Inside Formula 1: Business. Lifestyle. Power.
Inside Formula 1: Business. Lifestyle. Power.
Lewis Hamilton: a champion living out of the bubble
Lewis Hamilton is the most known active and record-breaking Formula 1 driver, who in addition to six championship titles is soon going to have most Grand Prix wins to his name – more than Michael Schumacher’s 91 career victories. The…
Nicholas Latifi: “What young Formula 1 drivers have is extra motivation”
In 2009, Nicholas Latifi began his racing career at karting. Since 2012, he has participated in many racing series and different competitions: Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge, Toyota Racing Series, Formula 3, Formula Renault 3.5, Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain, Formula…
Who will make it into Formula 1? Two stories
By Emma Steensen | Young racing drivers competing head to head with only one goal in mind – to be the next Formula 1 race car driver or maybe even World Champion. Very few will get a shot at their…
Five Reasons To… get to Baku for the race.
By Natalia Panteleeva | There have been a number of changes in the calendar for 2020, but that should never stop you from attending a stage. I strongly advise you to buy tickets to Baku, and I surely have several…
Formula 1 under quarantine
World Health Organisation officially recognised the COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11. It’s a worldwide disease. And the response is also global. Flights between countries are cancelled around the world, borders are closed, and any mass events are cancelled.…
Daniil Kvyat: “Good or bad, it’s all part of the job”
In January 2005, Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat made his professional debut in motorsports, winning his very first race in Sochi, Russia. During the 2005 and 2006 seasons, Kvyat participated in local events, including the Russian karting championship and cup as…
If I Ran F1: Edison James
Edison James is a barrister, freelance writer and blogger who lives in West London. In addition to a very strong passion for motor racing, he also has a love for sailing. He recently sailed across the Atlantic from Martinique to…
100 Most Influential People in F1, 2019
Paddock magazine presents the ninth 100 Most Influential People in Formula 1 list. It’s our very own annual register of the most powerful people in the industry. We’ve gathered a team of experts of the racing business for this occasion: after…
FX in motorsports
Motorsport teams, irrespective of size or performance record, share one core objective: to win. Teams are built with this principle in mind, and expertise is fully focused on extracting the best on-track performance. Practically speaking, this can lead to decisions…
Building productive relationships
We at Paddock magazine are happy to have a chance to speak to Simon Pavitt, founder and head of Wingman, a consultancy company for founders, leaders, and mavericks. Prior to starting his own consultancy, Simon was Marketing Director of a…
Formula 1 is on fumes
In the earliest days of Formula 1 during the 1950s and 1960s, launching, funding and running a team was largely within the reach of anyone with the gumption to take it on. Drivers were literally putting their lives on the line…
Is Tatiana Calderón the new face of women in Formula 1?
Racing is a world still dominated by men, however, there’s a woman out there that’s making a name for herself in high-end motorsport. Tatiana Calderón currently is the greatest female representation in Formula 1. Born in Colombia 25 years ago,…
