grand prix racing
Mexican F1 Racer Sergio Perez Backs Campaign Against Trump's Wall
Sergio Perez has thrown his support behind a Mexican Grand Prix initiative to show solidarity for his country, in light of the fallout being caused by American president Donald Trump's attempts to build a wall between the two nations.
Remembering Formula 1's Long Relationship With Apartheid South Africa
By 1985, most sports had long since turned their back on apartheid South Africa, but Formula 1 was still competing there annually. When it finally left, humanitarian reasons may not have been top of the agenda.
Ross Brawn Lands Key Role as New-Look F1 Structure is Revealed
Formula 1 world champion team owner Ross Brawn will return to grand prix racing in a newly-created role of 'Managing Director, Motor Sports', as part of Liberty Media's takeover of the sport.
The British Grand Prix Star Who Flew the Flag for Nazi Germany
Handsome, brave and talented, Richard Seaman was among the brightest stars of inter-war grand prix racing, but today he is largely forgotten in Britain. That is in no small part down to his close links with Hitler and Nazi Germany.
F1 "Went wrong" When it Started Listening to Fans – Villeneuve
Formula 1 took the wrong path when it started listening to the fans in an attempt to improve the show, believes 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve.
Manor's Formula 1 Future in Doubt
The future of the Manor Formula 1 team has been thrown into doubt amid mounting suggestions that the outfit is on the verge of going into administration.
Will Teenage Rookie Lance Stroll Show His Talent is Worth More Than His Money in F1?
There is no denying the financial backing from his family has made things easier for Lance Stroll during his career leading to securing an F1 driver with Williams. Now it's time to show he deserves to be there.
The Life and Death of Formula 1’s Pioneering Prince
Two days before Christmas 1985, an elderly man died after suffering a heart attack at Barons Court station in West London. Those who saw him slump to the ground had no idea that he was a member of the Thai royal family – and a part of Formula 1 history.
Sex, Drugs and Formula 1: Tommy Byrne's Wild Ride
Tommy Byrne was a gifted young racing driver, but his Formula 1 career was short lived. The exact reasons for this are unclear – though the Irishman's fondness for drink, drugs and women cannot have helped his cause.
Schumacher, Rosberg, and the Question of Legacy in Formula 1
Nico Rosberg's abrupt retirement leaves him with a pristine Formula 1 legacy. Contrast this with his former teammate Michael Schumacher, whose failed comeback did little for the German legend's towering reputation.
The Formula 1 Hopeful Who Played Getaway Driver For The Great Train Robbery
London-born Roy James was an aspiring Formula 1 driver who raced against a young Jackie Stewart. But while the Scot was winning world titles, James was serving a 30-year prison sentence for his role in the Great Train Robbery.
Nico Rosberg's Triumph of Mind Over Matter
After more than 200 grands prix, Nico Rosberg is finally Formula 1 world champion. It was a heard-earned triumph that owes as much to Rosberg's mental fortitude and resilience as to his abilities behind the wheel.