In Formula One, team names change often. Usually the variables that decide these things are sponsorship deals, power unit changes, and strategic collaborations with stakeholders. So it should come as no surprise to find out that in 2019, it was announced that Scuderia Toro Rosso would become Scuderia AlphaTauri with provisional 2020 entry by the […]
French Grand Prix: Painted Lines Serve Race Utility
With every race on the Formula One calendar, fans have interesting things to say about the circuits. From overtaking in Monaco to the fake water in Miami, nothing is off limits. Even when it comes to the French, Grand Prix, it’s fair game. But for as picturesque as the Paul Ricard Circuit in Le Castellet, […]
Formula One and its Close Connection to Geopolitics Requires Strategic Safety Escalation
While the Avant Ivy is heavy on Formula One, I majored in government and therefore, I will always try to make connections to politics when appropriate. With that said, a lot of thought has gone into how government impacts Formula One, and vice versa. From direct national security threats as a result of war, to […]
Why Formula One Constructors’ Championships Are Superior
As Formula One continues to surge as one of the most in-demand sports in the world, it’s important for new fans to understand it better, and that’s a big reason why I restarted The Avant Ivy. With that said, one of the biggest points of confusion for some has been why there are two championships, […]
Formula One Must be Economically Adaptive to Weather Inflation
Since the start of the 2022 Formula One season, there’s been quite a bit of chatter about how inflation could have serious consequences in the final stretch for many teams. The budget cap was intended to create a level playing field between the top three teams in Mercedes, Red Bull, and Ferrari and the teams […]