‘My F1 reforms are better than his’

Here at TJ13, we are circumspect when claims are made and take particular notice as to the individual’s track record of truth and honesty. However, remarkable as it may seem, there are times in life when history suggests that assertions made by certain F1 individuals should be taken at face value. The matter becomes more … Read more

TechF1 Treasures- The 2015 F1 Bahrain GP in Official FIA Documents

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

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Post Quali Edition, Bahrain

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Press Conferences looked at slightly irreverently   Ever wonder what the drivers and team principals really think at the pressers? Wonder if the Telly left anything out? Now you can find out yourself in the all new #TJ13 Feature Presser Notebook ready for you to peruse … Read more

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Team Principals Edition, Bahrain

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Press Conferences looked at slightly irreverently   Ever wonder what the drivers and team principals really think at the pressers? Wonder if the Telly left anything out? Now you can find out yourself in the all new #TJ13 Feature Presser Notebook ready for you to peruse … Read more

Matt’s F1 Tech Report: Friday PU Count, Bahrain

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Technical Documents looked at slightly irreverently   Not sure if you like technical documents but are curious? Why not start here and play a little PU poker. Wonder who’s most at risk of a grid penalty for too many engines? You have come to the right … Read more

Matt’s F1 Tech Report: Thursday PU Count, Bahrain

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Technical Documents looked at slightly irreverently   Not sure if you like technical documents but are curious? Why not start here and play a little PU poker. Wonder who’s most at risk of a grid penalty for too many engines? You have come to the right … Read more

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Drivers’ Edition, Bahrain

Our resident rules expert extra-ordinaire, mattpt55, takes a snarky look at the hot air that is sold under the brand “drivers press conference”.

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Drivers’ Edition, Shanghai

Brought to you by TheJudge13 contributor Mattpt55 – the best in FIA Press Conferences looked at slightly irreverently   Ever wonder what the drivers and team principals really think at the pressers? Wonder if the Telly left anything out? Now you can find out yourself in the all new #TJ13 Feature Presser Notebook ready for you to peruse … Read more

McLaren gain more ground

For the critics of the Woking team, a good dose of humble pie being forced fed to Big Ron, is always worth watching. Yet McLaren are no Red Bull Racing; and Ron Dennis is no Dietrich Mateschitz/Christian Horner. Yes, Big Ron has made mistakes but with just 1 constructors’ championship in the past 17 years, … Read more