New F1 sponsors alienated

Zak Brown, who has been described as “F1’s go-to-guy-for-big-time-sponsorship deals” believes F1 is in danger. Brown who is CEO of the world’s largest sports agency –JMI – believes urgent measures are required to revive Formula One’s economic opportunities. “The overall sponsorship economy… is very much down in Formula One. That’s a fact – just look … Read more

It’s time for the FIA and FOM to get tough with the teams

To budget cap or not to budget cap – THAT is the question. The arguments on both side of this debate have raged for what seems like an eternity. Those against this proposition believe that teams with associated automotive manufacturing operations can secretly conduct their R&D away from the Formula One team both physically and … Read more

Williams’ big financial losses will not affect 2015 development

Williams GP Holdings has posted a loss for the financial year 2014, of £34.5m, whilst the team lost around £42m. The group had delivered a profit just short of £12m in 2013, though this included the substantial severance payment from PDVSA as Pastor saw the greener pastures and headed off to Enstone. Both Pat Symonds … Read more

A man with a damn good F1 idea?

‘My make-up may be flaking – but my smile still stays on.’ There are two big debates in Formula One at present. The first is over sustainability and how to ensure the midfield teams can survive and even thrive more. The second is how to stop the decline in Formula One’s viewing public – both … Read more

Voice Of #F1 Fans: The End Is Nigh – Why #F1 could collapse already this year

Disclaimer: TheJudge13 provides a platform for Formula 1 fans to publish their voice on matters relating to Formula 1. The views expressed in Voice of #F1 Fans are those of the contributor and not those held by TJ13. O RLY? – would be the instinctive reaction of the younger generation to what most will probably … Read more

#F1 Daily News and Comment: Thursday 8th January 2015

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 OTD Lite 2006 – Ferrari: Twas ever … Read more

#F1 Daily News and Comment: Wednesday 12th November 2014

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 Previously on TheJudge13… Hippo’s View From The … Read more

#F1 Daily News and Comment: Wednesday 29th October 2014

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 Previously on The Judge 13: #TJ13 #F1 … Read more

#F1 Daily News and Comment: Wednesday 15th October 2014

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 Previously on The Judge 13: #F1 Forensic … Read more