F1 Insiders Est. 2012
It has been a crazy couple of days in Formula 1, lets do a quick recap of recent events: Pirelli and the WMSC have announced changes in the regulations regarding how drivers are allowed to use their tyres over a race weekend, in addition to adding a new ultra soft compound that has only had 2 … Read more
The Judge13 contributor Dane Hansen takes a moment to reassure you – Formula One’s ultimate fans – that despite the long wait of more than 100 days before Melbourne, there is much to look forward to in the 2016 Formula 1 season.
Brought to you by TJ13 contributor TOURDOG Parts of the World Motorsport Council’s announcements yesterday, were probably as muddled as anything the FIA has ever published. I kid you not – and neither am I exaggerating when I reveal, three of the TJ13 crew huddled together last night in the basement of Judge Towers and … Read more
After four consecutive seasons of winning the constructors’ and driver F1 titles, the fact that Christian Horner is bemoaning the current Mercedes dominance appears rather surreal. Horner argues that Red Bull and Vettel’s four-year dominance of the sport was different from the position Mercedes now find themselves in. “I think that predictable and serial results, … Read more
For the 2015 Abu Dhabi GP, Mercedes AMG F1 set out to counter the criticism from the media that they were ‘remote controlling’ their drivers in terms of race strategy. Toto Wolff relished in pointing this out to Sky TV following the chequered flag: “This time there were two strategies that could have worked … Read more
Formula One fans are well aware that in motorsport, it is not always about how good the driver is and that the car plays a significant part in winning and losing. Put four times world champion Sebastian Vettel in a 2015 Sauber and see if he can finish ahead of Kimi Raikkonen in a Ferrari … Read more
Following the 2015 season opener in Melbourne, TJ13 produced some analysis predicting this year’s Pirelli tyres would be more conservative than previously. We pointed out that Pirelli would significantly miss their mandate to deliver tyres that degraded in such a manner that teams would be forced into an average of 2-3 pit stops. Pirelli have … Read more
The momentum is building for Renault’s takeover of the Lotus F1 team, almost to the point of inevitability. Both Matthew Carter (CEO Lotus) and Cyril Abiteboul (Renault F1) have indicated on completion of the transaction, the Lotus name will be ditched. Abiteboul said yesterday, “it will be for 2016. There is no reason to wait. … Read more
Much of the Formula One English speaking press is UK based and as such, the behaviour of British Formula One drivers – including Lewis Hamilton – often get a less than proper scrutiny. Love Lewis or not, most F1 fans and commentators alike will testify to Hamilton’s undeniable talent, yet almost since arriving in F1 … Read more
The Williams inter team driver battle in the championship standings has been to and from for much of the season. Following his 3rd place podium in Mexico, Valtteri Bottas has established a 9 point lead over Felipe Massa. Yet Massa is bullish about the upcoming Brazilian GP. “Your home Grand Prix is always the most … Read more
