You could reasonably suggest that Lewis Hamilton is the fastest driver in Formula One right now. The speed and aggression that he takes into a Grand Prix car is nothing short of remarkable, and it is a testament to Hamilton’s skill that he has been able to achieve so much...
The Brazilian Grand Prix was proof that Formula One can be the most exciting sport in the world. The stunning rain soaked conclusion to the race was as intense as anything else ever witnessed in F1 history. There were 18,381 corners of competitive racing in 2008 and the World Championship...
Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa are taking the Formula One World Championship down to the wire in Brazil next weekend and whatever the result, their showdown promises to be a thriller. 2008 has been a very hard fought season so it is quite fitting that such an exciting year for...
Felipe Massa will be disappointed after yesterday’s Chinese Grand Prix, but he will not be as crestfallen as Robert Kubica. The BMW driver has been the dark horse of the 2008 World Championship campaign, but after finishing just sixth at Shanghai he is now out of contention for the title....
I was lucky enough to visit the Italian Grand Prix this year and when I reflect back on my four days at Monza the first thing I think of is rain. Grey skies and drenched T shirts totally dominated the weekend. However, the wet weather did nothing to diminish the...
I have wanted to visit the Italian Grand Prix for as long as I have been a Formula One fan. The Italians create an atmosphere for racing like nowhere else and the Monza circuit is richly steeped in history. It is also the fastest F1 track of them all so...
Fernando Alonso’s unexpected victory in the Singapore Grand Prix last night was very well deserved and will be remembered as one of the Spaniards finest drives. Although the former champ was extremely lucky to have inherited the lead from 15th on the grid, he was on the leaders pace and...
The Italian Grand Prix was first held at Monza in 1922 and the circuit has been a part of every World Championship season except one (1980). As such, the history and the stories from the Autodromo rival those from anywhere else. Over the years some of the most poignant and...
American racing legend Phil Hill passed away last week following complications that arose from his battle with Parkinsons disease. The 1961 World Champion was a truly great driver and his loss will have a big affect on the motorsport community. Phil Hill’s story is an interesting one in that he...
There is sometimes an argument that Ferrari is given preferential treatment by the FIA. This is more of a perception than a reality and dates back to Enzo Ferrari’s shameless exploitation of his companys value to the sport. However, the case for some sort of FIA favouritism was bolstered over...
