Inside Formula 1: Business. Lifestyle. Power.
Inside Formula 1: Business. Lifestyle. Power.
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…
If I Ran F1: Garry Sloan
By Garry Sloan | At a time when the world faces a challenging and unprecedented situation due to the outbreak of COVID-19, Formula 1 has instigated changes to the regulations including a budget cap for 2021 and beyond. Zak Brown,…
How COVID-19 is affecting the racing industry
At this complicated, difficult, and certainly challenging time, we at Paddock magazine are glad to talk to an industry veteran John Norman, CEO of EVO and the manager for ISL driver Ryan Norman. John answers a few relevant questions about…
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…
Why “motorsport has always been expensive” is a worn out response
I was delighted to be invited by BMW British Touring Car driver Tom Oliphant to talk at his recent innovative Sponsorship Summit, which was held recently at the BRDC HQ at Silverstone. The event was hosted by Tom’s Next Level…
Changing the face of race circuits
Race tracks haven’t really evolved too much in the hundred or so years they have been around, right? We have the traditional “road courses” as race tracks are often referred to, in America, we have the US favourite, the ovals, and the street circuits created around existing towns and…
Reserved for motorsport passion
Reserved for motorsport passion: a motorsport management agency named Red River Sport, created and run by professional racing driver Johnny Mowlem, is unique for managing the racing activities of amateur “gentleman drivers”, and it currently works with Deutsche Bank’s former…
You don’t have to be a champion to be a winner
By Colin Windell | This motorsport-inspired book by former Kyalami manager, founder of Motorsport Industry Association, and Paddock magazine’s good friend Brian Sims is a valuable insight into the world of creating opportunity. Let’s open a few pages. When…
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…
Red Bull Racing run to the hills
To fill the void between the Hungarian and Belgian races, the Team packed an RB8 into the back of a transporter, crated up test and reserve driver Sébastien Buemi and headed for the hills. The destination: the foothills of the…
Daniil Kvyat: “I didn’t think twice about going back to Toro Rosso”
Daniil Kvyat, the 25-year-old Russian driver is back in Formula 1 and he is just about to complete his strongest season in the very pinnacle of motorsport. We at Paddock magazine asked Daniil a few straightforward questions. Daniil, it’s…
100 Most Influential People in Formula 1 2019
1. Chase Carey | Chairman and CEO, Formula One Group Position last year: 1 Age: 65 Bio: Formula 1 boss, in charge of the whole sport. Succeeding Bernie Ecclestone to the top spot, Chase has previously worked in senior positions for…
