5 Years On – The King of F1 (for a day)

This year marks 5 years since Pastor Maldonado secured one of the most unlikely wins in Formula One history, with a mature and masterful drive that seems equally as unlikely when viewed in the context of the reputation he developed as a one man F1 wrecking crew, a ticking time-bomb waiting to take himself and … Read more

Maldonado’s Legacy – the case for the defence

To celebrate the fifth anniversary of Pastor Maldonado’s sole F1 victory, also his only podium appearance, we will look at the case for the defence of one of the most maligned characters in recent F1 history. Forget the memes, the crashes and the constant jokes…here is an objective look at what Pastor brought to the … Read more

Maldonado back in F1 for 2017?

Kevin Magnussen admits his F1 career was probably finished had Renault F1 not come knocking this year for his services. Whilst impressive over one lap in qualifying when he beat McLaren team mate Jenson Button 9 times in 2014, Magnussen failed to meet Ron Dennis’ expectations who revealed recently, “He was given every opportunity – … Read more

Pastor Maldonado loses his F1 seat

In just two days’ time, Kevin Magnussen will be revealed by Renault as Jolyon Palmer’s new team mate and an all new driver lineup for the 2016 F1 season, according to Autosport. A contract has now been signed due to Pastor Maldonado’s sponsors PDVSA being in breach of their agreement with the Enstone team when … Read more

Maldonado 2016 race seat now in doubt

Lotus has been in dire straights for most of the 2015 season. Their troubles are well known, and are mostly monetary. They have seen extremely limited development since the mid season, and only brought their new nose to the testing days post Abu Dhabi. Pastor’s race seat was put in question during these tribulations, but … Read more

Matt’s Presser Notebook: Team Personnel Edition, Abu Dhabi

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: Drivers’ Edition, Silverstone

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: F1 Strategy Group Rules Press Release

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