Insight and background behind F1 teams and how that can benefit your motorsport career
A short post today just to keep you up to date with a good opportunity to see a Formula 1 car in action for free this season. Renault F1 have announced that they will be running a RS16 F1 car for a filming day at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit this Friday 6th May. Fans […]
Apprenticeships are making something of a comeback in manufacturing and offer fantastic opportunities to learn a trade and skills set whilst earning and completing college studies in your chosen area. Mercedes AMG F1 team are currently advertising for 4 different type of apprenticeships in manufacturing, each offering the chance to learn on the job and […]
The history, magic and mystique of Scuderia Ferrari is one of the greatest legends in motorsport. The passion of the tifosi and the bravery of the many incredible drivers who have taken the wheel of Ferrari F1 cars make this the most special and highly revered team in Formula 1. In this series of posts […]
The announcement from the FIA that it intends to release a tender for an independent and low-cost engine supply for Formula 1 took many in the F1 paddock by surprise. The matter of engine cost has been discussed endlessly in the media and by the governing body and the V6 regenerative turbo engine that we […]
Force India is another one of Formula 1’s perennial midfield teams and one which has appeared and re-appeared in various forms and with different owners numerous times over the past few decades. With its origins as the plucky and occasionally successful Jordan team, Force India has a heritage which is somewhat longer and more accomplished […]
Lotus is an evocative name in Formula 1, synonymous with some of the most inventive and successful Grand Prix cars ever made. Colin Chapman was a gifted inventor and team owner, producing some frighteningly fast racing cars and forging ties with some of the most talented drivers of the time. By pushing the boundaries of […]
Torro Rosso is in many ways an oddity on the Formula 1 grid. At first glance, the team appears to be only a poor relation of the hugely well funded Red Bull works team, playing second fiddle to its illustrious cousin. On the surface it appears to be primarily just a kindergarten for developing Red […]
Sauber has been an established part of the Formula 1 grid since 1993 and yet in some ways it still has the appearance and feeling of a relative newcomer. Its location and its history are somewhat unique compared to many of the other teams and despite its recent struggles it has tasted success on a […]
The name McLaren has been always synonymous with organisation, style and success. Originally formed by Bruce McLaren it was purchased and taken over by ex-mechanic Ron Dennis and moulded over the coming years into one of the most successful teams of all time. Dennis has something of a unique manner which requires ultimate perfection down […]
In this series of posts I am going through the current teams one-by-one and asking which of them might be the best F1 team to work for. I’ll be looking not only at their on track performance but also at their size, location and most importantly, what opportunities they offer for newcomers to the sport. […]