Formula One and Crypto: Why Failsafes Are Critical for the Sport, Fans
Formula One fans have collectively complained about how saturated the sport and liveries have become with sponsorship adverts. Normally, those advertisers and sponsors are pretty low-risk, with the exception of experience packages and high-end timepieces. But in the past decade, however, crypto currencies and digital art have become a mainstay in professional sports, so when […]
Daniel Ricciardo Signing as a Red Bull Reserve Driver Makes Sense
Ever since McLaren took “Silly Season” to another level when it terminated Daniel Ricciardo’s contract, the Formula One world has been on fire with speculation and rumors. Fans waited patiently hoping the Australian would land a seat with Williams or Alpine, but now it’s clear he won’t be in a seat for 2023. At the […]
Saudi Arabian GP Security Issues Carry Larger Implications Far Beyond Formula One
During Formula One’s Singapore Grand Prix a few weeks ago, security issues stemming from attacks before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were addressed by the Saudi Arabian Sports Minister, Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal. For a refresher, in March, Houthi rebels hit an Aramco oil facility that was just 10 kilometers away from the track […]
Formula One, FIA Must Make Considerable Tyre and Safety Changes in Wake of Japanese GP
Formula One fans secretly enjoy chaos, but even we have our limits. Therefore, the carnage that ensued in both the Singapore and Japanese Grand Prix are perfect scenarios to unpack and highlight why Formula One has an undeniable wet weather problem. For decades, fans and drivers have been at odds over wet races. During the […]
Formula One: Red Bull and Aston Martin Alleged to Have Exceeded 2021 Spending Cap
On Friday of last week, it was announced that the FIA was expected to announce that two Formula One teams exceeded the budget cap during the 2021 season. According to AutoWeek, reports originated from Germany’s Auto Motor and Italy’s Gazetta about the news, and “sources in the paddock pointed at Red Bull and Aston Martin.” […]