Every election cycle, parties discuss election reform as if they have plans to actually do something about it. If we know one thing about American politics, however, it’s that progress is slow and division is intentional. We also know that “democracy” is subjective and only in tact if it benefits one side while screwing the […]
Why Daniel Ricciardo’s $21m Contract Buyout is a Bargain for McLaren
A few weeks ago, I was watching a video on Instagram of a guy who took his McLaren through a drive-thru car wash and was filming water leaking into his car. While it was entertaining, it was also kind of shocking considering the base price for the 540C is $184,900. Perhaps, this video was a […]
AlphaTauri: Red Bull Goes All-In on Fashion With Sister Team Rebrand
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 […]