Inside Formula 1: Business. Lifestyle. Power.
Inside Formula 1: Business. Lifestyle. Power.
Q&A with Serge Michel, owner of Armin Strom
One of the most respected watchmaking brands in the world Armin Strom is owned by Serge Michel, and the art of skeletonizing, introduced by Mr Armin Strom in the eighties, is still in evidence in today’s new and innovative Armin Strom…
2016 Formula 1 driver salaries
There has been a lot of talks recently about driver salaries for the 2016 Formula 1 season. Here’s our list with approximate numbers that show what racers will be making this year: Rank Driver Team Salary per year in [icon type=”circle” size=”small” name=”gbp”]…
The tide definitely did turn…
Towards the end of 2014, in my feature called “The Tide is Turning”, I looked at the issues facing many talented young single-seater racing drivers trying to make their way to Formula 1. Many of these drivers were feeling pretty…
Doin’ it right. Not. McLaren’s sponsor approach
Sponsor exodus, dating back to Vodafone’s demise as the title sponsor. A promised replacement for Vodafone that was never announced. Dennis unhappy with Tag Heuer’s marketing approach at Monaco. Tag Heuer subsequently jumped ship to Red Bull and is…
A legacy of safety
By George Woods Baker | Ask almost anyone about what makes motor racing exciting to watch and they will inevitably tell you about the close calls between competitors on the track, often culminating in a spectacular crash. The more bits…
Paddock buzz: What lies ahead in 2016
While it might be a tad too early to make valid predictions about the 2016 Formula 1 season, still, let’s at least take a crack at inspecting a few relevant points that seem to be on everyone’s mind. With the pre-season test on February 22nd, the…
If I Ran F1: Mark Preston
Having worked at the pinnacle of Formula 1 with McLaren, Mark Preston found fame in creating the Super Aguri F1 Team in just 100 days. Having embarked on a new challenge in electric racing as team principal of Team Aguri…
The “Money, Egos & Speed” Awards 2015
Now’s the time when the yawn-inducing BBC Sports Personality of the Year programme hits our screens and frequent visits to the weather-forecast sites become the norm when planning business trips. Also, no one seems to be immune from “My Top…
Vijay Mallya: “It’s imperative to bring Indian GP back”
You’ve clinched fifth place in the Constructors’ Championship. What’s that like for the team emotionally? I am truly proud of the work everyone in the team has done this year. We made some huge decisions over the winter of 2014 –…
My Race Day: Charlie Hooper
This time we experience what’s it like to be Charlie Hooper, Systems Engineer at Williams F1, on a regular Formula 1 race Sunday. 07:00 Wake up! 09:00 sees us arriving at the track. Straight into breakfast with a double-shot…
Gossip Grip: December
Gossip grip: December, Ferrari is upset that Red Bull Racing believes it’s their ‘right’ to have a good engine. If that’s the case, we wonder if Manor feels it is their ‘right’ to have a good chassis. And let’s not…
Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones): “F1 is where my heart is”
The TV series Game of Thrones has attracted record numbers of viewers on HBO and attained an exceptionally broad and active international fan base. It has received widespread acclaim by critics, particularly for its acting, complex characters, story, scope and…
