F1 Fixing F1: Let’s talk about regulations… again
Wesley Branton | August 12, 2019
Fixing F1: Let’s talk about regulations… again
Wesley Branton | August 12, 2019
It has become increasingly clear in recent years that Formula One is broken and needs some serious help if it has any hope of a sustainable future. In this seven-part series, we will explore the many possible solutions that could improve F1’s health. We have already investigated the use of a BTCC-style Success Ballast and
W Series Chadwick secures W Series title at Brands Hatch as Powell wins the race
Wesley Branton | August 11, 2019
Chadwick secures W Series title at Brands Hatch as Powell wins the race
Wesley Branton | August 11, 2019
The first-ever W Series championship came to an end at Brands Hatch. Despite failing to finish on the podium, for the first time this season, Jamie Chadwick was able to secure the title in front of her home crowd. Jamie Chadwick got away well from pole position. Further back, Esmee Hawkey stalled the car from
F1 Fixing F1: A ballast may be the secret to closer racing
Wesley Branton | August 11, 2019
Fixing F1: A ballast may be the secret to closer racing
Wesley Branton | August 11, 2019
It has become increasingly clear in recent years that Formula One is broken and needs some serious help if it has any hope of a sustainable future. In this seven-part series, we will explore the many possible solutions that could improve F1’s health. We’ve already identified the key problems F1 is facing currently and have
F1 Fixing F1: Tweaking the DRS
Wesley Branton | August 10, 2019
Fixing F1: Tweaking the DRS
Wesley Branton | August 10, 2019
In the first part of this series, we defined five key problems that Formula One is facing. One of these problems was the gap between drivers in the race. In modern F1, it’s common to see drivers run at least two seconds apart, which limits the frequency of overtaking opportunities.
F1 Fixing F1: The problems at hand
Wesley Branton | August 9, 2019
Fixing F1: The problems at hand
Wesley Branton | August 9, 2019
Before we do any fixing, we need to identify the key issues facing the modern area of Formula One. In my opinion, there are five main problems to address if the sport has any hope of a stable future.
F1 Rush To Glory: A good read for the summer break
Wesley Branton | August 7, 2019
Rush To Glory: A good read for the summer break
Wesley Branton | August 7, 2019
I stumbled upon this book many years ago, but it sat on my shelf collecting dust for five years. Now I’ve finally had a chance to read it and I think it’s an excellent book and would recommend it to anyone with some free time over the F1 summer break looking to feed their F1
F1 Mercedes would be stupid to kick Bottas to the curb
Wesley Branton | August 4, 2019
Mercedes would be stupid to kick Bottas to the curb
Wesley Branton | August 4, 2019
As much as it pains me to say it, the Hungarian Grand Prix may have been the final straw in a series of unfortunate events leading to the loss of his Mercedes seat. It’s still unclear whether Mercedes will continue with Bottas, but the general consensus is that he’s out at the end of the
F1 Hamilton steals victory from Verstappen using tyre strategy in Hungary
Wesley Branton | August 4, 2019
Hamilton steals victory from Verstappen using tyre strategy in Hungary
Wesley Branton | August 4, 2019
Fans were treated to one final race before Formula One’s month-long hiatus. Just a week after a thrilling German Grand Prix, the FORMULA 1 MAGYAR NAGYDÍJ 2019 follows a series of three exciting races and fans were excited to keep that trend going into the summer break. Max Verstappen had a strong start when the
F1 Verstappen wins chaotic wet race in Germany
Wesley Branton | July 28, 2019
Verstappen wins chaotic wet race in Germany
Wesley Branton | July 28, 2019
The drivers had their first wet race of the 2019 season at the FORMULA 1 MERCEDES-BENZ GROSSER PREIS VON DEUTSCHLAND 2019. This was the second consecutive rain race in Germany. It was the race of a million pit stops and lots of drama in the final corner. Under the wet conditions, the safety car led
W Series Gilkes take photo-finish win from pole in the W Series reverse grid race
Wesley Branton | July 21, 2019
Gilkes take photo-finish win from pole in the W Series reverse grid race
Wesley Branton | July 21, 2019
Megan Gilkes collected her first win in the W Series’ experimental non-championship race. It was a thrilling photo-finish won by the slightest of margins as Alice Powell applied the pressure late in the race. The experimental race did not award drivers any points. The grid position was determined by the reversed championship position. The series’