Everything Trackside
Driven by the fans, for the fans
Author: Jamie Cooper
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As we reported earlier today, Redbull has confirmed that Danny Ricciardo will replace Nyck DeVries for the remaining races of the 2023 season. Nyck out, Danny In Nyck DeVries’s form for the early part of the 2023 season has been underwhelming and it seems that Redbull has agreed and pulled the plug on the partnership.…
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Danny Ricciardo may be retuning to Formula 1 quicker than some may have thought. Rumours have been building recently that the Ex McLaren driver will return to F1 with Alpha Tauri. The DeVries Problem Redbull decided to swoop for DeVries after his super-sub performance at the 2022 Italian GP where he replace Alex Albon at…
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As Verstappen and Redbull continue to the Championship with a faultless drive, the 2023 British GP belongs to McLaren with Lando Norris taking second and Oscar Piastri finishing fourth. Are McLaren back? The Start Max Verstappen started in a now familiar pole position at the British GP, however he was joined by a new driver,…
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Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for the British GP. Free practice at this weekend’s British GP is an important one for a number of teams, as several have brough new parts that are needing assessed. Alpha Tauri and Afla Romeo have brought several new upgrades in an effort to drag themselves away from the rear…
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The 1973 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the last to be run on the uncompromising high speed perimeter track. It produced a race which would have huge ramifications for some teams, drivers and the circuit overall. There is a very simple reason why the United Kingdom became the dominant player in Formula One. It’s…
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The current Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring is one of the better circuits on the calendar. Beautiful scenery, gradient, character and challenge. It is however a shadow of the circuit layout it sits within. The old circuit it replaced was mighty and fierce in the extreme. This is the story of the…
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Helmut Marko has put an element of blame at Lewis Hamilton for how Alex Albon Redbull career played out Alex Albon and Redbull Albon’s career started off well enough at Redbull while driving for Toro Rosso leading to Redbull promoting him to the main Redbull team to replace the struggling Pierre Gasly during the 2019…
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The team behind the successful F2 and F3 squads, Hitech has confirmed that they have applied to enter Formula 1 from 2026. New Investment Hitech’s decision to apply to enter Formula 1 has been helped due the team securing a major new investor. Parent company Hitech Global confirmed that they had sold a 25 percent…
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If you’ve been closely following F2, the name Oliver Bearman has undoubtedly captured your attention. At just 18 years old, Bearman has already made a significant impact, amassing poles and wins in both F3 and F2. His exceptional performance has earned him a commendable third place in F3, trailing the winner, Victor Martins, by a…
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“My dream has always been to be a racing engineer. When I got my first job and my first salary, that was a big moment. Everything else was just a bonus.” Red Bull Racing’s history in Formula One is intricately linked to the genius and expertise of Adrian Newey, regarded as one of the greatest…
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After completing a fantastic 58 laps on Hard tires and securing a solid P7 at the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Alex Albon demonstrated his prowess with the Williams team. This remarkable performance not only marked his career-best position (at Williams) but also earned him six valuable points for the team, along with the…
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As Formula One, involves five automotive brands as team owners/engine suppliers, it naturally starts a conversation of bringing in their technology to ‘everyday’ cars. “There are examples of direct transfer but there is also indirect transfer, where F1 serves as a research laboratory for developing new solutions and showing the world what is possible.” Paddy…
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Red Bull has already had an incredible run of dominance in Formula 1 from 2010 to 2013 and they seem to be back on top for more. Let’s get into some of the factors that contributed to their success. V8 Era During the early 2010s, the size of Formula 1 cars were a lot smaller…
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On Thursday 15th June, the news broke that the W Series had gone into administration. But what was even more heartbreaking… the news coverage. The problem? Gender bland sexism. A term which describes the down playing of female athletes in comparison to men and the lacklustre presentation of women’s sport. Gender Bland Sexism The majority…
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The Canadian GP results, pretty predictable right? With the pole sitter usually taking the win here in Canada, it was a similar story today with Verstappen taking his 41st win. Accompanied on the podium by Alonso and Hamilton. Fun fact, 40% of Red Bull’s victories have come from Verstappen. Unsurprising in this era of Dutch…
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Fifty years ago Formula One saw the safety car used for the first time. The results were shambolic and it’s still not totally clear who actually won. This is the story of that epic tangle of a race. Sitting ten miles North of the bank of Lake Ontario sits Mosport Park. This is the original…
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Weather, Timing and Strategy all played it’s part in a dramatic Canadian GP Qualifying, Perez and LeClerc out in Q1 and a Verstappen pole with Nico Hulkenberg starting in a team best second. Q1 The first part of quali was delayed after an early red flag due to Zhou’s Alfa Romeo car stopping (but restarting),…
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After failing to secure funding, it’s time to say goodbye to the W Series. The all-female series hit financial trouble last year, cutting the third season short despite only two rounds remaining. The aim was to secure investment or a takeover deal so that the championship could be resumed in 2023. But today the news…
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Yes, that’s right! You’re invited to the McLaren Technology Centre tour! McLaren x GetYourGuide are levelling up the fan experience by allowing you behind the scenes on an exclusive tour of the McLaren Technology Centre. With 99% of fans never attending a race it’s important for Formula 1 teams to improve fan experiences away from…
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Have you seen the Formula 1 power ranking? Did you notice that only 5% of Formula 1’s most influential players are women? Paddock Magazine’s 2023 Formula 1 power list was published last month. Of the top 100 ranked, only 5 of them were women. Sacia Woodward Hill : General Council Formula 1 (ranked 42) Safra…