Formula 1
Paying for It
Formula 1’s Strange Relationship with 'Pay Drivers'
Once derided as possessing far more money than talent, pay drivers are now ubiquitous in F1 – and some of them are bloody quick. What does this often pejorative term mean in the modern context?
Jim Weeks
7.14.17
Formula 1
Lance Stroll's F1 Podium Race Is a Big Middle Finger to Jacques Villeneuve
Weeks after Villeneuve said Stroll is having one of the worst rookie seasons in Formula 1 history, the 18-year-old had the best race of his career.
Kyle Cantlon
6.26.17
Formula 1
Jacques Villeneuve: Lance Stroll 'One of the Worst' Rookies in F1 History
Stroll, 18, has struggled immensely as the first Canadian F1 driver since Villeneuve.
Kyle Cantlon
6.14.17
Formula 1
Montreal's Legendary F1 Circuit Is Part of the Canadian Grand Prix Allure
The picturesque GP has retained its character and turned into the country's largest sporting event, thanks to passionate fans and a classic, unchanged track.
Matthew Walthert
6.13.17
Monaco or Bust
A Formula 1 Crew Member Explains the Challenges of the Monaco Grand Prix
Fielding an F1 car is tough. Doing it in the cramped confines of Monaco is close to impossible. So how do the crews get the job done?
Jim Weeks
5.26.17
the death of ayrton senna
The Death of Ayrton Senna and the Long Search for Blame
Ayrton Senna died on 1 May 1994. What followed was a grim afterword to the great Brazilian's life story: the search for an explanation and, ultimately, for someone to blame for his death.
Jim Weeks
5.1.17
mysterious minor royals
The Mysterious Nigerian Prince Who Scammed His Way Into Owning an F1 Team
Ahead of the 1999 season, a Nigerian prince became the co-owner of Formula 1 stalwarts Arrows. Before the campaign was over he had disappeared, leaving the team in the lurch and considerable confusion as to his motives.
Jim Weeks
3.24.17
Formula 1
Why Lance Stroll's Car Matters More Than His Skill in Rookie F1 Season
The deep-pocketed 18-year-old Canadian will make his much-anticipated F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend.
Matthew Walthert
3.23.17
disciples of michael schumacher
In Conversation With Esteban Ocon, France's Newest Formula 1 Star
VICE Sports sat down with rising F1 star Esteban Ocon to discuss the new grand prix season, his old rivalry with Max Verstappen, and looking down on his rivals as the tallest driver on the grid.
Jim Weeks
3.23.17
F1
After Ringing the Changes, Will Formula 1 Be Worth Watching Again in 2017?
If there is an institution with more lapsed followers than the Catholic Church, it's Formula 1. Will a raft of changes to the cars bring back the glory days, or is it doomed to another year in the doldrums?
Ben Halls
3.22.17
man against machine
The Cult: Fernando Alonso
Ahead of the new F1 season, we're inducting a modern grand prix great into The Cult. With his career nearing its conclusion, Fernando Alonso's haul of two world titles feels like scant reward for a man of such extensive talents.
Jim Weeks
3.21.17
F1
Formula 1 and Motorcycle Champion John Surtees Dies Aged 83
Surtees was Formula 1 world champion in 1964 with Ferrari and was the only man to win both the F1 and motorcycling grand prix titles.
Pablo Elizalde, motorsport.com
3.10.17
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