The 2021 Formula 1 season kicks off this weekend with the Bahrain Grand Prix. It's been over 3 months since the last race of the 2020 season and fans all around the world can't wait to see the drivers back in action this weekend. Let's look at some of the key talking points ahead of... Continue Reading →
Red Bull should sign Russell
Red Bull have a problem. They need to pick a driver to partner Max Verstappen in 2021. At last week's Sakhir Grand Prix, the solution was presented. Red Bull should sign George Russell. Since Daniel Ricciardo left the team at the end of 2018, Red Bull have been struggling to put together a satisfactory driver... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on the 70th Anniversary GP
Formula 1 celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday with a Grand Prix at Silverstone, scene of the first ever World Championship race in 1950. The race was won by Max Verstappen, with Lewis Hamilton second and Valtteri Bottas third. The race was notable in many respects, a few of which I'll cover here. Max Verstappen... Continue Reading →
Alonso’s unfortunate career moves
Fernando Alonso is one of the top drivers in Formula 1 at present, perhaps ever. And yet he has not won the Drivers' Championship since 2006. Why not? I think it's largely the result of repeatedly being in the wrong team at the wrong time. Consider Alonso's career moves since starting in Formula 1. His... Continue Reading →
Vettel retires from Formula 1
Sebastian Vettel shocked the racing world this morning by announcing his retirement from Formula 1 with immediate effect. Vettel is looking forward to spending more time with his model train collection, a pleasure that his hectic Formula 1 schedule had made all but impossible for the past few years. Speaking from his Thurgovia, Switzerland home today,... Continue Reading →