Time for a level playing field
For me, the saddest comment of 2016 came from a newcomer Lance Stroll, telling us that Williams F1 had offered him a drive based on his talent. I have no doubt the lad sincerely believes this, but the reality is…
Moving On Up: Tatiana Calderón
Paddock Magazine is joined today by Tatiana Calderón, a Colombian professional racing driver who currently competes in the GP3 Series and has just signed a deal with Sauber F1 Team to become their official development driver for 2017. Full name:…
Autonomy is EV’s killer app
Mark was part of Formula 1 for many years before moving to a Team Principal’s position at a Formula E team and creating the Preston EV StreetDrone. Today Mark Preston predicts that the application of autonomous technologies will unlock greater…

Technical Musical Chairs and how RBR are emerging as early favourites
Technical Musical Chairs: since the chequered flag dropped in Abu Dhabi bringing to a close one of the most predictable seasons in recent Formula 1 history, the world of the sport seems to be making every effort to make up…

Pininfarina: Looking forward
We sit down with Federico Viganò, General Manager at Pininfarina Shanghai, to speak of the famous company’s bonds with Formula E, Formula 1, designing racing cars and working in new markets. How would you describe your company’s current relationships within…

Athletes, not just drivers
In Formula 1 or other series like GP2 and WEC, generally, many turn their attention to technical aspects. In fact, innovations – mechanical or aerodynamic – designed by engineers and installed on the cars, are the subject most addressed by the sports…
If I Ran F1: Ryan Werner
Experiential Marketing Manager at The Racers Group, Ryan Werner shows us how the world of Formula 1 would look if he ran it. Enjoy! The racing I started working in racing for the love of the art thanks to Formula…
Formula 1 records of the 2016 season
The 67th Formula 1 season was marked once again by the duel of the two Mercedes drivers but the 21 races produced some very interesting records! Australian Grand Prix 50th pole position for Lewis Hamilton 160th win for a German…
Five Ways To… turn drivers into stars
Tim Silvey heads up Crown Motorsport, a racing driver management company that forms part of the Crown Talent & Media Group. Apart from representing solid talents, in 2017 they will be launching an academy for younger drivers to benefit from…
How to save the Formula 1 show
Formula 1 is facing a fall of popularity. Since 2008, the motorsport category has lost around 200 million viewers. But not only that, attendance to the races has also dropped. Is there a way to save the show? Indeed, Sebastian…

Five Ways To… get things done like a racer.
A motivational speaker, coach for management and sport leadership, owner of her own consulting company, Tina Thörner gives us five lessons that she has learned in the racing world for simply working better. Keep your body up to speed. Make…

My Fantasy F1 Team: Carlos Slim Domit
By Rosa Elena Torres | We at Paddock magazine are very proud to have an insightful businessman and member of the Senate of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Mr Carlos Slim Domit to share his own fantasy Formula 1…



