The 10 Hottest Winning Streaks in F1 History

Sebastian Vettel is doing everything he can to wrap up a fourth successive drivers’ title well before the end of the 2013 F1 season. The German has been in a class of his own this season with seven wins, including four wins in his last five races. He has some way to go to match the dominance of 2011, when he became the first F1 driver in history to score six wins and two second-place finishes... 

Why Did McLaren Talk to Fernando Alonso About a Race Seat?

In somewhat of a shocking announcement on BBC Sport last week, McLaren revealed that it had made the re-signing of Fernando Alonso its highest priority for the 2014 season. It was a shock because McLaren already has two capable drivers in the team and Alonso is still under contract with Ferrari. But when questioned on the matter, McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh said he would like to have the... 

Why Romain Grosjean Won’t Mature into a Title Contender

Although it was Kimi Raikkonen who stole the Lotus headlines for his stunning drive from 13th on the grid to finish third while nursing a painful back, Lotus is certain Romain Grosjean would have bagged that podium slot but for his retirement. Grosjean looked well-placed for a top-three spot until a pneumatic system issue forced his late retirement, with Lotus trackside operations manager Alan Permane... 

Why the Singapore Grand Prix Presents a Unique Challenge for Drivers

Kimi Raikkonen’s remarkable drive from 13th on the grid to finish third at the Singapore Grand Prix has to go down as one of the drives of the season because it was achieved in arguably the most demanding race on the F1 calendar. Raikkonen sliced his way through the field with a series of bold overtaking manoeuvres, particularly on Jenson Button. His effort was all the more superhuman because... 

Why 10-Place Grid Penalty for Mark Webber Isn’t the Right Punishment

Mark Webber has branded race officials decision to hand him a 10 place grid penalty for hitching a lift on Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari in Singapore as “comical”. Webber retired on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix and hopped on the back of Alonso’s car to hitch a lift back to the pits. But race stewards deemed his actions dangerous for entering the track without the marshal’s... 

Why Has Singapore Succeeded Compared to Other Asian F1 Tracks?

While it’s fair to say that Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix did not throw up a classic in terms of the battle for ultimate victory, the event was once again a huge success with full crowds and an electric atmosphere making it another race to remember. Although Sebastian Vettel’s romp to victory was somewhat predictable, the race also threw up its fair share of incident behind, with... 

Analysing Paul Di Resta’s Prospects: Will He Find a Better Car Than Force India?

Paul di Resta’s latest setback in a season blighted with bad luck saw his Singapore Grand Prix end in the barrier at Turn 7 as teammate Adrian Sutil went on to collect the final championship point. “I’m still not sure what happened, but I took the corner the same way as I had done the previous lap and the car went straight on and wouldn’t stop,” said a frustrated di Resta... 

Formula One’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Raikkonen Could Miss Korea and More

As the dust settled on another dominant Grand Prix weekend for Sebastian Vettel, the talk now switches to the next round in Korea. But as Vettel basks in the glory of another win that edges him closer to a fourth world title, some drivers have much to ponder, with Kimi Raikkonen and Mark Webber in particular with mountains to climb.   Raikkonen could miss Korea Kimi Raikkonen had admitted that... 

Ranking the Top 10 Drivers of the 1950s

The 1950s is where the Formula One story began and the early pioneers of the sport laid the foundations of the technological advancements we see in today’s racing cars. It was very different back then with no seat belts, front-mounted engine blocks, drum brakes and a frightening lack of safety measures that led to many deaths. To drive those early F1 cars on the limit required immense skill,... 

Nelson Piquet Jr. and Crashgate: Was 2008 Singapore GP Formula 1’s Darkest Hour?

This weekend sees the Formula 1 circus return to the venue of arguably the biggest controversy to shake the sport. When Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault on lap 14 of the 2008 race, the safety car was deployed, handing victory to teammate Fernando Alonso. It later emerged that Piquet had been ordered to crash deliberately to engineer such a circumstance, and team boss Flavio Briatore... 

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