Formula 1: Romain Grosjean To Partner Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus Renault in 2012

Lotus Renault have announced 2011 reserve driver Romain Grosjean will partner Kimi Raikkonen for the 2012 season. The Frenchman was given the race seat after impressing the team in Friday practice for the final two races of the year. Grosjean drove seven races for the Renault team in 2009 season with no success.  In 2010, he won the AutoGP series (formerly F3000 Euroseries), and followed this... 

Formula 1: Does the Sport Need More Testing?

With the news that Ferrari were departing from Formula One Teams Association (FOTA), the subject of testing has once again returned to the surface. Ten years ago, the teams which could afford it spent millions on extensive testing schedules, using multiple drivers and even separate teams of mechanics to extract every tenth from their cars.  The testing took place as often as possible, before and... 

Formula 1: Mexican Grand Prix Returning Soon?

The Mexican Grand Prix, last held in 1992, should return to the Formula One calendar in the near future.  At least, that’s the opinion of one Mexican F1 fan, Carlos Slim Domit. Every fan thinks his or her home country should have a Grand Prix, so normally we might not pay any attention.  But Slim Domit is no ordinary fan—he’s the son of Carlos Slim Helú, the world’s... 

F1 2012: Drivers Urge More Restrictions on DRS

As what was planned—prior to the “Arab Spring”—to be the longest season in Formula One history draws to a close, driver concerns about the unlimited use of the Drag Reduction System (DRS) in free practice and qualifying have been made public. Not because of the obvious reason—that there’s absolutely no point at all in allowing it to be activated during these sessions—but... 

F1: Force India, and the Rise of the ‘National Team’

Long ago, Formula One teams raced in their national colours.  The Ferraris and Alfa Romeos were Italian red, the BRMs and Vanwalls British racing green, and the Mercedes and Auto Unions German silver. They were teams which carried the hopes of nations, which the population could get behind and easily recognise as one of their own. The sponsorship era mostly ended the custom of cars painted in... 

Lewis Hamilton Wins, Fernando Alonso Second: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Report

Lewis Hamilton marked the start of his quest for a new “bubble” with a faultless drive to claim victory ahead of Fernando Alonso in the third Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. World champion Sebastian Vettel led into the first corner, but his race was over by the second.  A right rear puncture put his Red Bull into a spin, and the resulting damage to the car was terminal.  The German retired... 

Formula 1: Jenson Button Loves Britney, and Other F1 Tweets of the Week

Most of us are probably sick of hearing about Twitter, given the way it has somehow invaded so many aspects of our lives even if we’ve never visited it. “Follow us on Twitter!” “Join the discussion on Twitter!”“My Twitter account is…” Still, it has uses.  Most of the current crop of F1 drivers maintain a Twitter feed, providing us with a somewhat... 

F1 2012: Assessing the Challengers to the Top 3

The line between success and failure in Formula One is a fine line indeed, and even the wealthiest teams with the most talented drivers struggle to stay on the right side for more than a few seasons at a time. Retaining your place as a top team is tough, but coming from mid-grid to join the battle for titles and wins is harder still.  On the surface, the Mercedes team appears to be the next in... 

Lewis Hamilton: What’s Going on with Formula 1 Ace?

Lewis Hamilton burst onto the scene in 2007, going toe-to-toe with the man many considered the best driver at the time—his teammate, Fernando Alonso. His performances in the wet were nothing short of outstanding, and after missing out by a single point in his debut season, Hamilton made amends by overtaking Timo Glock at the final corner on the last lap at the season finale in 2008 to earn the... 

Why There Are No Women in Formula One

As a lifelong fan and confirmed F1 nut, I’ve been asked numerous times over the years why there are no women in Formula One. The reasons are many, and some simple while other are less so. I’ll first state that this article was tricky to write.  Out of necessity I have used broad generalization and educated assumption, leading to statements which, although relatively harmless, would... 

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