Verstappen escapes inferno

Brought to you by TJ13 contributor Oddball Formula 1 has always pushed the boundaries of what is legal but everything was to change in 1994. A frustrated Senna had left the McLaren team to join with the Williams outfit, but from the very outset he was struggling against the rising talents of a young Schumacher. This was … Read more

#F1 History: The Jones Dynasty – A Chip off the Old Block

“I believe that what we become depends on what our fathers teach us at odd moments, when they aren’t trying to teach us. We are formed by little scraps of wisdom.”

~Umberto Eco~

Schumacher wins

By TJ13 contributor Daniel van Bree Determination, an extreme level of competitiveness and a unique driving style which he could adapt to changing conditions and changing formulas alike. Michael Schumacher, son of Rolf Schumacher was a talent which dominated the sport in the 90s and early 00s. Rolf Schumacher who as father, took the decision … Read more

Midsummer F1 musings

Fernando Alonso takes a selfie with Lewis Hamilton when they were team mates at McLaren in 2007

From TJ13 contributor Sidy As we endure the summer break from F1, those of us who remember life before Lewis Hamilton may reminisce a little, back to a time when when the cars were loud – very loud – and the manufacturers were pouring the equivalent of a small nation’s national debt into of dollars into … Read more

#F1 History: 1991 Jordan 191 – Poetry in Motion

“She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.”

#F1 History: 1971 Tyrrell 003 – Secret Hidden in a Woodshed

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”

#F1 History: 1986 Spanish Grand Prix – Nigel Mansell vs Ayrton Senna

Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Jennie Mowbray Note: This was the first article I wrote in 2014…I’ve re-posted it for the 30th anniversary of the race… “There is nothing new under the sun. It has all been done before.” ~Sherlock Holmes – A Study in Scarlett~ Turbo 1.5 litre engines were mandatory, fuel allowances had … Read more