F1 history articles

Jean-Pierre Jabouille, 1942-2023

F1 history

2nd February 2023, 19:222nd February 2023, 19:25 | Written by Keith Collantine

Jean-Pierre Jabouille, whose victory for Renault in the 1979 French Grand Prix heralded a new era of turbo-powered Formula 1 cars, has died at the age of 80.

Still your favourite race after 10 years: Can anything top the 2012 Brazilian GP?

F1 history

20th January 2023, 7:1519th January 2023, 22:18 | Written by Keith Collantine

A decade since the thrilling 2012 season finale, no race has received a higher rating from our readers. Will anything ever top that stunning Interlagos title-decider?

Benetton, 40 years on: How a fashion label conquered Formula 1

F1 history

12th January 2023, 13:5914th January 2023, 21:21 | Written by Keith Collantine

This week 40 years ago, an Italian fashion label signed a deal which began one of F1’s most successful, influential and colourful sponsorship programmes.

The forgotten story of the first time F1 snubbed Michael Andretti in 1986

F1 history

11th January 2023, 7:1511th January 2023, 22:42 | Written by Keith Collantine

Michael Andretti’s chance of a Formula 1 debut in 1986 was thwarted when the sport’s governing body refused to give him a superlicence.

What happened to the last 10 new teams to enter Formula 1?

F1 history

3rd January 2023, 13:043rd January 2023, 13:49 | Written by Keith Collantine

The FIA is looking into admitting a new team into Formula 1. But while gaining an entry is difficult, staying in is even harder.

Nato to race using number 17 in tribute to Bianchi

Formula E

19th December 2022, 19:55 | Written by Keith Collantine

Nissan driver Norman Nato has chosen to race as number 17 in his return to Formula E next year as a tribute to Jules Bianchi, his fellow French racer who died seven years ago.

Saudi Arabia to open 2024 season as Melbourne extends F1 deal again

2024 F1 season

15th December 2022, 9:3915th December 2022, 10:26 | Written by Keith Collantine

The Albert Park circuit in Melbourne has secured a two-year extension on its contract to hold the Australian Grand Prix, but will relinquish the 2024 season-opener to Saudi Arabia.

The case for changing F1’s penalty points system as Gasly nears ban

2022 F1 season

7th December 2022, 7:157th December 2022, 7:17 | Written by Keith Collantine

Pierre Gasly is pushing for Formula 1 to change its penalty points rules as he is at risk of a ban. Should the FIA reconsider its system?

Verstappen achieves most dominant title win since Vettel in 2013

2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix stats and facts

24th November 2022, 13:14 | Written by Keith Collantine

As Sebastian Vettel headed for retirement, Max Verstappen concluded the most dominant championship-winning campaign since his 2013 title.

Paddock Diary: 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

22nd November 2022, 17:2122nd November 2022, 17:25 | Written by Claire Cottingham

The Formula 1 paddock said farewell to four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel with tributes throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend including a lap of the circuit on foot.

2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix driver ratings

2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

22nd November 2022, 11:35 | Written by Will Wood

Max Verstappen put in another peerless performance but others impressed too. For the final time in 2022, here are RaceFans’ driver ratings.

Verstappen smokes his rivals one last time as Vettel goes out fighting

2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review

21st November 2022, 10:1522nd November 2022, 6:07 | Written by Will Wood

Max Verstappen closed the book on a historic season for Red Bull with victory in Abu Dhabi, while Sebastian Vettel’s final grand prix proved a dramatic one.

Vote for your 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend

2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

20th November 2022, 22:5520th November 2022, 22:56 | Written by Keith Collantine

Who was the best driver during the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres

2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

20th November 2022, 22:43 | Written by Keith Collantine

One-stop strategies paid off for Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, but Sebastian Vettel suspected his cost Aston Martin sixth place in the championship.