Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: Aimee Edwards
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Desert races always bring their own unique set of environmental challenges. At the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, everyone struggled to beat the heat. About The Qatar Grand Prix In 2021, the inaugural Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix was held at the Lusail International Circuit (also known as the Losail International Circuit). Whilst the circuit was…
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It was a dazzling show when Formula 1 returned to Las Vegas in 2023, but back in 1982 things looked a lot different. About The Las Vegas Grand Prix As of 2025, Formula 1 will have raced in Las Vegas just five times in the sport’s history. And it didn’t exactly have the most glamorous…
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At the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix, victory tasted even sweeter as Senna won in front of his home crowd for the very first time. About The Brazilian Grand Prix The Brazilian Grand Prix was first held in 1972, albeit as a non-championship race. From 1973 onwards, it has formed part of the Formula 1 World…
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It had been a tense battle for the title in 1964, and it came to a thrilling conclusion at the Mexican Grand Prix. About The Mexican Grand Prix The first official Mexican Grand Prix took place in 1963 at the Ciudad Deportiva Magdalena Mixhuca. Now known as the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, the circuit sits over…
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There was no shortage of heated debates, drama and controversy at the 2005 United States Grand Prix, making for one of the strangest races in Formula 1 history. About The United States Grand Prix In 1959 Formula 1 went Stateside. The inaugral United States Grand Prix was held at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida.…
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Formula 1’s first ever night race was supposed to be a shining moment for the sport, but a shocking scandal overshadowed it all. About The Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 stormed onto the streets of Singapore in 2008, with the race being held on the brand-new Marina Bay Street Circuit. It was first announced in…
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The championship fight between Vettel and Hamilton got a little spicy on the streets of Baku, but it led to sweet victory for Ricciardo. About The Azerbaijan Grand Prix In 2014, Formula 1 announced that Azerbaijan would be joining the race calendar for the 2016 season. The Baku City Street Circuit was set to see…
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As chaos and confusion unfolded before him, Pierre Gasly kept a cool head and was rewarded with an emotional race win. About The Italian Grand Prix When you think of Formula 1 in Italy, you think of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Dubbed “The Temple of Speed”, drivers push around the circuit at full throttle for…
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Hesketh Racing were well-known for their lavish playboy style. But in 1975 they drew a different kind of attention with a shock win at Zandvoort. About The Dutch Grand Prix There’s been an intimate relationship between Zandvoort and motorsports racing that goes back as far as 1939. A temporary street circuit was built and a…
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The 2021 season was all about Max vs Lewis. But at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the world celebrated with an unexpected winner. About The Hungarian Grand Prix On 24th March 1986, the first ever Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix took place. It was something of a curiosity, being the first Formula 1 race to be…
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The changeable weather at Spa-Francorchamps always brings a challenge, but in 2021 it brought chaos and controversy. About The Belgian Grand Prix Since 1950, Formula 1 has raced at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. It’s just one of seven circuits that has been used since the Formula 1 World Championship began, and it’s a…
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What’s it like to volunteer at some of the biggest motorsports events at Silverstone? Here’s a little insight into my 2025 Formula 1 weekend. Who are the Race Makers? If you’ve been to Silverstone then you’ve probably seen the Race Makers. Clad in bright pink (“raspberry sorbet” to be precise) and blue, they roam the…
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When it comes to memorable moments in Formula 1, the 1991 British Grand Prix produced possibly one of the most iconic images of all time. About The British Grand Prix The British Grand Prix has been part of the Formula One World Championship since the very beginning. In fact, the first ever Formula 1 World…
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Multiple records were broken at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, as the world witnessed a future world champion take his first ever win. About The Spanish Grand Prix The Spanish Grand Prix joined the Formula One World Championship calendar in 1951. Over the decades, it’s been hosted at a number of locations across Spain. Circuits…
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The Monaco Grand Prix has long divided fans, with some labelling it as a “boring procession”. But in 1996 it had one of the most bizarre results ever seen in Formula 1. About The Monaco Grand Prix The Monaco Grand Prix has been part of Formula 1 from the very beginning. Astonishingly, the race has…
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Netflix has teamed up with Mercedes and WhatsApp to take fans inside the biggest driver change in F1 history. Where Can I Watch It? The Seat is available now to watch on Netflix and has a run time of 40 minutes. What’s It All About? The Seat is an unprecedented inside look that led to…
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A Q3 incident shuffled the grid into an unexpected order, and a Formula 1 veteran claimed yet another podium spot. About The Miami Grand Prix Motorsports in Miami have come in all shapes and sizes over the years. The Homestead-Miami Speedway now hosts Nascar, Indycar, the AMA Superbikes Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship. Even…