football to wrestling, hinted at a competitive spirit and physical agility…
The Early Days and First Championships
The Lotus F1 Team traces its origins back to the 1950s when Colin Chapman established Lotus Cars. Chapman was an innovative designer and builder of racing cars, and he soon decided to enter Formula One.
In…
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…