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 […]
Formula One: Should Driver Salaries be Included in Team Budgets?
Several years ago, Mercedes began its terrorizing reign in Formula One, and if you were a Mercedes driver or team member, it was great; Lewis Hamilton was winning and competition was laughable at best. Unfortunately for the Silver Arrows, that reign of terror was relatively short lived and budget caps plummeted their operating budget to […]
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, […]