South Africa, a country famous for its stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, diverse culture and places like Cape Town and Johannesburg has produced many successful racing drivers in the past. Those include 1979 F1 world champion Jody Scheckter, Touring car driver Mike Briggs, F1 Medical car driver Alan van der Merwe and former F1 driver Desirè Wilson. Its role in motorsport though continues with the next generation of drivers seeking triumph and glory. One of those is 25-year old Kelvin van der Linde. (more…)
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The race that never happened – A guide to Spa 2021
Ever since I started to watch Formula 1 in 2017 I had the dream of attending a race weekend in person. In 2019 I then finally booked tickets for the 2020 Belgian GP but due to Covid-19, it wasn’t open to the public. I was incredibly sad as I had already been looking forward to it. Another year ran its course and in 2021 it was then finally time for me to attend my first ever race weekend. And let me tell you, it was unforgettable! (more…)
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Esteban Ocon – From living in a caravan to winning an F1 race
Born into a middle-class family as the son of a mechanic Esteban Ocon was always well supported by his parents. But the early stages of his motorsport career weren’t easy. His family struggled to afford his participation in karting to the point that they even sold their house to make it possible. Esteban spent this time of his life living in a caravan and traveling from race to race while still completing his studies. But with all these sacrifices came also responsibility and pressure: The pressure to be good, to not fail, to make it all worth it. There were difficult times; times that he struggled; personal blows of fate. But in the end, Esteban never gave up and achieved his childhood dream of being a Formula 1 driver and even more… (more…)
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Lights-Out: Prestige and Glory
When we talk about a Casino, luxurious yachts, a posh lifestyle and one of the most iconic Formula 1 venues of all time it can only be Monaco. The race is considered to be one of the most prestigious events and it is part of the triple crown. (more…)
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Lights-Out: Pizza, Pasta, Imola
For the second round of the 2021 Formula 1 world championship the series returned to Imola. A classic track with just a few difficult overtaking opportunities. So expectations for a nerve-racking race were rather low. But with a very close field and surprising conditions, everything changed. The phrase ‘Oh, Mama Mia!’ was never more suitable.
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‘Being in the car is like a therapy session’
Growing up as the daughter of a racing driver Amna al Qubaisi was almost destined to follow in the same footsteps. But the young bubbly woman has a much rockier path to take than most young drivers as she’s a female in a male-dominated sport. The dream though is the same: Formula 1.
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‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take’
Born and bred in the USA Jak Crawford is a young racing prodigy striving for greatness. But not in IndyCar or NASCAR. No, he wants to prove the odds wrong and become the next sensation in Formula 1. (more…)
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‘I never in a million years thought I would work in F1.’
Being born and raised in Buckinghamshire in the south-east around the High Wycombe area in England, Matt Gallagher was just a little boy with a utopian dream. (more…)
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‘Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life’
Growing up in the glamourous city of Abu Dhabi you wouldn’t expect a little girl to choose karting as a hobby. But that’s exactly what eighteen-year-old Hamda Al Qubaisi did back then. (more…)
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Mick Schumacher – Is he worthy of the F2 crown ?
Mick Schumacher, a famous last name that will ring a bell by almost every single person around the world, who is familiar with motorsport. He’s the son of seven time F1 worldchampion Michael Schumacher – the most successful ever F1 driver up to today. (more…)