7 years ago Now that the season is over, it’s time to compare the teammates of 2017. Let’s start by comparing the two Sauber teammates. Marcus Ericsson was joined alongside by Pascal Wehrlein for the first and only season, with Wehrlein headed to a career outside of Formula One. But which driver performed best this season? Admittedly it’s
7 years ago It’s that time of the week again: time for us to look at the past teams that made an exit from the sport of Formula One, having scored no points. This week, we remember Spirit Racing. Spirit Racing was founded in 1981 by Gordon Coppuck and John Wickham, former March employees. The team planned to
7 years ago It’s that time of the week again: time for us to look at the past teams that made an exit from the sport of Formula One, having scored no points. This week, we remember Kojima Engineering. Kojima Engineering was a small Formula One team founded by Matsuhisa Kojima, banana import tycoon and motorsport enthusiast. Kojima
7 years ago The Sauber F1 Team will become Alfa Romeo Sauber from the 2018 season onward after signing a multi-year title sponsorship agreement with the company. The partnership means a stronger position for Sauber, as they will benefit from the commercial and technical aspects of the Alfa Romeo staff. © Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. Alfa Romeo was
7 years ago There will be quite a few changes to Formula One in 2018: a new tyre compound; the new halo device; a new logo (not racing related, but I thought I’d mention it); and the ban of the shark fins. Unfortunately, Formula One fans have earned a nasty reputation for their hatred of change. Change can
7 years ago Following the podium ceremonies in Abu Dhabi, the Formula One management ended the season by revealing their new logo. It was revealed earlier in the week that the sport management had filed three trademark requests for three different logos, but would decide on the final one at the season finale. To no one’s surprise, the
7 years ago Both championship titles were decided weeks ago, but there was still just one more race to complete in the 2017 Formula One season. The teams and drivers travelled to the Yas Marina Circuit for the 2017 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX. The only real battle yet to have been decided was the
7 years ago Valtteri Bottas finished the season strong with a victory from pole position. The race itself was pretty orderly, with few incidents throughout the duration. Lewis Hamilton finished in second place, with not many chances to overtake his teammate. There was not much action from Ferrari, who finished a comfortable P3 and P4. © Daimler AG
7 years ago It’s that time of the week again: time for us to look at the past teams that made an exit from the sport of Formula One, having scored no points. This week, we remember Apollon. Having been unable to retain his seat with RAM Racing for the 1977 season, Swiss driver Loris Kessel was in
7 years ago A logo change could be in the cards for 2018, as the sport files applications for three new logo designs. The new logo would replace the existing logo, which has been featured in the sport since 1993. © Pirelli & C SpA The Formula One Group and Formula One Licensing BV have filed trademark applications
