United States Grand Prix: Beginner’s Guide to Formula 1

There’s a lot of hope in the world of Formula One that returning to the United States will encourage millions of Americans to try out the sport for the first time. Whether it actually will or not remains to be seen. But I always find myself showing a little more interest when an odd sport visits my shores (I couldn’t stop watching handball at the 2012 Olympics, for example) and I expect... 

Exclusive Interview with Jenson Button: Looking Ahead to the US Grand Prix

The Formula One United States Grand Prix is only days away, and excitement is building around the brand new Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas. The sport has had a chequered history in the USA. Once upon a time, the majestic Watkins Glen attracted thousands of die-hard fans to western New York state. A few years later, the cars were trundling around a somewhat uninspiring track laid out in... 

Formula 1 United States Grand Prix: Fans Win with Mobil 1

A hundred lucky winners will have their names carried on the McLaren-Mercedes cars of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton at the United States Grand Prix this weekend. Speaking to me earlier today courtesy of Mobil 1, 2009 Formula One World Champion Button—whose car uses fuel and lubricants developed by the oil giant—explained: The Mobil 1 Racing Academy is an online game, and the top one... 

Formula 1: United States Grand Prix Preview

Formula One takes a giant step into the unknown this weekend as the United States Grand Prix makes its return to the calendar. Absent since 2007, the event will be held for the first time at the somewhat grandly named Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas. F1 has never really taken off in a big way in the United States, though not for want of trying. There have been 60 Grands Prix held on American... 

Formula 1: Indian Grand Prix Predictions

The Indian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday at the Buddh International Circuit near New Delhi. With just four races to go, all eyes are on Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel as they fight to become three-time world champions. What happens in India will have a huge impact on the title battle. Will what appears to be a two-horse race go all the way down to the wire? We can only hope. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Formula 1: Indian Grand Prix Preview

The 2012 Formula One World Championship moves into its final stages this weekend with the Indian Grand Prix, the 17th round of what will be the longest season (20 races) in the sport’s history. The race will be held at the Buddh International Circuit and will be only the second time F1 has visited the world’s second most populous country. Last year’s race in India was arguably one... 

Formula 1: Korean Grand Prix Preview

After a somewhat quiet but game-changing race last Sunday in Japan, this weekend it’s the turn of South Korea. The Korean Grand Prix will be held at the Korea International Circuit, a curious mixture of street and road course. It features one of the longest straights of the year and several (theoretically) good overtaking spots. Designed by Hermann Tilke, it has a few nice corners too. Believe... 

Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix Predictions

The 2012 Japanese Grand Prix takes place this Sunday at Suzuka. It will be the 15th round of what has been one of the most unpredictable and unusual seasons in decades. Seven different drivers from five different teams have won races, and 10 different drivers from seven different teams have set the fastest lap. McLaren appear to have the quickest car overall at this stage, but being fast at one circuit... 

Formula 1: Japanese Grand Prix Preview

The Formula 1 world descends on Suzuka this weekend for the 39th running of the Japanese Grand Prix. It will be the 26th time the race has been held at this venue. Suzuka has been the scene of numerous championship-deciding battles over the years. Thirteen champions have been crowned here to date, including Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost and Mika Hakkinen. No one can win the title at Suzuka this year,... 

Formula 1: How Lewis Hamilton’s Move Affects the Rest of the Grid

Lewis Hamilton will leave McLaren at the end of the season to drive for Mercedes in what is arguably the biggest shake-up of the driver market for over a decade. The knock-on effects will be huge, and felt all the way down the pitlane. Sergio Perez has been announced as Hamilton’s replacement at McLaren, Sauber have a vacancy (and not just for a driver), Ferrari have lost a young talent and Michael... 

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