F1: Martin Brundle’s Disastrous McLaren Stint
During the winter of 1993/1994, F1 was subjected to infighting, politicking and accusations that cheating was rife within the sport, all of which is explained within the upcoming book.
During...
F1: How the dream died for Forti Corse
Before they joined the pinnacle of motorsport, Forti Corse were a successful team which competed in the junior categories.
Forti Corse before Formula One
Formed in the late 1970’s by Guido...
F1: The Disastrous Story of MasterCard Lola
Founded by Eric Broadley in 1958, Lola have provided chassis for various Formula One teams, as well as teams in Formula 3000, CART and Le Mans.
After their relationship with...
F1: Prost Grand Prix – What went wrong?
In February 1997, former world champion Alain Prost and Peugeot president Jacques Calvet announced the formation of Prost Grand Prix.
The successor to the famous Ligier outfit, the Prost team...
F1: Nigel Mansell’s 1994 Comeback
Nigel Mansell won the 1992 F1 World Championship comfortably before announcing his shocking switch to American IndyCar racing for the following year. He had become fed up with protracted...
F1: Looking Back at the Dramatic 2003 Season
Described at the time by Martin Brundle as the most enjoyable season he had the pleasure of commentating over, 2003 was a great year for Formula One fans.
A new...
F1: Stories From An Ex-Benetton Mechanic
“Berger was the thickest driver I have worked with, Alesi was a close second” …those are the forthright views of a former Benetton mechanic who is ready to let...
An Extended Interview With F1 Author Ibrar Malik
On this day 24 years ago Jos Verstappen’s Benetton became engulfed in a horrific ball of flames during a pit stop.
The team were subsequently blamed for causing the fire...
F1: Funny Stories from F1 Mechanic Paul West
Paul West worked for Williams throughout the 1990’s and is a massive contributor towards the upcoming book. This blog is therefore dedicated to him.
Paul has many enjoyable stories from...
F1: Roland Ratzenberger – 24 Years On
F1 is filled with irony, but the hand it dealt Roland Ratzenberger on 30th April 1994 was a particularly cruel blow – even by the sport’s standards.
The Austrian, just...
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British GT Donington Park round-up
Maiden British GT win for father / son duo Richard and Sam Neary in their Team Abba Racing Mercedes GT3 while Gus Burton and...
British GT: Victorious Comeback for 2 Seas Motorsport in Silverstone 500
2 Seas Motorsport Win from Pole on their British GT Comeback at Silverstone.
QUALIFYING: GT3 Pole Position for 2 Seas Motorsport
2 Seas Motorsport returned to...
Formula E: Marvellous Mortara surges to the top in Mexico
It was a weekend to remember for Swiss racer Edoardo Mortara in the latest instalment of Series 7 of the ABB FIA Formula E...