10 years ago Following an exciting race in Britain, the 2015 season resumes in Hungary. This weekend of racing will unfortunately be overshadowed by the passing of Jules Bianchi while in a coma from an accident in last season’s Japanese Grand Prix. Rumors have been circulating social media regarding what tribute the event organizers have planned in honor
10 years ago It has been rumored for a while that Felipe Nasr will be going to Williams in 2016. In the past few weeks, this seemed even more possible, as the rumors of Valtteri Bottas joining Ferrari next season increased, leaving Williams with an empty seat. Nasr would is a talented driver with lots of potential, but
10 years ago A couple of weeks ago, news about a legal issue with the Lotus F1 Team hit the press. A collection of creditors to which the team owed money filed a petition to receive payment. Among these companies was Xtrac, a transmission technology company which provides transmission components to Lotus. The case went to a hearing
10 years ago The world of Formula One is in tears, as they mourn the loss of Jules Bianchi. The French driver was involved in an accident in last season’s Japanese Grand Prix were he suffered serious injuries. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he would begin the fight for his life. This is a fight
10 years ago According to an Italian publication, Corriere dello Sport, Ferrari has signed Valtteri Bottas to replace Kimi Räikkönen for the 2016 season, buying the Finn out of his Williams contract. It seems to be the common opinion that Räikkönen will not returning to Formula One after this season. That being said, just how accurate are Corriere
10 years ago Just a few weeks after news about his dinner with the Queen revived itself in the social media world, racing legend Lewis Hamilton has caused controversy once again. Hamilton was supposed to attend the men’s final game of Wimbledon tennis championships, but wasn’t able to stay. Hamilton was invited to be seated in the Royal
10 years ago The Lotus F1 Team found themselves in court on Monday. The team has complained publicly about the unfair money situation in the modern Formula One and have made their current financial situation public. It’s no secret that the team is struggling with cash flow issues. Unfortunately, these issues have caused to the team to run
10 years ago Mercedes took the 1-2 victory in a thrilling 2015 British Grand Prix. The Mercedes drivers were overtaken off of the grid because of a poor start. It wasn’t until the first rounds of pit stops that Mercedes would claim the lead once again. There were some pit shenanigans occurring in the Mercedes garage, some of
10 years ago As usual, the British Grand Prix didn’t disappoint. This year’s event was the best race of the 2015 season, so far. Mercedes took another 1-2 finish, with Lewis Hamilton crossing the line first in front of his home Grand Prix. With complaints about how Formula One is boring, this exciting race was very much needed.
10 years ago Formula One returns to the historic Silverstone Circuit for this season’s British Grand Prix. It was at this circuit that the first Formula One race was held, in 1950. Some of the drivers were already in the United Kingdom last weekend for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Although the chance of rain does increase at
