African Grand Prix to be added to Race Calendar?

By Joe Murphy South Africa? Egypt? Perhaps even somewhere such as Uganda. All of these options are said to be on the table. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem today reinforced just how important the African market is to the sport. Calls for a race have arguably never been stronger and it appears talks are inContinue reading “African Grand Prix to be added to Race Calendar?”

Guenther is GONE! Replacement already named…

By Joe Murphy Guenther Steiner has shockingly left his role as Team Principal of Haas F1 Team effective immediately in a move that is sure to make ‘Drive to Survive’ far less entertaining. However, the plan is for current Director of Engineering; Ayao Komatsu, to take the role. Guenther led the team since the AmericanContinue reading “Guenther is GONE! Replacement already named…”

Damon Hill – A Career Retrospective

By Joe Murphy Damon Hill had an illustrious career. In 115 race starts, he amassed the total of 22 wins from 42 podiums. However, he is of course most known for being the 1996 Formula One World Champion. The son of Graham Hill, and, along with Nico Rosberg, he is the only other sons ofContinue reading “Damon Hill – A Career Retrospective”

Former F1 Driver rushed to hospital

By Joe Murphy Former Brazilian Formula One driver; Wilson Fittipaldi Jr. has suffered a cardiac arrest, his wife has revealed. The former F1 racer competed in 38 races in his career. The brother of two-time F1 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi was celebrating his 80th birthday at the time when during a meal, a choking episodeContinue reading “Former F1 Driver rushed to hospital”

Mercedes face HUGE setback before season opener…

By Joe Murphy Mercedes are in potential turmoil after announcing expansion plans that are set to have major impacts on the surrounding area of which they are based. As a result, there is a chance these developments could be postponed or, even worse, cancelled altogether. Plans to replace the Lauda Drive entrance currently used byContinue reading “Mercedes face HUGE setback before season opener…”

Checo Perez WINS the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix…

Fantasy booking this weekend’s race – By Joe Murphy. Max Verstappen is on pole, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are just behind. Checo starts the race in 5th. Sandwiched between Lando and Carlos. It’s lights out and away we go… Immediately, at Turn 1, Max Verstappen spins following a tag from Leclerc’s Ferrari. The damageContinue reading “Checo Perez WINS the 2023 Mexico Grand Prix…”

Hamilton contract decision CONFIRMED…

By Joe Murphy Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will continue as Mercedes’ driver line-up until at least the end of the 2025 season. Hamilton has signed a contract extension that will extend his period with the team to over thirteen years and keep him in the sport well past his 40th birthday, something Fernando AlonsoContinue reading “Hamilton contract decision CONFIRMED…”

F1 drivers ranked – Max or Lewis for #1?

By Joe Murphy #2 – Max Verstappen This was the toughest choice. Who knows how many race wins, podiums and even World Championships Max Verstappen will end up on. Currently, nobody can touch him on the grid. At the time of writing, nine in a row looks set to become ten this weekend. A thirdContinue reading “F1 drivers ranked – Max or Lewis for #1?”

F1 drivers ranked – The Top 10!

Part 2 – By Joe Murphy #10 – Carlos Sainz Carlos is a talented driver, although he is unquestionably the number two driver at Ferrari. He needs more race wins to his name to be any higher on this list. That may come in the future, so watch this space for the Spaniard. #9 –Continue reading “F1 drivers ranked – The Top 10!”

Verstappen Penalty for Dutch GP? Alonso set to find more pace?

Predictions for the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix – By Joe Murphy This weekend sees the long awaited return of Formula 1 to our television screens after what felt like an eternal summer break. Max Verstappen’s form heading into this one is ominous. The question remains, can anyone stop what is becoming a tradition of theContinue reading “Verstappen Penalty for Dutch GP? Alonso set to find more pace?”