F1 History

#F1 History: 2007 Chinese Grand Prix – Failing to Make the Turn

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Jennie Mowbray “A bend in the road is not the end of the road…Unless you fail to make the turn.” ~Helen Keller~ It was the penultimate round of the 2007 Formula One season. Lewis Hamilton had extended his lead over his rivals at the previous race demonstrating his superb skills … Read more

Ten Tenths of The Limit

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By some estimates, drivers had a 33 percent chance of surviving.  In the days before seat belts and roll bars, they were crushed, burned, beheaded with unnerving regularity. TheJudge13 contributor Dane Hansen discusses a great literature find that will enthrall any Formula One fan. The Limit is a tale of rivalry, friendship and demise. The Limit: “I wipe a bead of … Read more

#F1 History: 1997 Stewart-Ford SF01 – Daring to Dare

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“The credit belongs to those who are actually in the arena, who strive valiantly; who know the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spend themselves in a worthy cause; who at best know the triumph of high achievement; and who, at worst, if they fail, fail while daring greatly…”

~Theodore Roosevelt~

#F1 History: 1976 Spanish Grand Prix – Rules…What Rules?

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Jennie Mowbray “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” ~Pablo Picasso~ Ferrari arrived at Jarama on the ascendance. They had won the first three races of the season, with James Hunt in his McLaren failing to finish two of those races. After qualifying … Read more

#F1 History: 1979 Dutch Grand Prix – Desperation or Dedication?

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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Jennie Mowbray “Talent is cheap; dedication is expensive. It will cost you your life.” ~Irving Stone – The Agony and the Ecstasy~ Zandvoort 1979. With only three races left to run in the season Ferrari drivers occupied the top two places in the championship. Jody Scheckter was in the lead … Read more