F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Pre-season testing, Murray Walker & more
Wesley Branton | March 14, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Pre-season testing, Murray Walker & more
Wesley Branton | March 14, 2021
This week, Formula One officially resumed when pre-season testing kicked off in Bahrain. Ferrari also revealed their 2021 car that features both mechanical and livery changes. But it was not all good news this week, as the motorsport world lost an iconic commentator. The week started with the final car launch of the pre-season. Ferrari
F1 Murray Walker passes away aged 97
Wesley Branton | March 13, 2021
Murray Walker passes away aged 97
Wesley Branton | March 13, 2021
The motorsport world mourns the loss of a Formula One legend. Murray Walker, often regarded as The Voice of Formula One, has passed away at the age of 97. Known for his enthusiastic voice, he was the man behind so many memorable commentary moments his fans dubbed Murrayisms. Lines like “unless I am very much
F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Liveries, safety car & more
Wesley Branton | March 7, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Liveries, safety car & more
Wesley Branton | March 7, 2021
It was a week filled with more car livery launches, as the countdown to the pre-season test Bahrain continues to wind down. Most of the remaining teams launched their 2021 cars and the new safety car has been unveiled. The investigation into Romain Grosjean’s horrific crash in Bahrain was also concluded this week. Mercedes was
F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Financial loss, Matti Binotto & more
Wesley Branton | February 28, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Financial loss, Matti Binotto & more
Wesley Branton | February 28, 2021
The car launches continued this week, as pre-season testing in Bahrain is now just two weeks away. The Ferrari camp has announced that their team principal will not be attending some races in 2021. A financial report by Liberty Media shows the financial loss caused by the global pandemic. Alfa Romeo was the first team
F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Australia circuit changes, car launches & more
Wesley Branton | February 21, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Australia circuit changes, car launches & more
Wesley Branton | February 21, 2021
The first car launches took place this week, starting with the McLaren launch that left some fans disappointed. Changes to the Australian Grand Prix circuit have been announced as well, aiming to create more overtaking opportunities. McLaren was the first team to unveil their 2021 car, showing the world their MCL35M on Monday. The launch
F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Hamilton, Alonso, Rich Energy & more
Wesley Branton | February 14, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Hamilton, Alonso, Rich Energy & more
Wesley Branton | February 14, 2021
As the 2021 season creeps ever closer, the 2021 grid has finally been confirmed with a contract announcement from the Mercedes camp. Fernando Alonso has been injured in a bike accident. And Rich Energy CEO William Storey has announced his intentions to bring his brand back into Formula One. The week started off with the
F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Launch dates, Rio de Janeiro & more
Wesley Branton | February 7, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Launch dates, Rio de Janeiro & more
Wesley Branton | February 7, 2021
In the F1 headlines this week, two more teams have confirmed their car launch dates as the new season creeps closer, Russian F1 drivers will not be able to race under their country’s flag, Grosjean will be moving to IndyCar and more. This week, the car launch dates of Mercedes and Williams were confirmed. Mercedes
F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Adrian Campos, an F1 movie & more
Wesley Branton | January 31, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Adrian Campos, an F1 movie & more
Wesley Branton | January 31, 2021
In the headlines this week, a new Formula One movie was announced for Netflix, the start times of the 2021 races have been confirmed, Ferrari held a private test with 7 drivers and yet another F1 driver has tested positive for COVID-19. But sadly the week began with the tragic news of a motorsport icon.
F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Video games, Alfa Romeo & more
Wesley Branton | January 24, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Video games, Alfa Romeo & more
Wesley Branton | January 24, 2021
This week in Formula 1 news, Alfa Romeo announces a car launch date, Williams announces Jenson Button will make a return to F1 and video game developers Codemasters are going to be acquired by EA. Alfa Romeo has confirmed a car launch date of February 22. The car will be called the C41 and will
F1 Weekly F1 Recap: Goodbye Cyril, Sao Paulo GP contract & more
Wesley Branton | January 17, 2021
Weekly F1 Recap: Goodbye Cyril, Sao Paulo GP contract & more
Wesley Branton | January 17, 2021
Alpine F1 will get a new leader ahead of their rebrand season, as a result of a sudden exit from the team. Romain Grosjean shared photos of his recovery. Another F1 driver has tested positive for COVID-19. Renault F1 team boss Cyril Abiteboul has parted ways with the French car company as part of a