Analysing Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull: Is the Car Flattering the F1 Champion?

The title of this piece would suggest that either Sebastian Vettel has not won his titles on merit, or has been flattered by the quality of his car. His booing on several F1 podiums this year further reinforces that idea. True, the Red Bull Racing machines he has used to claim more than 30 wins and three titles by the age of 26 are works of technical art. But is it all down to his car? That’s... 

Is Kimi Raikkonen Focused on Money or Titles with Ferrari Move for F1 2014?

Kimi Raikkonen’s words in last Thursday’s official FIA press conference before the Singapore Grand Prix weekend kicked off were typical of the Finn. He was cold, unmoved and matter-of-fact as he gave his reasons for leaving Lotus at the end of the year for Ferrari: “The reasons why I left from the team is purely on the money side. They haven’t got my salary.” There... 

Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix 2013: 5 Key Storylines to Watch at Marina Bay

Perhaps there is a danger of reading too much into the events that take place in Singapore this weekend, for, whatever the result, it seems inevitable that Sebastian Vettel will be crowned champion at the end of this year. Returning to a track which should suit Mercedes means, despite Grands Prix at Red Bull Racing’s traditionallly weaker circuits of Spa and Monza, Lewis Hamilton will have his... 

Head-to-Head: Is Mark Webber a Better F1 Driver Than Felipe Massa?

Felipe Massa and Mark Webber occupy seats in two of Formula One’s greatest contemporary teams, both have come agonisingly close to becoming world champions and both have spent the last few seasons being comprehensively overshadowed by their teammates. Webber, whose Red Bull Racing stablemate Sebastian Vettel is on the brink of a fourth consecutive title, has cried enough. He’s off to sportscars... 

Is Formula 1 a Better Competition Than the IndyCar Series?

Formula One race winner Juan Pablo Montoya is heading to IndyCar after more than six years racing in NASCAR. At 37, the Colombian is likely to be past the peak of his powers. So there is an automatic suggestion that by choosing IndyCar to make his single-seater return, the series is inferior to F1. IndyCar is fantastic—it is America’s premier single-seater series after all. But it is a... 

Inside F1 Cars: Does a Formula 1 Car Have a Clutch, and How Does It Work?

Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport and at the cutting edge of automotive technology. You only need to see pictures of a Formula 1 steering wheel, listen to a driver’s engineer or a formation lap or read technical analysis on dedicated websites to understand the remarkable level of engineering and design that goes into the sport. That might go without saying, of course. But one aspect of... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours and Talk: Mark Webber, Russian Grand Prix and More

Mark Webber has made a few ripples in the Formula One water in the last few days, in two different interviews, regarding his own career and the prospects of Sebastian Vettel joining Ferrari. There are also doubts over the viability of the Russian Grand Prix and the prospect of an IndyCar team getting involved in F1.   Webber: F1 Motivation on the Wane Mark Webber has admitted he has struggled... 

Sebastian Vettel and the Top 10 Maiden Formula 1 Race Wins

September 14, 2008 saw the start of something special in Formula One. That day, on which the Italian Grand Prix was held, heralded a new race winner for the sport: Sebastian Vettel. You may have heard of him? Red Bull Racing’s triple world champion started his F1 career in 2007 as a stand-in driver for BMW and scored a point on his debut at the United States Grand Prix. After one race, the Red... 

Formula 1 Latest Rumours and Talk: Hulkenberg, Di Resta and More

This week, news of Felipe Massa’s departure from Ferrari and the confirmation of 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen as his replacement ended the speculation over Formula One’s most coveted 2014 seat. With the Finn returning to the Scuderia, with which he spent three seasons, that does leave another attractive opening for those seeking pastures new. The F1 driver merry-go-round is a fickle... 

Analysing Alonso’s Relationships with Teammates: Can He Handle Kimi Raikkonen?

Fernando Alonso is widely considered to be the best all-rounder in Formula One. He’s quick, calm and determined and is great at building a team round him. Next year, with Felipe Massa confirming his departure on Twitter, he’ll have a new challenger to his bubble at Ferrari. According to BBC Sport’s Andrew Benson, a two-year deal has been confirmed for Kimi Raikkonen. The Finn was... 

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