Under the Helmet: How Politics Became the Real Engine of Formula 1

By Jigyasa Singh Formula 1 is known for its glamorous paddocks, billion-dollar team valuations, and stylish drivers whom fans often view as demigods. But behind the scenes, the picture is rarely as rosy as the “pinnacle of motorsport” would like us to see. A more persistent force has always been at play: Politics. Whether throughContinue reading “Under the Helmet: How Politics Became the Real Engine of Formula 1”

Why Wet Weather beings out the best in F1 Drivers…

By Cait Harkin A retrospective on rain-soaked Grands Prix that reshaped championships, and why wet weather exposes character more than dry pace. There is a tendency in Formula One to explain success through machinery. The fastest car wins, the strongest development programme prevails, and over a full season that is usually correct. But when rainContinue reading “Why Wet Weather beings out the best in F1 Drivers…”

Midfield Magic: The Teams That Won Without Ever Winning Titles

By Erin Malik Not every team can have the prowess of a Red Bull or McLaren on the F1 grid, and everyone has to start – and finish – somewhere. In the interest of fairness, we’re taking a look at some of the Formula 1 teams that won races but never managed to win theContinue reading “Midfield Magic: The Teams That Won Without Ever Winning Titles”

Undercuts and Overcuts: The Tactical Revolution of the Early 2000s

By Harris Little Strategy in formula one is an integral part of the sport, with teams paying huge sums each year for the best software and human talent to optimise plans for upcoming races by anticipating fuel usage, lap times, pit stops and more to give the team the best chance come lights out. UndercutsContinue reading “Undercuts and Overcuts: The Tactical Revolution of the Early 2000s”

Why Charles Leclerc will be F1 Champion in 2026

By Joe Murphy Charles Leclerc is poised to make a strong case for the 2026 FIA World Championship, backed by Ferrari’s impressive pre-season testing performance and his own adaptability to the new regulations. Leclerc has demonstrated exceptional comfort with the 2026 car’s dynamics, particularly its rear instability, allowing him to optimize corner exit speed andContinue reading “Why Charles Leclerc will be F1 Champion in 2026”

Can Alpine challenge the top teams in 2026?

By Isabel Clark Alpine boosted by “much better” 2026 car says the teams Managing Director. Following the conclusion of official pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit, Steve Nielsen, Managing Director of BWT Alpine Formula One team appears hopeful that their challenger for this year – the A526 – is already stronger compared to lastContinue reading “Can Alpine challenge the top teams in 2026?”

Two Seconds of Madness: How the F1 Pit Stop Became One of the Sport’s Greatest Spectacles

By Joshua Waite It used to take minutes. Now it takes less time than reading this sentence. The evolution of the F1 pit stop is wilder than most people realise. There is a moment during almost every Formula One race where fans find themselves leaning forward with intrigue, and it isn’t always when the lightsContinue reading “Two Seconds of Madness: How the F1 Pit Stop Became One of the Sport’s Greatest Spectacles”

Alpine’s Future in F1: What to Expect from the French Team

By Will Heys In 2021, Alpine didn’t talk like a midfield team finding its feet.They shot out of the block finishing 5th in the WDC and picked up their first win in Hungary thanks to a wild and wet start.Then-CEO Laurent Rossi laid out a vision in October that year built on a “100-race project”Continue reading “Alpine’s Future in F1: What to Expect from the French Team”

F1’s New Era: What to Expect from each of the 11 teams on the 2026 Grid

By Max Drinkwater F1 is entering a new era with its biggest regulation change in the sports history. That isn’t the only change this year though with a brand new team, a major rebrand and the other nine teams all having made moves in performance terms, what should we expect for each team on track?Continue reading “F1’s New Era: What to Expect from each of the 11 teams on the 2026 Grid”

Aston Martin “not where we want to be” after difficult testing, Alonso remains optimistic

By Jana Van Nieuwenborgh Earlier this month, Aston Martin revealed its new livery for the 2026 Formula 1 season, hosting an elaborate launch event at Ithra (King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture) in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The AMR26 is the first Aston Martin car designed under the leadership of Adrian Newey and it marks theContinue reading “Aston Martin “not where we want to be” after difficult testing, Alonso remains optimistic”