Fastest Tire Change in F1 History Completed in 1.88 Seconds
After setting a new record for fastest pit stop in the history of F1 at during the British Grand Prix, the Red Bull Racing team outdid themselves at the next race at the German Grand Prix, completing the replacement of all four tires in an incredible 1.88 seconds. In the British …
Mick Schumacher to Drive Dad Michael’s Car at German Grand Prix
Passion, heritage and nostalgia are sure to make an appearance at this year’s German Grand Prix when Mick Schumacher gets behind the wheel of his father Michael’s F2004 race car. The F2004 was the Ferrari that the older Schumacher drove to win his seventh and last Formula 1 title 15 …
Ferrari Museum Celebrates Scuderia Ferrari’s 90th Anniversary with Exhibition
Scuderia Ferrari, the oldest and most successful team in the history of Formula 1, turns 90 in 2019. To celebrate the occassion, the Ferrari Museum in Maranello has decided to mark it with a major exhibition. Founded in Modena on November 16, 1929, by Enzo Ferrari as the motorsport arm …
‘Fast’ Facts About Formula 1 Champ Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton has been setting fire to the tracks once more and is expected to defend his Formula 1 World Championship title this 2019. Hailed by many as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers in history, Hamilton has enough accomplishments under his belt to prove those who may think …
Niki Lauda, 3-Time F1 World Champ, Dies at 70
Three-time Formula One world champion Niki Lauda passed away on Monday, May 20, surrounded by family. The Austrian, who won two of his titles after a serious crash that caused life-threatening burns, “passed away peacefully,” according to his family. Lauda has been facing health issues since the middle of last …
F1 Steering Wheel Explained–Here’s How Every Button Works
The F1 steering wheel is a modern marvel of design. You could probably drop it on the floor in a contemporary art exhibit and it wouldn’t look out of place among the displays. And it likely costs just about as much as those art pieces as well. But more than …
Fastest Race Lap in F1 Gets Additional Point
The Federation International de’l Automobile (FIA) announced the comeback of a ruling that gives an additional point to whoever runs the fastest lap in each and every race of the Formula 1 Grand Prix. According to the motorsport organization, the additional one-point system will start to be awarded in this …
FIA F1 Race Director Charlie Whiting Passes Away
Days before the opening of 2019 Australian Grand Prix to mark the start of the season, FIA Director of Formula 1, Charlie Whiting, passed away. Formula1.com reported that the 66-year old Whiting succumbed to pulmonary embolism prior to the opening of the F1 season. His career in F1 started with …
These Are Some of the Rule Changes in F1 for 2019 Season
The 2019 Formula 1 season is just around the corner and there has been some rule-changes to make the races more exciting. Some of the changes are more noticeable than the others, but helps to make the races more interesting as the year progresses. Below are some of the changes …
Manila to Host F1 Races Soon?
Local race fans were sent into a tizzy upon learning that Liberty Media, the mass media company behind the Formula One (F1) Group, applied for the trademark to “Philippine Grand Prix” and “Manila Grand Prix.” The story was first reported by British online newspaper Independent last Saturday, January 26. “It …
PHOTOS: The ‘Michael 50’ Exhibit at the Ferrari Museum
On the occasion of Michael Schumacher’s 50th birthday on January 3, the Ferrari Museum opened the ‘Michael 50’ exhibition, celebrating the life and career of the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time who holds an as yet unequaled seven world titles, 91 victories, and 155 podiums. The Hall …
Celebrate Michael Schumacher’s Birthday and Career with ‘Schumacher: The Official App’
As seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher celebrated his 50th birthday yesterday, January 3, the Keep Fighting Foundation released ‘Schumacher: The Official App.’ Available for Apple and Android devices, the app serves as “a digital Grand Prix of Memories and a virtual museum that celebrates the career of the …
Ferrari Museum Marks Michael Schumacher’s 50th Birthday with Special Exhibit
Despite spending the twilight of his Formula 1 career racing for another brand, Michael Schumacher will always be associated with Ferrari–the team which he brought back into the limelight by winning five of his seven Drivers’ titles with and which he helped win six straight Constructors’ titles from 1999 to …
Vietnam to Host Formula 1 Race from 2020 in Hanoi
Only a few decades ago, Vietnam was embroiled in a war that saw millions of lives lost from both sides of the conflict. Fast forward to April 2020 and the once-embattled country will host its very first Formula 1 race. To be promoted by Vingroup, a local conglomerate that’s into …
F1’s Fernando Alonso to Retire from Series After 2018 Season
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has announced that he is retiring from Formula 1 at the end of the 2018 season. Dear F1… A post shared by Fernando Alonso (@fernandoalo_oficial) on Aug 14, 2018 at 8:08am PDT Alonso announced his departure from active competition from Formula 1 via …
