By Cassandra D’Angelo Ranging from eating the same meal, wearing the same clothes, athletes across sports have superstitions. According to a study by Michaéla C. Schippers and Paul A.M. van Lange, athletes use rituals and superstitions in situations where athletes may feel they need control. They also found that superstitions and rituals reduce tension beforeContinue reading “Cursed Cars and Bad Omens: Formula 1’s Strangest Superstitions”
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F1 2026: Violent Straight-Line Mode Load Spike Explained
By Cait Harkin The 2026 Formula One regulations introduce one of the biggest aerodynamic philosophy changes the sport has seen in decades. Instead of relying on a single rear wing flap for overtaking assistance, the new cars use active aerodynamics with two distinct operating states. One configuration is designed for cornering, producing higher downforce andContinue reading “F1 2026: Violent Straight-Line Mode Load Spike Explained”
Can Formula 1 ever truly be ‘sustainable’?
By Joe Murphy Formula 1 (F1) has long been criticised for its environmental impact. The sport’s high-energy, high-performance nature results in significant greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from the combustion of fossil fuels in the cars’ engines. However, in recent years, F1 has made a concerted effort to reduce its carbon footprint and become a moreContinue reading “Can Formula 1 ever truly be ‘sustainable’?”
Behind Closed Helmets: Pressure, Fear, and Survival in the Turbo Era
By Rukanah Mogra There’s a romanticism attached to Formula 1’s turbo era that refuses to fade. Mention qualifying boost and eyes light up. Whisper “1,000 horsepower” and nostalgia kicks in. Grainy footage of flames spitting from exhausts circulates like sacred scripture. It was louder. Faster. Wilder. It was also, by any rational metric, terrifying. WhenContinue reading “Behind Closed Helmets: Pressure, Fear, and Survival in the Turbo Era”
Safety First: The Medical Innovations That Saved A Generation Of Drivers
Pioneering Safety and Healthcare on the Fastest Stage – By Kate Dowding Formula 1 has transformed from a sport where fatalities were common to one where drivers regularly survive crashes at 200+ mph. This is thanks to a ‘safety first’ approach, driven by the sport’s relentless pursuit of safety and medical innovation. Over the decades,Continue reading “Safety First: The Medical Innovations That Saved A Generation Of Drivers”
Analysing Cadillac’s First Impression
By Noah Guttman Cadillac’s arrival to the F1 grid is a sign of things past and things to come for the American F1 fandom During the fourth quarter of last Sunday’s Super Bowl, played between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, Cadillac unveiled the livery for their first-ever Formula One entry. A mixContinue reading “Analysing Cadillac’s First Impression”
The women behind the stopwatch: unsung female pioneers of early Formula 1 strategy
By Isabel Clark Since its inaugural race in 1950 Formula One has been the pinnacle of international single-seater open wheeled motorsport – and for much of that a male dominated field. However, now an increasing number females are taking their place on the pit wall, helping to shape one of the most strategically complexed environmentsContinue reading “The women behind the stopwatch: unsung female pioneers of early Formula 1 strategy”
Formula One Eyes Africa: Kyalami’s Comeback Dream
By Jigyasa Singh For decades, F1 has claimed to race around the world, yet one continent has remained off the map: Africa. That may soon change. Formula 1 hasn’t raced in Africa since 1993, when Alain Prost took the checkered flag at Kyalami Circuit. Since then, seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has been one of theContinue reading “Formula One Eyes Africa: Kyalami’s Comeback Dream”
Monza – The Best Circuit on the Calendar?
By Ciara Casey Monza is one of the few historic tracks remaining on the Formula One calendar. Formula one has visited Autodromo Nazionale Monza in every season but one since 1950. The track was constructed in 1922 and although the track has changed slightly over the years the heritage of the track remains. Despite theContinue reading “Monza – The Best Circuit on the Calendar?”
Beauty and Brutality: The Most Dangerous Corners in F1 History
By Isabella Priestley While there an abundance of dangerous high-speed turns in Formula 1, here are my top five of all time. Turns 13/14, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Canada The name ‘The Wall of Champions’ doesn’t come from just anywhere. This part of the Canada Grand Prix gets its name from the three world champions thatContinue reading “Beauty and Brutality: The Most Dangerous Corners in F1 History”
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