Singapore Grand Prix: Proof Drivers are ‘Real Athletes’
Without failure, every single year critics attempt to discredit Formula One drivers by saying they aren’t “real athletes.” Perhaps this is because “athletic ability” is typically associated with physique, and drivers clearly don’t have the physique of LeBron James. But with the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, drivers are proving that all phases of their […]
Monza Grand Prix: Does Chaotic Race Experience Signal Decline for European Races?
The Monza Grand Prix made headlines a few weeks ago for everything but the racing. Throughout all social media platforms, fans were posting photographs and videos that made Monza look more like Fyre Fest than a world-renowned Formula One Grand Prix. According to RacingNews365.com, Monza costs organizers $25 million per year. And while I wasn’t […]
What is DRS, and How it Works in Formula One
The Drag Reduction System (DRS) is one of the most talked about components in Formula One racing, and with good reason. In its most simplified terms, it’s a system that’s controlled by the driver, which aids in overtaking when the driver is within one second of the car in front of them. There are really […]
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 […]