Formula 1: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
F1 2010 Entry List
In June the International Automobile Federation announced the official entry list of the teams confirmed for the 2010 Formula 1 championship. Certain teams are provisional, pending acceptance of new rules for the 2010 season.
In June the International Automobile Federation announced the official entry list of the teams confirmed for the 2010 Formula 1 championship. Certain teams are provisional, pending acceptance of new rules for the 2010 season.
Carbon Fiber F1 Cars
A revolution in racing car body materials in the early 1980s led to the standard Formula 1 racing car chassis of today. No longer made of a metal, today's F1 cars are made of an ultra light and strong plastic-like material called carbon fiber, which used to be more associated with the aerospace industry than with racing cars. Formula 1 engineers have become so adept at working with carbon composite materials, however, that other industries now turn to it for advice.
A revolution in racing car body materials in the early 1980s led to the standard Formula 1 racing car chassis of today. No longer made of a metal, today's F1 cars are made of an ultra light and strong plastic-like material called carbon fiber, which used to be more associated with the aerospace industry than with racing cars. Formula 1 engineers have become so adept at working with carbon composite materials, however, that other industries now turn to it for advice.
Lewis Hamilton: F1 Driver
Lewis Hamilton's rise to the pinnacle of world motor racing is a story unique in the history of Formula 1. After years of proving to be one of the fastest, most successful drivers in the lower series the young British driver joined the illustrious McLaren Mercedes team in 2007 to become the first black driver in F1 history. He won the drivers' title in 2008, to become the youngest ever winner of the title.
Lewis Hamilton's rise to the pinnacle of world motor racing is a story unique in the history of Formula 1. After years of proving to be one of the fastest, most successful drivers in the lower series the young British driver joined the illustrious McLaren Mercedes team in 2007 to become the first black driver in F1 history. He won the drivers' title in 2008, to become the youngest ever winner of the title.
F1 Wind Tunnels
Aerodynamics on Formula 1 cars is a science of gaining the most grip through using the wind. Unlike with airplanes, the wings of a racing car push the car down to the track, not up in the air. The effect allows a car to slide less and turn a faster lap. To develop the best aerodynamic grip possible, F1 teams use a wind tunnel.
Aerodynamics on Formula 1 cars is a science of gaining the most grip through using the wind. Unlike with airplanes, the wings of a racing car push the car down to the track, not up in the air. The effect allows a car to slide less and turn a faster lap. To develop the best aerodynamic grip possible, F1 teams use a wind tunnel.
Ferrari
A photo of the Ferrari team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Ferrari team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Renault
A photo of the Renault F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Renault F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
McLaren Mercedes
A photo of the McLaren Mercedes F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the McLaren Mercedes F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Nick Mason's McLaren F1 GTR
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Nick Mason's McLaren F1 GTR was also there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Nick Mason's McLaren F1 GTR was also there.
F1 Driver Changes 2009
Every summer the Formula 1 teams start deciding who they will sign for the following season. Although some drivers have longterm contracts, other drivers are frequently on the move from team to team. Others are cut quickly and disappear. The so-called "silly season" is a period where the puzzle of who will race for whom comes together piece by piece, and often depends on one or two important links in the chain.
Every summer the Formula 1 teams start deciding who they will sign for the following season. Although some drivers have longterm contracts, other drivers are frequently on the move from team to team. Others are cut quickly and disappear. The so-called "silly season" is a period where the puzzle of who will race for whom comes together piece by piece, and often depends on one or two important links in the chain.
Spyker
A photo of the Spyker F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Spyker F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
F1 for Ignoramuses
Formula 1 is the most popular form of world motor racing, unlike IndyCar, which has a much smaller fan base, thanks partly to a division of the two major open-wheel series in the U.S. in the past decade. F1 is at the pinnacle of motor racing both technologically and in terms of the quality of the drivers - not IndyCar. In IndyCar, the cars are built by teams according to regulations. IndyCar races on oval tracks, F1 never does.
Formula 1 is the most popular form of world motor racing, unlike IndyCar, which has a much smaller fan base, thanks partly to a division of the two major open-wheel series in the U.S. in the past decade. F1 is at the pinnacle of motor racing both technologically and in terms of the quality of the drivers - not IndyCar. In IndyCar, the cars are built by teams according to regulations. IndyCar races on oval tracks, F1 never does.
Bridgestone F1 Tires
Bridgestone creates its tires using computer design teams. Tires are tested on simulators and on the track. Many different kinds of materials go into a racing tire, including steel, oils, carbon blacks and, of course, rubber.
Bridgestone creates its tires using computer design teams. Tires are tested on simulators and on the track. Many different kinds of materials go into a racing tire, including steel, oils, carbon blacks and, of course, rubber.
Toyota
A photo of the Toyota F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Toyota F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Honda
A photo of the Honda F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Honda F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Ferrari Enters New Era
Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team to have raced in the series since the championship was founded in 1950. It is also the most successful team in F1 history. After dominating for the last decade and breaking F1 team records with Michael Schumacher driving, Ferrari now enters a new era after the German's retirement.
Ferrari is the only Formula 1 team to have raced in the series since the championship was founded in 1950. It is also the most successful team in F1 history. After dominating for the last decade and breaking F1 team records with Michael Schumacher driving, Ferrari now enters a new era after the German's retirement.
BMW Sauber
Photo of BMW Sauber's motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Photo of BMW Sauber's motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Super Aguri
A photo of the Super Aguri motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Super Aguri motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Red Bull
A photo of the Red Bull F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Red Bull F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Toro Rosso
A photo of the Toro Rosso motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Toro Rosso motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
Williams
A photo of the Williams F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
A photo of the Williams F1 team motor home. At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world.
F1 Race Strategy
Formula 1 is not only the most advanced form of racing technologically, it is also the most advanced in terms of race strategy. Which tires to use, how many pit stops to make, how much fuel to put in the car before the race - these are all elements that a team's strategist calculates to know how best to tackle a certain race track.
Formula 1 is not only the most advanced form of racing technologically, it is also the most advanced in terms of race strategy. Which tires to use, how many pit stops to make, how much fuel to put in the car before the race - these are all elements that a team's strategist calculates to know how best to tackle a certain race track.
Adrian Sutil
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Adrian Sutil, the Spyker driver.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Adrian Sutil, the Spyker driver.
Kimi Raikkonen: F1 Driver
After twice finishing second in the Formula 1 drivers' title series at McLaren, Kimi Raikkonen joined Ferrari in 2007. At the dominant team of the last decade, in 2007 the Finnish driver finally broke the jinx and took his first championship crown.
After twice finishing second in the Formula 1 drivers' title series at McLaren, Kimi Raikkonen joined Ferrari in 2007. At the dominant team of the last decade, in 2007 the Finnish driver finally broke the jinx and took his first championship crown.
Kart Teams Provide Garage Materials and the Garage Itself
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. The big companies that make the karts, like Birel, travel to races with chassis, engines, tools and all the necessary pieces for a karting weekend.
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. The big companies that make the karts, like Birel, travel to races with chassis, engines, tools and all the necessary pieces for a karting weekend.
2009 F1 Schedule
See where the Formula 1 drivers will race in 2009. This is the 2009 provisional calendar as announced by the International Automobile Federation in June 2008.
See where the Formula 1 drivers will race in 2009. This is the 2009 provisional calendar as announced by the International Automobile Federation in June 2008.
McLaren's New Motor Home Was Introduced at the British Grand Prix 2007
At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world. The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Brand Center.
At the European races on the Formula 1 calendar the teams all bring their own elaborate motor home to each race. In these elaborate traveling hospitality areas, the teams carry out their relations with the press and sponsors. They also use the motor homes as a dining area to feed the members of the team. Each season sees a new motor home or an addition to an old one, as the paddock evolves into the most luxurious racing city in the world. The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Brand Center.
A 250cc Two Stroke Go-Kart With Bodywork
The 250cc two stroke class pictured here is not often used by the younger drivers rising the categories to F1. But it is a lot of fun even for adults, and some 250cc karts reach speeds almost as fast as Formula 1 cars.
The 250cc two stroke class pictured here is not often used by the younger drivers rising the categories to F1. But it is a lot of fun even for adults, and some 250cc karts reach speeds almost as fast as Formula 1 cars.
McLaren Mercedes: F1 Team
McLaren Mercedes is the second most successful Formula 1 team, behind Ferrari. It has won races in five different decades of racing in the FIA Formula 1 world championship. From its earliest years, in the 1960s, it has been one of the top teams. It made a successful transition to new management in the early 1980s, when Ron Dennis took over running the team, and the period when Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna raced as team mates was one of the strongest in F1 history.
McLaren Mercedes is the second most successful Formula 1 team, behind Ferrari. It has won races in five different decades of racing in the FIA Formula 1 world championship. From its earliest years, in the 1960s, it has been one of the top teams. It made a successful transition to new management in the early 1980s, when Ron Dennis took over running the team, and the period when Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna raced as team mates was one of the strongest in F1 history.
Lightweight F1 Drivers
How much does a Formula 1 driver weigh? What is the ideal height? These are questions that have not been heard for a few years in a sport where the best drivers used to be like horse racing jockeys. But thanks to a new technology called KERS introduced in 2009, the question of driver heights and weights came back again - more relevant than ever.
How much does a Formula 1 driver weigh? What is the ideal height? These are questions that have not been heard for a few years in a sport where the best drivers used to be like horse racing jockeys. But thanks to a new technology called KERS introduced in 2009, the question of driver heights and weights came back again - more relevant than ever.
Red Bull F1 Team
The Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team joined the sport in 2005 after buying the Jaguar team. After a first promising season, it did less well in its second year. But by hiring one of the best technical directors in the sport, Adrian Newey, and changing to the world champion Renault engine, the 2007 season looks promising. The team is part of the marketing program of the Red Bull Austrian energy drink company. Red Bull is involved in many sports around the world.
The Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team joined the sport in 2005 after buying the Jaguar team. After a first promising season, it did less well in its second year. But by hiring one of the best technical directors in the sport, Adrian Newey, and changing to the world champion Renault engine, the 2007 season looks promising. The team is part of the marketing program of the Red Bull Austrian energy drink company. Red Bull is involved in many sports around the world.
F1 Drivers Points System
The Formula 1 drivers' title is decided through a simple system of point scoring at each race. Here's how it works over the season.
The Formula 1 drivers' title is decided through a simple system of point scoring at each race. Here's how it works over the season.
Jenson Button: Honda F1 Driver
After seven seasons in the sport, Jenson Button finally won his first Formula 1 race in 2006 at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The victory justified one of the most difficult decisions in his career when in 2004 he broke a contract with the Williams team in order to stay with the Honda team, causing bitterness and criticism throughout the paddock.
After seven seasons in the sport, Jenson Button finally won his first Formula 1 race in 2006 at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The victory justified one of the most difficult decisions in his career when in 2004 he broke a contract with the Williams team in order to stay with the Honda team, causing bitterness and criticism throughout the paddock.
Arnaud Kozlinski: Professional Kart Racer for Life
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. Arnaud Kozlinski is a professional kart racer.
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. Arnaud Kozlinski is a professional kart racer.
Sebastian Vettel: F1 Driver
When Sebastian Vettel was called in to replace Robert Kubica at the U.S. Grand Prix in 2007 and finished eighth he became the youngest driver to score a point in Formula 1. Vettel was the test driver at the BMW Sauber team, but he was also part of the Red Bull Energy drink's driver development program. So when Scott Speed was kicked out of the Toro Rosso team before the Hungarian Grand Prix that same year, Vettel was hired to replace him.
When Sebastian Vettel was called in to replace Robert Kubica at the U.S. Grand Prix in 2007 and finished eighth he became the youngest driver to score a point in Formula 1. Vettel was the test driver at the BMW Sauber team, but he was also part of the Red Bull Energy drink's driver development program. So when Scott Speed was kicked out of the Toro Rosso team before the Hungarian Grand Prix that same year, Vettel was hired to replace him.
Outline of Typical F1 Weekend
On the Monday before the race the teams send advance crews to begin setting up the motor homes and garages.
On the Monday before the race the teams send advance crews to begin setting up the motor homes and garages.
It's a Formula 1 in Miniature in Every Way
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. Kart tire technology looks very much like that of the Formula 1 cars, but in miniature.
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. Kart tire technology looks very much like that of the Formula 1 cars, but in miniature.
Takuma Sato
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Takuma Sato, the Super Aguri driver.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Takuma Sato, the Super Aguri driver.
The Aston Martin BBR4/250 Formula 1 Car of 1959
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The Aston Martin BBR4/250 Formula 1 Car of 1959 was there too.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The Aston Martin BBR4/250 Formula 1 Car of 1959 was there too.
F1 KERS Technology
In 2009 as part of Formula 1's effort to become more environmentally friendly and relevant, the series began using a Kinetic Energy Recovery System to collect energy normally wasted during braking, and to re-use it in short bursts of power to increase speed and help in overtaking.
In 2009 as part of Formula 1's effort to become more environmentally friendly and relevant, the series began using a Kinetic Energy Recovery System to collect energy normally wasted during braking, and to re-use it in short bursts of power to increase speed and help in overtaking.
Anthony Davidson
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Anthony Davidson, the Super Aguri driver.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Anthony Davidson, the Super Aguri driver.
With all the Glamour in Monaco, the Grid Girls are Sometimes Forgotten
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Glamorous grid girls.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Glamorous grid girls.
Unlike in Formula 1 Racing, in Karting a Driver Can Work on His Own Engine
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly.
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly.
Fernando Alonso: F1 Champion
In 2006 Fernando Alonso became the youngest double world champion in Formula 1 history, and the youngest to win consecutive drivers' titles. In fact, at 25, but with five seasons of F1 racing behind him, the Spaniard had a series of "youngest" records to his name. He then joined McLaren-Mercedes for 2007, just missed on the title, and rejoined Renault for 2008.
In 2006 Fernando Alonso became the youngest double world champion in Formula 1 history, and the youngest to win consecutive drivers' titles. In fact, at 25, but with five seasons of F1 racing behind him, the Spaniard had a series of "youngest" records to his name. He then joined McLaren-Mercedes for 2007, just missed on the title, and rejoined Renault for 2008.
FIA, F1 Governing Body
The International Automobile Federation is based in Paris and Geneva, Switzerland and is the governing body of world motor racing. As such, it is the rules maker and owner of the Formula 1 world championship. The FIA organizes the F1 schedule and oversees safety, rules and regulations and licenses for drivers. It also takes care of disputes, both on the track and off, regarding rules, regulations and conduct.
The International Automobile Federation is based in Paris and Geneva, Switzerland and is the governing body of world motor racing. As such, it is the rules maker and owner of the Formula 1 world championship. The FIA organizes the F1 schedule and oversees safety, rules and regulations and licenses for drivers. It also takes care of disputes, both on the track and off, regarding rules, regulations and conduct.
Williams F1 Team Moves On
Williams is the third most successful team in the history of Formula 1, behind Ferrari and McLaren. But the team, joint owned by Frank Williams and Patrick Head, has not won a world title since 1997. After a brief return to the forefront in 2003, the team dropped down, but not out. It starts the 2007 season with a new engine supplier, in Toyota, and new hopes.
Williams is the third most successful team in the history of Formula 1, behind Ferrari and McLaren. But the team, joint owned by Frank Williams and Patrick Head, has not won a world title since 1997. After a brief return to the forefront in 2003, the team dropped down, but not out. It starts the 2007 season with a new engine supplier, in Toyota, and new hopes.
Kart Engines Are Miniature Masterpieces of Power
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. Traditionally, kart engines are two-stroke 100cc to 125cc powerhouses. Lately, though, four-stroke engines have begun to take over.
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. Traditionally, kart engines are two-stroke 100cc to 125cc powerhouses. Lately, though, four-stroke engines have begun to take over.
Nick Mason's Two Passions: Cars and Music
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Nick Mason's Drums were also there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Nick Mason's Drums were also there.
The Renault V6 EF4 Engine Powered Ayrton Senna to his First Victory
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The Renault V6 EF4 Engine that powered Ayrton Senna to his first victory was there as well.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The Renault V6 EF4 Engine that powered Ayrton Senna to his first victory was there as well.
Slick Tires are a Rare Sight in Formula 1 These Days
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Slick Michelin tires in Monaco.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Slick Michelin tires in Monaco.
Mark Webber: Australian Racer
Australian driver Mark Webber enters a crucial year in his career as he joins the Red Bull team in 2007. After five years in F1, Webber, 30, will partner David Coulthard, one of the most victorious drivers still racing. Webber has outraced all of his teammates, but always seemed to be at the wrong team at the wrong time, or, as in the case of Williams, the right team at the wrong time.
Australian driver Mark Webber enters a crucial year in his career as he joins the Red Bull team in 2007. After five years in F1, Webber, 30, will partner David Coulthard, one of the most victorious drivers still racing. Webber has outraced all of his teammates, but always seemed to be at the wrong team at the wrong time, or, as in the case of Williams, the right team at the wrong time.
F1 Qualifying Explained
Formula 1 qualifying is a unique system of grid designation unlike any other in motor racing. After five seasons of incessant changes, the sport has finally found a system that works - well, almost.
Formula 1 qualifying is a unique system of grid designation unlike any other in motor racing. After five seasons of incessant changes, the sport has finally found a system that works - well, almost.
Christie's Brabham Repco BT20 1966
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Brabham Repco BT20 was also there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Brabham Repco BT20 was also there.
Felipe Massa
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Felipe Massa, the Ferrari driver.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Felipe Massa, the Ferrari driver.
Robert Kubica: F1 Driver
Robert Kubica was such a fast and dependable test driver for the BMW Sauber team in 2006 that before the season ended the team gave him the opportunity to replace Jacques Villeneuve as full time racer. Kubica became the first Polish driver in Formula 1 and took part in six races, finishing as high as third at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
Robert Kubica was such a fast and dependable test driver for the BMW Sauber team in 2006 that before the season ended the team gave him the opportunity to replace Jacques Villeneuve as full time racer. Kubica became the first Polish driver in Formula 1 and took part in six races, finishing as high as third at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.
F1 Car Beauty Contest
A Formula 1 car is a thing of beauty and a joy forever - to steal from a famous poet. Join in the poll to choose the most beautiful F1 car of the 2008 season.
A Formula 1 car is a thing of beauty and a joy forever - to steal from a famous poet. Join in the poll to choose the most beautiful F1 car of the 2008 season.
F1 Timing Screens
Formula 1 has amongst the most complex timing systems in motor racing. But the Formula One Management timing tool, once mastered, is also one of the most useful ways for fans, teams and the F1 drivers themselves to see who is doing what at a Grand Prix race. The screen with live timing is found at the circuits and on the Formula1.com web site. Here is a precis based on FOM images and explanations of how it operates.
Formula 1 has amongst the most complex timing systems in motor racing. But the Formula One Management timing tool, once mastered, is also one of the most useful ways for fans, teams and the F1 drivers themselves to see who is doing what at a Grand Prix race. The screen with live timing is found at the circuits and on the Formula1.com web site. Here is a precis based on FOM images and explanations of how it operates.
Tony Kart, One of the Best Kart Constructors in the World
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. Tony Kart company was on hand to demonstrate its karts at the Kart Discovery fair outside Paris in February.
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. Tony Kart company was on hand to demonstrate its karts at the Kart Discovery fair outside Paris in February.
Nick Mason's Maserati 250 F of 1957
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Mason's Maserati 250 F of 1957 was extraordinary to look at and think about Juan Manuel Fangio driving one of them in 1957.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Mason's Maserati 250 F of 1957 was extraordinary to look at and think about Juan Manuel Fangio driving one of them in 1957.
A Matra Formula 1 Car
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. A Matra Formula 1 Car was also there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. A Matra Formula 1 Car was also there.
An Early Renault, and an Early Pros
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Alain Prost's 1982 Renault was also there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Alain Prost's 1982 Renault was also there.
Felipe Massa: Ferrari Driver
Felipe Massa climbed his way steadily and quietly up the Formula 1 ladder at Sauber until last year he had his big chance as a regular driver for the Ferrari team. As Michael Schumacher's teammate the Brazilian did not disappoint, winning the first two races of his career, at the Turkish Grand Prix and the Brazilian Grand Prix. As teammate to Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari, Massa became a favorite to win the drivers' title.
Felipe Massa climbed his way steadily and quietly up the Formula 1 ladder at Sauber until last year he had his big chance as a regular driver for the Ferrari team. As Michael Schumacher's teammate the Brazilian did not disappoint, winning the first two races of his career, at the Turkish Grand Prix and the Brazilian Grand Prix. As teammate to Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari, Massa became a favorite to win the drivers' title.
The Best Karting Tracks Allow Lots of Room for Passing
The Circuit Carole is more of a motorcycle racing track than a karting track, but its large size lends itself well to karts, particularly the hairpin down near the pit area. During the Discovery Kart fair in February, the 250cc karts delighted the public both on the track and off.
The Circuit Carole is more of a motorcycle racing track than a karting track, but its large size lends itself well to karts, particularly the hairpin down near the pit area. During the Discovery Kart fair in February, the 250cc karts delighted the public both on the track and off.
Danni Minogue Showed Up On the Starting Grid at the Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1 races have always attracted celebrities and stars. The 2008 season was no different. The stars particularly enjoy visiting the starting grid in the minutes before a race starts. There they can get close to the cars and drivers. Danni Minogue, who used to go out with Jacques Villeneuve, showed up again.
Formula 1 races have always attracted celebrities and stars. The 2008 season was no different. The stars particularly enjoy visiting the starting grid in the minutes before a race starts. There they can get close to the cars and drivers. Danni Minogue, who used to go out with Jacques Villeneuve, showed up again.
Kart Tracks Are Familiar Looking Venues, F1 on a Small Scale
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. The paddock, trackside and garages are easier to access to see, hear and smell the karts, where future stars of Formula 1 learn their sport.
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations - everything a driver must know to race at the highest level starts at the lowest level. Karting even has its own world championship yearly. The paddock, trackside and garages are easier to access to see, hear and smell the karts, where future stars of Formula 1 learn their sport.
The Star of Retromobile
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. An Original Auto Union D-Type Grand Prix Car was there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. An Original Auto Union D-Type Grand Prix Car was there.
Formula 1 - Articles
An index of articles for the Formula 1 guide site.
An index of articles for the Formula 1 guide site.
An Alfa Romeo Tipo B of the Scuderia Ferrari
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. An Alfa Romeo Tipo B of the Scuderia Ferrari was there too.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. An Alfa Romeo Tipo B of the Scuderia Ferrari was there too.
Danica Patrick: Woman Racer
In 2008 Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a major international open-wheel race when she won an Indy Racing League event in Japan. Before that, however, she had a long career working here way up the levels in open-wheel racing in Europe with a view to making it to Formula 1. She first attracted international attention when she became the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500.
In 2008 Danica Patrick became the first woman to win a major international open-wheel race when she won an Indy Racing League event in Japan. Before that, however, she had a long career working here way up the levels in open-wheel racing in Europe with a view to making it to Formula 1. She first attracted international attention when she became the first woman to lead the Indianapolis 500.
The BRM Scirocco of 1963
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The BRM Scirocco of 1963 raced by Tony Settember, an American, was there too.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The BRM Scirocco of 1963 raced by Tony Settember, an American, was there too.
Michele Alboreto's Ferrari 126 C4
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Michele Alboreto's Ferrari 126 C4 was there as well.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Michele Alboreto's Ferrari 126 C4 was there as well.
Nick Mason's Aston Martin Ulster of 1935
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Nick Mason's Aston Martin Ulster of 1935 was also there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Nick Mason's Aston Martin Ulster of 1935 was also there.
Nico Rosberg: Williams Driver
Son of the Formula 1 world champion Keke Rosberg, Nico Rosberg proved in his first season that he is capable of racing with the best F1 drivers. In fact, as the youngest driver in the series, he is using his years as a driver at the Williams team intelligently to develop his technical knowledge and racecraft as he tries to follow in his father's footsteps. Nico scored two points in his first race in F1 and set the fastest lap. But the rest of his first season was less exemplary.
Son of the Formula 1 world champion Keke Rosberg, Nico Rosberg proved in his first season that he is capable of racing with the best F1 drivers. In fact, as the youngest driver in the series, he is using his years as a driver at the Williams team intelligently to develop his technical knowledge and racecraft as he tries to follow in his father's footsteps. Nico scored two points in his first race in F1 and set the fastest lap. But the rest of his first season was less exemplary.
A McLaren Return?
McLaren is one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history. But it has not won a world title since 1999, and in 2006 it failed even to win a race for the first time in a decade. With two new drivers, including double world champion Fernando Alonso, and with the best factory in the sport, is the team set for a return to victory in 2007?
McLaren is one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history. But it has not won a world title since 1999, and in 2006 it failed even to win a race for the first time in a decade. With two new drivers, including double world champion Fernando Alonso, and with the best factory in the sport, is the team set for a return to victory in 2007?
A Peugeot Type 7 of 1896 With a Bared Chassis
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. A Peugeot Type 7 of 1896 With a Bared Chassis was there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. A Peugeot Type 7 of 1896 With a Bared Chassis was there.
McLaren-Mercedes: Master Pit Crew
A collection of photos provided by both the Formula 1 teams and the About.com F1 guide. The collection will show cars in both publicity shots and from the races themselves. It will be updated throughout the season.
A collection of photos provided by both the Formula 1 teams and the About.com F1 guide. The collection will show cars in both publicity shots and from the races themselves. It will be updated throughout the season.
Gille Villeneuve's Ferrari Owned by Nick Mason
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The latter belonged to the finest single collection at the show, that of Nick Mason, the drummer of the Pink Floyd rock band.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The latter belonged to the finest single collection at the show, that of Nick Mason, the drummer of the Pink Floyd rock band.
The Amazing Blue Bugatti of 1934
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centrepiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The Amazing Blue Bugatti of 1934 Type 57 sports car was there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centrepiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The Amazing Blue Bugatti of 1934 Type 57 sports car was there.
Vitantonio Liuzzi
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Vitantonio Liuzzi, the Toro Rosso driver.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Vitantonio Liuzzi, the Toro Rosso driver.
Drivers_Standings
Here are the driver standings for the 2009 Formula 1 season.
Here are the driver standings for the 2009 Formula 1 season.
Among the Racing Car Drivers at Retromobile Was Eric Comas
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Eric Comas raced in Formula 1, but made his career in Racing in Japan, was also there.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Eric Comas raced in Formula 1, but made his career in Racing in Japan, was also there.
Who Was This Woman in Monaco?
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes.
Mark Webber Relaxed on the Morning of the Race in Monaco
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Mark Webber in pit lane on Sunday.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Mark Webber in pit lane on Sunday.
Indy 500 Vs. Monaco GP
The Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix are the world's two most famous motor races. Frequently, as both are raced in May, they fall on the same day. But despite having cars that look similar, there can be few races quite so different as these two classics.
The Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Grand Prix are the world's two most famous motor races. Frequently, as both are raced in May, they fall on the same day. But despite having cars that look similar, there can be few races quite so different as these two classics.
Schumacher_Interview
On the occasion of the inauguration of the Michael Schumacher World Champion Tower in October 2008, a real estate project in Abu Dhabi, the Formula 1 seven-time world champion gave an exclusive interview to Brad Spurgeon about his life two years after retiring from motor racing. The most successful driver in Formula 1 history, Schumacher is taking life easy and involving himself in several different projects while waiting for his next big passion after racing to come along.
On the occasion of the inauguration of the Michael Schumacher World Champion Tower in October 2008, a real estate project in Abu Dhabi, the Formula 1 seven-time world champion gave an exclusive interview to Brad Spurgeon about his life two years after retiring from motor racing. The most successful driver in Formula 1 history, Schumacher is taking life easy and involving himself in several different projects while waiting for his next big passion after racing to come along.
It May be First Class Glamour, Glitz and Hospitality for F1 Teams
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Monaco port.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Monaco port.
The Last Corner of the Spa Track Leading into the Grid
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display. A view of the modified last corner leading onto the straight and the grid.
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display. A view of the modified last corner leading onto the straight and the grid.
Nick Mason Not Only Loves Collecting Cars, He Races Them
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Nick Mason's Ferrari 250 GTO was there too.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. Nick Mason's Ferrari 250 GTO was there too.
F1 Standings
Results and standings of the 2009 Formula 1 season. Here are the winning drivers and teams of the season's 17 races.
Results and standings of the 2009 Formula 1 season. Here are the winning drivers and teams of the season's 17 races.
Lewis Hamilton at the Bahrain Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton at the Bahrain Grand Prix in an image gallery during his rookie season in Formula 1. Lewis's little brother Nicholas was also there.
Lewis Hamilton at the Bahrain Grand Prix in an image gallery during his rookie season in Formula 1. Lewis's little brother Nicholas was also there.
Monaco Always Attracts Movie Stars, and this Year Was Strong Than Ever
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Jude Law went to Monaco.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Jude Law went to Monaco.
Mike Gascoyne Interview
Mike Gascoyne spoke in an interview about Spyker's life as a Ferrari engine customer team. Gascoyne has worked at several teams, both independant and car manufacturer owned teams, from Jordan to Renault and Toyota. Gascoyne said that thanks to the new rules, it is a much better time than ever to be a small, F1 customer team.
Mike Gascoyne spoke in an interview about Spyker's life as a Ferrari engine customer team. Gascoyne has worked at several teams, both independant and car manufacturer owned teams, from Jordan to Renault and Toyota. Gascoyne said that thanks to the new rules, it is a much better time than ever to be a small, F1 customer team.
Jean Eric Vergne: Vice-Champion of Europe
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations. The son of owners of one of France's best kart tracks, Jean Eric became one of the country's best kartmen. But in 2007 he decided he would move on to his goal of rising up the auto racing ladder to try to reach Formula 1. He will race in the French national Formula Renault championships.
Virtually all of the Formula 1 drivers start out racing as children in go-karts. Karting is the best school for racing because it is F1 in miniature: Competition, mechanics, driving skills, human relations. The son of owners of one of France's best kart tracks, Jean Eric became one of the country's best kartmen. But in 2007 he decided he would move on to his goal of rising up the auto racing ladder to try to reach Formula 1. He will race in the French national Formula Renault championships.
Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton at the French Grand Prix in an image gallery during his rookie season in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton at the French Grand Prix in an image gallery during his rookie season in Formula 1.
F2007: Ferrari's New Car Launched on January 14
A collection of photos provided by both the Formula 1 teams and the About.com F1 guide. The collection will show cars in both publicity shots and from the races themselves. It will be updated throughout the season.
A collection of photos provided by both the Formula 1 teams and the About.com F1 guide. The collection will show cars in both publicity shots and from the races themselves. It will be updated throughout the season.
F1 2009 Entry List
At the beginning of January the International Automobile Federation announced the official entry list of the teams and drivers confirmed for the 2009 Formula 1 championship.
At the beginning of January the International Automobile Federation announced the official entry list of the teams and drivers confirmed for the 2009 Formula 1 championship.
British Celebrity Chef, Gordon Ramsay, Attended the Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Gordon Ramsay appeared this year.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Gordon Ramsay appeared this year.
Bernie Ecclestone Interview
Bernie Ecclestone is the Formula One commercial promoter. He runs the business for the majority shareholder of the company, CVC Capital. He has been building up the business for more than 30 years, and working in it in one capacity or another since the first race, at Silverstone, in 1950. Brad Spurgeon spoke to him about his job and the F1 business.
Bernie Ecclestone is the Formula One commercial promoter. He runs the business for the majority shareholder of the company, CVC Capital. He has been building up the business for more than 30 years, and working in it in one capacity or another since the first race, at Silverstone, in 1950. Brad Spurgeon spoke to him about his job and the F1 business.
Giancarlo Fisichella: Big Year
Giancarlo Fisichella has long been one of the most highly respected drivers in Formula 1, but the Italian from Rome had a difficult time finding the right team at the right time. When he joined Renault in 2005, he was finally there. Then unfortunately, his teammate, Fernando Alonso, won most of the races and the drivers' titles in 2005 and 2006. The 2008 season will be make or break it for Fisichella.
Giancarlo Fisichella has long been one of the most highly respected drivers in Formula 1, but the Italian from Rome had a difficult time finding the right team at the right time. When he joined Renault in 2005, he was finally there. Then unfortunately, his teammate, Fernando Alonso, won most of the races and the drivers' titles in 2005 and 2006. The 2008 season will be make or break it for Fisichella.
Star of the Retromobile Show
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The latter belonged to the finest single collection at the show, that of Nick Mason, the drummer of the Pink Floyd rock band.
For over 30 years the annual Retromobile car show has presented the world's finest old cars. This year there were many cars from both eras of Grand Prix racing, pre-F1 and F1, including the centerpiece Auto Union D-Type car that won the French Grand Prix in 1939 and Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari Formula 1 car with which he won the Canadian Grand Prix in 1978. The latter belonged to the finest single collection at the show, that of Nick Mason, the drummer of the Pink Floyd rock band.
Kangaroo TV in F1
Kangaroo TV's device gives more information to race goers than fans may experience even at home on the television and the Internet. While it receives the regular broadcast, the main race feed that is sent to televisions around the world, it also has access to the laptimes, live local commentary and the user's choice onboard cameras.
Kangaroo TV's device gives more information to race goers than fans may experience even at home on the television and the Internet. While it receives the regular broadcast, the main race feed that is sent to televisions around the world, it also has access to the laptimes, live local commentary and the user's choice onboard cameras.
Monaco's Port Serves as the Paddock Area
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. On the Wednesday before the race, the motor homes are already set up along the port.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. On the Wednesday before the race, the motor homes are already set up along the port.
Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton at the French Grand Prix in an image gallery during his rookie season in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton at the French Grand Prix in an image gallery during his rookie season in Formula 1.
Former Racing Driver Stirling Moss often Visits Monaco
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Stirling Moss attended Monaco.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Stirling Moss attended Monaco.
Coulthard: Gentleman Driver
David Coulthard has been racing in Formula 1 since 1994, when he joined the Williams team after the death of Ayrton Senna. The Scottish driver has won many races and always proved he was a good and sure value for any team. But he never won the drivers' title.
David Coulthard has been racing in Formula 1 since 1994, when he joined the Williams team after the death of Ayrton Senna. The Scottish driver has won many races and always proved he was a good and sure value for any team. But he never won the drivers' title.
Grid Girls are First on the Track
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display. Grid girls in Spa.
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display. Grid girls in Spa.
Nick Heidfeld: Solid Racer
Nick Heidfeld was one of the bright young hopes at the turn of the millennium in the lower levels of racing as a protégé of McLaren Mercedes. After joining Formula 1, however, he spent years at weaker teams while newer drivers came in above him. He eventually lost hope of going to the top team that had nurtured him. But in 2005 he began a relationship with BMW at the Williams team which was to pay off when the German car manufacturer started its own team in 2006 and took Heidfeld with it.
Nick Heidfeld was one of the bright young hopes at the turn of the millennium in the lower levels of racing as a protégé of McLaren Mercedes. After joining Formula 1, however, he spent years at weaker teams while newer drivers came in above him. He eventually lost hope of going to the top team that had nurtured him. But in 2005 he began a relationship with BMW at the Williams team which was to pay off when the German car manufacturer started its own team in 2006 and took Heidfeld with it.
Car Company Presidents and Others Also Visit the Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Renault boss Carlos Ghosn in Monaco.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Renault boss Carlos Ghosn in Monaco.
Scuderia Toro Rosso: F1 Team
Toro Rosso was built on the base of the Minardi Formula 1 team after the Red Bull energy drink company bought it in 2005 as the second team in its F1 empire. In fact, Toro Rosso means Red Bull in Italian. But not long after the Austrian company bought the team, it sold half of the shares to Gerhard Berger, the former Formula 1 driver, who took over the job of directing the team. By 2008 it won its first race, and Red Bull bought back Berger's shares to own the team 100 percent.
Toro Rosso was built on the base of the Minardi Formula 1 team after the Red Bull energy drink company bought it in 2005 as the second team in its F1 empire. In fact, Toro Rosso means Red Bull in Italian. But not long after the Austrian company bought the team, it sold half of the shares to Gerhard Berger, the former Formula 1 driver, who took over the job of directing the team. By 2008 it won its first race, and Red Bull bought back Berger's shares to own the team 100 percent.
Toyota: Team Challenges F1
Unlike all of the other car manufacturer teams now in Formula 1, Toyota took a big chance by starting up a completely new team from scratch when it entered the series in 2002. It had spent several years preparing for the step, and scored only two points that year. But the team has worked methodically and built up its level of competitiveness until it finished fourth in the series in 2005. In 2006 it dropped back to sixth, but only one point behind BMW in fifth. 2007 is a crucial year.
Unlike all of the other car manufacturer teams now in Formula 1, Toyota took a big chance by starting up a completely new team from scratch when it entered the series in 2002. It had spent several years preparing for the step, and scored only two points that year. But the team has worked methodically and built up its level of competitiveness until it finished fourth in the series in 2005. In 2006 it dropped back to sixth, but only one point behind BMW in fifth. 2007 is a crucial year.
Williams Crew Moving Car Into the Garage
A collection of photos provided by both the Formula 1 teams and the About.com F1 guide. The collection will show cars in both publicity shots and from the races themselves. It will be updated throughout the season.
A collection of photos provided by both the Formula 1 teams and the About.com F1 guide. The collection will show cars in both publicity shots and from the races themselves. It will be updated throughout the season.
Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish Grand Prix in an image gallery during his rookie season in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish Grand Prix in an image gallery during his rookie season in Formula 1.
Michael_Schumacher_profile
Michael Schumacher is the only seven-time world drivers' champion in Formula 1 history. He began racing in the series in 1991 and retired in 2006. The German driver broke just about every record in the sport, but above all that number of five world titles previously held by Juan Manuel Fangio since the 1950s that no one thought would ever be broken. After doing one race at the Jordan team, Schumacher drove the rest of his career at only two teams: Benetton and Ferrari.
Michael Schumacher is the only seven-time world drivers' champion in Formula 1 history. He began racing in the series in 1991 and retired in 2006. The German driver broke just about every record in the sport, but above all that number of five world titles previously held by Juan Manuel Fangio since the 1950s that no one thought would ever be broken. After doing one race at the Jordan team, Schumacher drove the rest of his career at only two teams: Benetton and Ferrari.
Ferrari Changed the Color of the Red that it Uses on the Car
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. On the Wednesday before the race, Ferrari showed off the car's new colors.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. On the Wednesday before the race, Ferrari showed off the car's new colors.
French Actor Jean Reno and Director Luc Besson Attended Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Jean Reno and Luc Besson were there.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Jean Reno and Luc Besson were there.
The New Pit, Garage and Grandstands of the Old Monaco Circuit
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. A few years ago the principality rebuilt the temporary pit and garage areas and added grandstands facing the pits.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. A few years ago the principality rebuilt the temporary pit and garage areas and added grandstands facing the pits.
Jean Reno Was a Star Struck Child in Wonderland on the Monaco Grid
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Jean Reno was there.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Jean Reno was there.
BMW Sauber: F1 Contenders
Although the BMW Sauber team is in only its second year as a full car manufacturer team, it was built on the solid basis of the team founded by Peter Sauber. The Sauber team was always a top team in style, although it never found the budget necessary to graduate to the next level. Since BMW bought the Swiss team based in Hinwil, it has invested in the factory and staff in a way that Sauber was never able to do.
Although the BMW Sauber team is in only its second year as a full car manufacturer team, it was built on the solid basis of the team founded by Peter Sauber. The Sauber team was always a top team in style, although it never found the budget necessary to graduate to the next level. Since BMW bought the Swiss team based in Hinwil, it has invested in the factory and staff in a way that Sauber was never able to do.
Super Aguri F1 Team
Founded in 2006 by Aguri Suzuki, a former Formula 1 driver, the Super Aguri team had the help of the Honda Motor Company as it set up as an F1 racing team to support the career of Takuma Sato. Both Sato and Suzuki are stars in Japan, and the Honda team dropped Sato for the 2006 season. Suzuki created the team in just a few months prior to the 2006 season. The team succeeded in finishing as high as 10th place in a race at the end of the season.
Founded in 2006 by Aguri Suzuki, a former Formula 1 driver, the Super Aguri team had the help of the Honda Motor Company as it set up as an F1 racing team to support the career of Takuma Sato. Both Sato and Suzuki are stars in Japan, and the Honda team dropped Sato for the 2006 season. Suzuki created the team in just a few months prior to the 2006 season. The team succeeded in finishing as high as 10th place in a race at the end of the season.
Takuma Sato: Japan F1 Driver
Takuma Sato started at the Jordan team in 2002 after racing in the lower series in Europe. He was hired to race at the BAR-Honda team in 2003. There he scored points, as well as the highest qualifying position by a Japanese driver in Formula 1. He scored a podium at the U.S. Grand Prix in 2004, where he finished third. In 2006 he joined the fledgling Super Aguri Honda team, which was built around him.
Takuma Sato started at the Jordan team in 2002 after racing in the lower series in Europe. He was hired to race at the BAR-Honda team in 2003. There he scored points, as well as the highest qualifying position by a Japanese driver in Formula 1. He scored a podium at the U.S. Grand Prix in 2004, where he finished third. In 2006 he joined the fledgling Super Aguri Honda team, which was built around him.
F1 GPDA
The Grand Prix Drivers' Association was founded by the Formula 1 drivers themselves in 1961 in order, mainly, to improve and ensure safety conditions for them in Grand Prix racing. It has lasted since that time with a few short breaks, and has grown into covering other areas for the drivers, including such things as dealing with the International Automobile Federation over rules and fighting for cheaper personal insurance.
The Grand Prix Drivers' Association was founded by the Formula 1 drivers themselves in 1961 in order, mainly, to improve and ensure safety conditions for them in Grand Prix racing. It has lasted since that time with a few short breaks, and has grown into covering other areas for the drivers, including such things as dealing with the International Automobile Federation over rules and fighting for cheaper personal insurance.
The Two Renaults fight for Track Space During Qualifying
A collection of photos provided by both the Formula 1 teams and the About.com F1 guide. The collection will show cars in both publicity shots and from the races themselves. It will be updated throughout the season.
A collection of photos provided by both the Formula 1 teams and the About.com F1 guide. The collection will show cars in both publicity shots and from the races themselves. It will be updated throughout the season.
Soccer Star Pavel Nedved Visited the Monaco Grand Prix
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Pavel Nedved attended Monaco.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Pavel Nedved attended Monaco.
George Lucas was Among the Many Celebrities to Show up in Monaco
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. George Lucas went to Monaco.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. George Lucas went to Monaco.
Christijan Albers
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Christijan Albers, the Spyker driver.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Christijan Albers, the Spyker driver.
Timo Glock: Toyota F1 Driver
Timo Glock came to Formula 1 racing full time rather late and after a great resuscitation in his career. After a short stint at the Jordan team in 2004, the German returned to race at Toyota full-time four years later. A rare feat for an F1 driver.
Timo Glock came to Formula 1 racing full time rather late and after a great resuscitation in his career. After a short stint at the Jordan team in 2004, the German returned to race at Toyota full-time four years later. A rare feat for an F1 driver.
Adrian Sutil: F1 Driver
Adrian Sutil joined the Spyker F1 team after a distinguished career in the lower formulas and go-karting. Yet even before he discovered racing he had a career as a child concert pianist. It was not until he was 14 that he discovered go-karting, and decided to change careers. He joined Formula 1 at one of the lowest level teams, however, and will not be expected to do as well as his former F3 teammate, Lewis Hamilton, another F1 rookie.
Adrian Sutil joined the Spyker F1 team after a distinguished career in the lower formulas and go-karting. Yet even before he discovered racing he had a career as a child concert pianist. It was not until he was 14 that he discovered go-karting, and decided to change careers. He joined Formula 1 at one of the lowest level teams, however, and will not be expected to do as well as his former F3 teammate, Lewis Hamilton, another F1 rookie.
Scott Speed: U.S. F1 Driver
In 2006 Scott Speed became the first American driver in Formula 1 since Michael Andretti in 1993. In a sport that has only two American world champion drivers - Phil Hill and Mario Andretti - and few other successful American drivers, Speed, as with any American driver, had a lot to prove. Unfortunately, Speed lasted only a season and a half before he left the team in the summer of 2007.
In 2006 Scott Speed became the first American driver in Formula 1 since Michael Andretti in 1993. In a sport that has only two American world champion drivers - Phil Hill and Mario Andretti - and few other successful American drivers, Speed, as with any American driver, had a lot to prove. Unfortunately, Speed lasted only a season and a half before he left the team in the summer of 2007.
Flavio Briatore Spoke to the Press at the ING Renault F1 Car Launch
Formula 1 team car launches have become large annual events that kick off the new year, if not exactly the new season. The Renault car launch in Paris in January 2008 was a typical example of the genre today. Flavio Briatore met the press.
Formula 1 team car launches have become large annual events that kick off the new year, if not exactly the new season. The Renault car launch in Paris in January 2008 was a typical example of the genre today. Flavio Briatore met the press.
Nick Heidfeld
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Nick Heidfeld, the BMW Sauber driver.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Nick Heidfeld, the BMW Sauber driver.
Scott Speed
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Scott Speed, the Toro Rosso driver.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Photo of Scott Speed, the Toro Rosso driver.
Alexander Wurz: F1 Driver
Alexander Wurz has had one of the most unusual careers in racing, starting as a child cycling star and then moving to Formula 1 in 1997 at the age of 23. After four seasons at Benetton he joined McLaren-Mercedes as a test driver, filling in during one race, in 2005, before joining Williams as a test driver the following year. From there, the Austrian made one of the biggest career turnarounds, by joining Williams as a full time racer for 2007 - at the age of 33 and after six seasons testing.
Alexander Wurz has had one of the most unusual careers in racing, starting as a child cycling star and then moving to Formula 1 in 1997 at the age of 23. After four seasons at Benetton he joined McLaren-Mercedes as a test driver, filling in during one race, in 2005, before joining Williams as a test driver the following year. From there, the Austrian made one of the biggest career turnarounds, by joining Williams as a full time racer for 2007 - at the age of 33 and after six seasons testing.
The ING Renault F1 Car Takes Center Stage as Team Members Take Position
The Renault car launch in Paris in January 2008 was a typical example of the genre today. It began with the top people in the team being presented to journalists and other guests, and then with a film about the making of the car at the team factory. Then the house lights went dim and the car was brought to the stage. The house lights then came on to great fanfare as the car was revealed. The top team members surrouded the car for a photo shoot.
The Renault car launch in Paris in January 2008 was a typical example of the genre today. It began with the top people in the team being presented to journalists and other guests, and then with a film about the making of the car at the team factory. Then the house lights went dim and the car was brought to the stage. The house lights then came on to great fanfare as the car was revealed. The top team members surrouded the car for a photo shoot.
The ING Renault F1 Car Launch Was an Opportunity to Sell a Car
Formula 1 team car launches have become large annual events that kick off the new year, if not exactly the new season. The Renault car launch in Paris in January 2008 was a typical example of the genre today. Renault uses F1 to sell cars, so it took the occasion to introduce the new Twingo.
Formula 1 team car launches have become large annual events that kick off the new year, if not exactly the new season. The Renault car launch in Paris in January 2008 was a typical example of the genre today. Renault uses F1 to sell cars, so it took the occasion to introduce the new Twingo.
Crowsd Arrive Early and Jam the Streets of the Principality on Race Day
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Monaco crowds arrive early.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Monaco crowds arrive early.
Alain_Prost_profile
Alain Prost, a Frenchman, was the first Formula 1 driver after Juan Manuel Fangio of the 1950s to win four world championship titles. Fangio had won five titles, ending in 1958, and no other driver did better than three until Prost won his fourth title in 1993 at the Williams team. Prost was particularly famous as one of a dueling tandem, the other of whom was Ayrton Senna, who won three titles.
Alain Prost, a Frenchman, was the first Formula 1 driver after Juan Manuel Fangio of the 1950s to win four world championship titles. Fangio had won five titles, ending in 1958, and no other driver did better than three until Prost won his fourth title in 1993 at the Williams team. Prost was particularly famous as one of a dueling tandem, the other of whom was Ayrton Senna, who won three titles.
Red Bull Hostesses Learn the Ropes for the Day in Monaco
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Red Bull hostesses learn new recipes.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Red Bull hostesses learn new recipes.
Alonso Scored the All-Important Pole Position in Monaco
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Fernando Alonso's car sat on pole.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Fernando Alonso's car sat on pole.
Crashed And Byrned
Tommy Byrne was an Irish racing driver in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He rose from a poor family and no education or motor racing connections to win several British and European open-wheel championships all entirely based on talent alone. Several of these championships were won the year before Ayrton Senna won the same. But where Senna became the most famous racing driver of his generation, Tommy Byrne failed to make the cut in F1. This is his story as to why.
Tommy Byrne was an Irish racing driver in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He rose from a poor family and no education or motor racing connections to win several British and European open-wheel championships all entirely based on talent alone. Several of these championships were won the year before Ayrton Senna won the same. But where Senna became the most famous racing driver of his generation, Tommy Byrne failed to make the cut in F1. This is his story as to why.
The Auditorium Lights go Dim as Renault Prepares to Show its New Model Car
The Renault car launch in Paris in January 2008 was a typical example of the genre today. It began with the top people in the team being presented to journalists and other guests, and then with a film about the making of the car at the team factory. Then the house lights went dim and the car was brought to the stage.
The Renault car launch in Paris in January 2008 was a typical example of the genre today. It began with the top people in the team being presented to journalists and other guests, and then with a film about the making of the car at the team factory. Then the house lights went dim and the car was brought to the stage.
Fernando Alonso's Spot on the Grid is Set Up
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display.
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display.
Teams Wheel Out all the Tires and Other Tools to the Grid
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display.
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display.
Lewis Hamilton Parks his McLaren Mercedes on the Starting Grid in Spa
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display.
For race fans, the Formula 1 starting grid is the most exciting place on earth in the half hour before a Grand Prix starts. It is the place where the teams, cars, drivers, stars, media and dignitaries assemble in the culmination to the Grand Prix weekend before a race starts. Take a visit to the several starting grids of the season through this pictorial display.
Heikki Kovalainen: F1 Rookie
Following in the footsteps of two great Finnish drivers - Mika Hakkinen and Kimi Raikkonen - the latest young Finn has a couple of hard acts to follow. But everything from his results in the lower levels of racing indicates that Heikki Kovalainen has what it takes for Formula 1 success. Personally, he is more demonstrative than his predecessors and could become a great crowd pleaser of the coming years. After a deceptive first year at Renault, Heikki moved to McLaren in 2008.
Following in the footsteps of two great Finnish drivers - Mika Hakkinen and Kimi Raikkonen - the latest young Finn has a couple of hard acts to follow. But everything from his results in the lower levels of racing indicates that Heikki Kovalainen has what it takes for Formula 1 success. Personally, he is more demonstrative than his predecessors and could become a great crowd pleaser of the coming years. After a deceptive first year at Renault, Heikki moved to McLaren in 2008.
Diamond Studded Helmet Used During Monaco Race Brought Hamilton and Alonso Luck
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. On the Wednesday before the race, Steinmetz showed of the McLaren Mercedes car and Lewis Hamilton's diamond studded helmet.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. On the Wednesday before the race, Steinmetz showed of the McLaren Mercedes car and Lewis Hamilton's diamond studded helmet.
Max Mosley, President of the International Automobile Federation, Was There
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Max Mosely was also in Monaco.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous motor racing event in the world. Each year it attracts the stars from up the coast at the Cannes Film Festival and beyond. Taking place in the narrow streets of the principality in the south of France, the race has a completely different atmosphere to any other race in its paddock and the harbor next to the paddock and track. The celebrities flock to Monaco for the race, from chefs to movie stars to atheletes. Max Mosely was also in Monaco.
2008 F1 Schedule
See where the Formula 1 drivers will race in 2008. This is the 2008 provisional schedule as announced by the International Automobile Federation in July 2007.
See where the Formula 1 drivers will race in 2008. This is the 2008 provisional schedule as announced by the International Automobile Federation in July 2007.
Spyker: F1 Team
The Spyker F1 team grew out of the former Jordan team, by way of a year as the Midland F1 team. Bought in 2006 by the Dutch sports car company Spyker Cars N.V., it has ambitions - like Ferrari or McLaren - to sell sports cars using the racing team's name as a draw. Spyker uses Ferrari engines, and as a sign of its ambitions, it hired Mike Gascoyne, one of Formula 1's top technical directors.
The Spyker F1 team grew out of the former Jordan team, by way of a year as the Midland F1 team. Bought in 2006 by the Dutch sports car company Spyker Cars N.V., it has ambitions - like Ferrari or McLaren - to sell sports cars using the racing team's name as a draw. Spyker uses Ferrari engines, and as a sign of its ambitions, it hired Mike Gascoyne, one of Formula 1's top technical directors.
Kimi Raikkonen
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Kimi Raikkonen drives for Ferrari.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Kimi Raikkonen drives for Ferrari.
Ayrton Senna profile
Ayrton Senna won three world championships in the 1980s and 1990s. But his personality, driving style and other results on the track made him be considered one of the very greatest of Formula 1 drivers in history. Senna died tragically in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on 1 May 1994 driving a Williams.
Ayrton Senna won three world championships in the 1980s and 1990s. But his personality, driving style and other results on the track made him be considered one of the very greatest of Formula 1 drivers in history. Senna died tragically in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on 1 May 1994 driving a Williams.
Lewis Hamilton
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Lewis Hamilton is a driver at the McLaren Mercedes F1 team.
Photos of the Formula 1 drivers and test drivers of the 11 teams of the 2007 season. Lewis Hamilton is a driver at the McLaren Mercedes F1 team.