F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Four entwined exhaust pipes emerged in the wake of the front left wheel, melded themselves into one entity, and purposefully snaked their way along the side of the car.
“The man who has no imagination has no wings.”
The Mexican Grand Prix was the last round on the 1964 World Championship calendar, and it served up a thrilling battle for the title. Coming into the race 3 drivers stood a chance at winning the title. Graham Hill led the way for BRM, holding a 5 point cushion over Ferrari’s John Surtees, with 9 … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Dane Hansen Britain has had some fantastic drivers over the years. Jackie Stewart, James Hunt, Damon Hill, and in recent years, Lewis Hamilton. The introduction to Scotland’s unique involvement began with a quiet, unassuming young man. Jim Clark, his “innocent talent” and gentlemanly stature was greatly respected and was luring … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Carlo Carluccio – 1963: Jim Clark drives his Lotus 25 to his first win of the 1963 season at Spa – 1974: Jody Scheckter wins his first ever Grand Prix on this day Jim Clark drives his Lotus 25 to his first win of the 1963 season at Spa In a … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Jennie Mowbray “If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same.” ~Rudyard Kipling~ The “British invasion” of the New World initially appeared to be of … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler: BlackJack’sBriefs As with my series on drivers, I started with the Wiki ‘List of Formula One Constructors’ and quickly reduced 136 to 43 eligible constructors by removing the Champions, and those hopefuls who failed to last beyond two or three seasons, and also those who only competed before 1958. … Read more
This page will be updated throughout the day. Please if you are on Twitter press the tweet button below. If you re-write and tweet individual story headlines don’t forget to include #F1. You may not realise how hugely important this is and has helped grow our community significantly. 1965 Clark wins Belgian Grand Prix Bottas … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Jennie Mowbray The first in a two part series looking into the F1 aerodynamic evolution. 1968: When Formula One Cars Grew Wings It was in 1968 that man first orbited the moon in the Apollo 8 spacecraft and it was also 1968 that saw the first wings fastened onto … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Carlo Carluccio Firstly, Happy New Year, may 2014 be a good one! – 1968: Formula One finally gives up its innocence Whilst the world celebrated the dawn of a New Year, the Formula One teams had assembled in South Africa for the opening race of the 1968 season. Who could have … Read more
