Alan Jones: A Career Retrospective

By Joe Murphy Alan Jones is one of those former Formula 1 World Champions who seems to always go under the radar. He certainly isn’t one of the first names most people think of when recounting them. Perhaps this has to do with the fact that he didn’t dominate the sport like some of hisContinue reading “Alan Jones: A Career Retrospective”

“He’s a smart guy” – Verstappen names Title Challenger!

By Joe Murphy Whether or not you are indeed a fan of Max Verstappen, there is little debate that the sport could do with a more competitive element in 2024. There is also no doubt that at some point, somebody will oust Max as the World Champion. The questions are simply who and when? InContinue reading ““He’s a smart guy” – Verstappen names Title Challenger!”

Ricciardo Red Bull move confirmed…?

Later in 2024, it’s plausible that we could see Daniel Ricciardo back in a Red Bull, with Sergio Perez lined up to go the other way. The Mexican driver came under intense scrutiny despite coming second in the Driver’s Championship standings in 2023, only behind teammate Max Verstappen. The concern for the higher ups atContinue reading “Ricciardo Red Bull move confirmed…?”

End of Term – F1 School Reports!

By Joe Murphy A belated report released in order to see how the grid of pupils got on this year. Part one sees five to teams being reviewed. Will parents be pleased or are some heading for detention? Max Verstappen – A* What more can be said? The Dutchman had a pretty flawless year settingContinue reading “End of Term – F1 School Reports!”

Verstappen’s Bribery deal rejected!

5 things you didn’t know about Max Verstappen… By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen is running away with the F1 championship in 2023 and looks set to become only the fifth driver in history to win three in a row. But there is more than meets the eye when it comes to Mighty Max, including someContinue reading “Verstappen’s Bribery deal rejected!”

A hit of motorsport in a summer drought, but Drive-to-Survive vibes and exaggerations send Gran Turismo slightly wide of the Apex…

Gran Turismo: A Brief Film Review – By Joe Murphy The amount of summer blockbusters this year have left film lovers spoilt for choice. For racing fans, the release of Gran Turismo is something to get us through the Formula 1 summer break. The movie follows the real life events of Jann Mardenborough and hisContinue reading “A hit of motorsport in a summer drought, but Drive-to-Survive vibes and exaggerations send Gran Turismo slightly wide of the Apex…”

Shock as Hulkenberg in 2024 Red Bull Discussions!

By Joe Murphy In a huge twist, Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has revealed who would be the “perfect” team-mate for Max Verstappen. Verstappen has dominated the last two Championships and looks unstoppable on his way to a third successive title. At the Belgian Grand Prix, he won the race from 6th, beating his teammateContinue reading “Shock as Hulkenberg in 2024 Red Bull Discussions!”

SHOCK SUMMER BREAK SWITCH CONFIRMED – Who has switched teams for 2024?

By Joe Murphy With Alfa Romeo-Sauber set to become the Audi factory team in 2026, the Italian marque has elected to partner with a different team from 2024 onwards. The team, who currently have Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou contracted until 2025 and 2024, are to leave Sauber and partner with the Haas F1 team from 2024 onwards,Continue reading “SHOCK SUMMER BREAK SWITCH CONFIRMED – Who has switched teams for 2024?”

Max still flying as Lando, Nico shine but Mercedes falter…

By Joe Murphy Max Verstappen made it two Poles for the price of one after another impressive performance around the Red Bull Ring on Saturday morning, with no summoning to the stewards office on this occasion. Checo Perez but the disappointment of Friday behind him to make sure he started the Sprint format on theContinue reading “Max still flying as Lando, Nico shine but Mercedes falter…”

Miami Vice indeed as 2nd drivers to have a field day!

By Joe Murphy Ahead of the first American Grand Prix of the year, thoughts have very swiftly moved on from what can only be described as an average and extremely underwhelming Azerbaijan Grand Prix event. That being said, there is at least something of a title race, so how will the latest round contribute toContinue reading “Miami Vice indeed as 2nd drivers to have a field day!”