10 interesting facts about Michael Schumacher
Cool facts about Michael Schumacher By: Jake Rajala Michael Schumacher is one of many Formula 1 drivers that has tasted top-tier success, while battling through adversity in life. His last name still rings countless bells — as his son, Mick Schumacher, chases glory with Ferrari. With that enunciated, I’m going to simply reminisce and untwine… Continue Reading →
F1 Icons pay homage to Sir Frank Williams on Monday
Remembering Sir Frank Williams By: Jake Rajala There were countless Formula 1 icons like Valtteri Bottas, Damon Hill, and Nigel Mansell paying their respects to Sir Frank Williams in London on Monday. Per Motorsport.com, there were over 600 people in attendance. Sir Patrick head, who was a former Williams member, expressed his deep gratitude and… Continue Reading →
James Hunt: the original F1 playboy
Reflection on the F1 playboy By: Leona Stewart Most known for his iconic rivalry with Niki Lauda, James Hunt is a Formula 1 Legend and 1976, championship winner. The original F1 playboy is how most people know James Hunt. Living an exciting and lavish lifestyle, that he did not make much effort to conceal, Hunt… Continue Reading →
Niki Lauda: tribute and reflection
Remembering Niki Lauda By: Jake Rajala The mythical Formula 1 figure Niki Lauda left many unique, positive impressions in his life. In this piece, I’m going to simply reminisce about the wild success, tragedies, and impact he had on the F1 world. Lauda was born in 1949 (the same year as the NATO treaty) in… Continue Reading →
Jim Clark: tribute and reflection
Remembering Jim Clark By: Jake Rajala The F1 legend Jim Clark was born in 1936 – a year after Elvis Presley was born. Clark was certainly a great ball of fire at a young age, as he raced in local road rallies and hill climb events – contrary to his parents view on racing. The… Continue Reading →
Gilles Villeneuve Tribute
By: Daniel Murray-Smith Canada has produced a few talented F1 drivers over the years with Lance Stroll and Nicholas Latifi both occupying a seat on the grid currently. However, with respect, they haven’t yet shown as much talent as Gilles Villeneuve. Born in 1950, Villeneuve took up an interest in motor racing, initially in the… Continue Reading →
Alain Prost reflection and tribute
By: Daniel Murray-Smith On the 24th of February 1955 in the Gier Valley, central France, a child was born who would go on to be one of the best Formula 1 drivers of all time. The commune was Lorette, a coal-mining region with a population of around 4,000 people, and became home to a… Continue Reading →