Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: Aimee Edwards
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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…
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The 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was one of the most action-packed and drama-filled debuts in Formula 1 history. About The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was set to be held in Qiddiya. The purpose-built facility was designed to be capable of hosting all FIA categories, including Formula 1, with the…
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There’s been plenty of showdowns at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and 2021 saw the start of what would become an epic clash of the titans. About The Bahrain Grand Prix Bahrain first joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2004. It was a significant moment, as it was the first Formula 1 race to be held…
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The Japanese Grand Prix is always a fan-favourite. We look back at the 2012 Japanese Grand Prix, and a very special race for Kamui Kobayashi. About The Japanese Grand Prix The Japanese Grand Prix has been part of Formula 1 since 1976. For the first two years, it was held at the Fuji Speedway in…
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The Shanghai International Circuit has seen some brilliant races, so we look back to one of the greatest – the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix. About The Chinese Grand Prix The Chinese Grand Prix has featured on the Formula One race calendar since 2004. After a brief absence in between 2020 and 2023 (thanks to a…