Was Nico Rosberg’s 2014 Pole-to-Win Conversion Rate Historically Bad?

During the 2014 Formula One season, Nico Rosberg qualified on pole position 11 times. However, he was only able to convert three of those poles into wins. Those disappointing race performances, in comparison with his qualifying prowess, helped cost Rosberg the drivers’ championship. But was Rosberg’s pole-to-win conversion rate of just over 25 percent a historically bad mark? Have other... 

Marussia Auction: Top 10 Items for Sale from the Former F1 Team

Starting on Tuesday, December 16, the remaining assets of the Marussia Formula One team will be sold in an online auction. The sale is a sobering reminder of the realities of the business side of F1 racing, with both Marussia and Caterham looking unlikely to make the grid in 2015—although the BBC’s James Allen recently reported on his personal site that both teams are still trying. Nonetheless,... 

McLaren’s Selection of Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button Was the Right Decision

In the end, the wait was worth it. On Thursday morning, McLaren ended months of speculation over their driver line-up, announcing Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button as their race drivers for 2015. Kevin Magnussen, who was impressive, but not spectacular in his rookie campaign, will take a step back, becoming the team’s test and reserve driver. Alonso is one of the top drivers in the... 

Where Does Lewis Hamilton Rank on List of F1’s Greatest Drivers?

The first act of Lewis Hamilton‘s Formula One career opened with such promise. In 2007, he won four races and nearly stole the title from his more experienced rivals, Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso. The following year, he did win at the final corner of the final lap of the final race. But then followed a long second act, where Hamilton’s resolve was tested both professionally and personally.... 

Ferrari Fans Welcome Sebastian Vettel to the Team During Fiorano Test Session

November 29 was a very important day for Sebastian Vettel. On a damp track, he took his first laps in a Ferrari at the team’s test circuit in Fiorano, Italy.  He was finally out on his own, away from the Red Bull family who had nurtured his career since he was a teenager and with whom he won four Formula One world championships. November 29 was also a very important day for Ferrari. It... 

Assessing Changes to F1 Calendar and Rules from the World Motor Sport Council

On Wednesday, the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) met in Doha, Qatar to decide on a number of potential changes to the Formula One regulations. The results of the meeting are a mix of positive, negative and downright surprising. The big surprise was the inclusion of the Korean Grand Prix on the calendar, although it does say that the race is to be confirmed. The grand prix was last run in 2013... 

Top 10 F1 Team Radio Messages of the 2014 Season

With the end of the Formula One season, it is time to look back and reflect on a great year of racing and less-great behind-the-scenes drama. More importantly, though, it is time for some fun—ranking the best team radio messages of the season. The criteria are unchanged from last year’s highly scientific exercise and include: the overall impact/importance of the message, how unique the... 

Formula 1 Salaries vs. Points Won: Which Driver Provided the Best Value in 2014?

From the end of the Australian Grand Prix—the first race of the season—the 2014 Formula One titles were never really in doubt. Mercedes built a dominant car and easily won the constructors’ championship with three races to spare. Their drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, took the battle for the drivers’ championship down to the final race of the season, but it had long... 

Mercedes and Williams Were the Most Efficient Teams in the 2014 Formula 1 Season

In Formula One, like other professional sports, having a larger budget than your rivals can give you an advantage on the field of play or, in this case, the race track. However, outspending the competition is not a guarantee of success. Some teams spend their money more efficiently than others, while some can spend a lot of money with few positive results to show for it. During F1’s summer... 

Can Williams Continue Their 2014 Success Through the 2015 Formula 1 Season?

Last Sunday in Abu Dhabi, the Williams Formula One team capped their best season in more than a decade with their first double-podium finish since 2005. With Felipe Massa hunting down Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in the final laps, it looked like Williams might even have enough pace for their first victory since early in 2012, but, in the end, Massa and his teammate Valtteri Bottas settled for second... 

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