Fernando Alonso’s Route to F1

Route to F1

2 May 2014 |

Fernando Alonso was the first Spanish driver to achieve major success in F1. Ahead of his home race next week, here’s how he made his way to the top of a sport which was not widely followed in his home country.

The crash seen around the world

1994 San Marino Grand Prix flashback: Sunday

1 May 2014 |

The death of Ayrton Senna 20 years ago today stunned the motor racing world and would lead to profound changes to improve safety in Formula One.

How Ratzenberger’s death stunned F1

1994 San Marino Grand Prix flashback: Saturday

30 Apr 2014 |

The death of Roland Ratzenberger 20 years ago today began a new initiative to improve safety standards. But F1 was just 24 hours away from another trauma.