#F1 & the FIA unmasked in Sochi

“The farce is finished, I go to seek a vast perhaps” – Francois Rabelais In honour of Ted Kravitz: Truly a maestro of the rhetorical art of understatement and irony For a while in Sochi before the commencement of the inaugural Russian GP, Bernie Ecclestone sported those puppy dog eyes, moist and downcast – like … Read more

#F1 Race Review: Putin Propaganda Win as Merc Clinch Constructors

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 The inaugural running of the Russian GP resembled at times nothing more than a massive political advert for Putin, occasionally interrupted by a race. From the drivers being required to stand to attention after a moment of silence for Bianchi whilst the Russian anthem was played, completely usurping … Read more

#TechF1 Treasures- The #F1 Race Weekend in Official FIA Documents #RussianGP

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in Scrutineering, Stewards’ Decisions, and other assorted FIA documents looked at slightly irreverently   There’s the race we see on telly, and then there’s the race behind the scenes. One rarely talked about by reporters but told in part by the official FIA documents. Here is a selection … Read more

#F1 Qualifying Review: Hamilton Continues March In Russia

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55   Sun streamed down through cerulean skies as qualifying for the inaugural Russian GP cranked into gear, with the imperious global might of the ex-Soviet concrete industry still evident at the edges of the viewers’ TV screens. The air temperature was 22◦C with a wind of 14kph and … Read more

#F1 Circuit Profile: 2014 – Russia, Sochi, Sochi International Circuit – Round 16

Brought to you by TheJudge13 ‘Track Profile Specialist’ Alistair Hunter Firstly, and most importantly, I would like to join all the other contributors at TJ13 in wishing Jules Bianchi a speedy and successful recovery after last weekend. However, despite the circumstances, the show continues to go on, this time finding itself in Russia for the first … Read more