Book Review: ‘Formula One 2016 – The Official BBC Sport Guide’
Finished watching the latest race but still have a Formula One itch to scratch? Then you’ll love Formula One 2016: The Official BBC Sport Guide, a handbook containing everything you need to know heading into the 2016 Formula One season. Whether you’re new to the sport or a jaded fan, the guide is […]
What’s the Difference Between Formula One and IndyCar Racing?
Those unfamiliar with IndyCar or Formula One racing might look at the similar vehicle designs of both motorsports and assume that they’re two names for the same thing–like American soccer to every other country’s football. But in fact, these two racing competitions have many differences, from the vehicles to the organizations. 7 Major Differences Between […]
Toyota Racing Development: A Winning Team Since 1954
Last week, Toyota revealed the all-new 2017 Tacoma TRD Pro at the Chicago Auto Show (CAS). This rugged, athletic truck will join the existing Tundra and 4Runner TRD Pro models, which debuted along with the previous-generation Tacoma TRD Pro at CAS in 2014. But, for those who are unfamiliar with the TRD Pro lineup, the […]
Top 5 Reasons to Watch the 2016 Formula 1 Season
If you’re a fan of the sport, odds are you already want to watch the 2016 Formula 1 season and don’t need additional reasons to do so. The screaming engines, the wheel-to-wheel battles, the beautiful circuits, the advancing automotive technology, and the endless stream of drama, speculation, tension, and rivalries are enough to keep you […]
Bringing 17-Year Old Max Verstappen into F1 Was a Great Idea
If you’ve read a few of my F1 Series Recap blogs, you’ll probably have noticed that I tend to mention a Max Verstappen overtake in nearly every single one of them. That’s because the rookie is possibly the most exciting driver on the grid. That’s right, the youngest driver in Formula 1 history (he just […]
History of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Is there any track in all of North America that carries the same level of prestige and fame as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway? It’s hard to name any that could even compete. Every speedway in the world owes something to it. When it was built in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was the first racing […]
Lewis Hamilton Extends His Stay with Mercedes, Will Make a Lotta Dough
Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has been tearing it up this season as Nico Rosberg’s teammate with Mercedes, and that legend won’t be coming to an end any time soon. As expected, Hamilton inked a deal to stay with Mercedes through 2018, putting him in the driver’s seat on the winning team for at least […]
Formula 1 Profile – Nigel Mansell
This week’s Formula 1 profile covers Nigel Mansell, a man with a mustache so glorious a single look at him could make anyone go, “Yep, he’s British.” Jokes aside, Mansell was statistically the most successful British driver of all time until Lewis Hamilton recently dethroned him. During his 14-year Formula 1 career, he was equal […]
A Brief Look into the History of Formula 1
We’ll start with a disclaimer: Formula 1 has a long and rich history, full of heritage and drama and danger and cutting-edge technology and men with enormous legacies. So when we titled this article “A Brief Look into the History of Formula 1,” we really meant a brief look. So let’s dive in. Formula 1 […]