Formula 1

Formula 1 Budget Drama

The final teams are believed to have now submitted their accounts for 2021 and the FIA is understood to be aware of two breaches. Red Bull and Aston Martin have been named in the paddock as the two teams although this has not been officially confirmed.

By Justin Cornelison | October 03, 2022
Formula 1 Announces 2023 Schedule

Formula 1 announced the provisional schedule for the 2023 season today.  A record 24 races are set to be run on 5 continents, with Bahrain once again kicking of the season next March.  The now traditional Abu Dhabi race will be the season-ender at the end of November.

By Justin Cornelison | September 20, 2022
Will Colton Herta be America’s Next F1 Driver?

Colton Herta is rumored to be on the verge of signing a contract with Red Bull Racing for an F1 seat at sister team, Alpha Tauri.  According to multiple reports, Herta poised to take the seat being vacated by Pierre Gasly.

By Justin Cornelison | September 06, 2022
It’s Official: Oscar Piastri Signs with Mclaren

Oscar Piastri is officially a McLaren F1 driver.  After all the contract drama with Alpine heading into the summer break, a four-person Contract Recognition Board unanimously ruled in McLaren and Oscar Piastri’s favor.  Soon after, McLaren confirmed Piastri on a multi-year deal.

By Justin Cornelison | September 06, 2022
ICYMI: Audi Enters Formula 1

From 2026, Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with a specially developed power unit.  The project will be based at Audi Sport’s facility in Neuburg near Ingolstadt.

By Justin Cornelison | August 30, 2022
First look: F1 Manager 2022 Video Game

Educational, informative, insightful, and gives a whole new appreciation and understanding of the hidden side of F1 – the side that isn’t cars going around in circles.

By Justin Cornelison | August 25, 2022
Why We Love Willy T. Ribbs

Just one week into F1’s summer break, we’ve found ourselves rewatching some of the 2022 season’s highlights.  One of the most memorable moments so far has to be Willy T’s podium interviews after the Miami GP.

By Justin Cornelison | August 08, 2022
F1 Driver Tries Bicycle Racing

F1 breeds cyclists?

By Tom Martin | August 19, 2021
It’s Not Just The Car: Hamilton’s Impressive Drive At The Spanish Grand Prix

Laurence talks about Hamilton’s performance at the Spanish Grand Prix a few months back, where he carved out an eight-second lead and then never looked back. The overall point he’s making is its unfair to say it was all in the car; Hamilton is a tremendous athlete, who’s always striving to do everything little thing he can to have an edge.

By Winding Road Staff | October 06, 2020
Chris Harris And Martin Brundle Chat About F1, Endurance Racing, Broadcasting, And More

This is a really interesting one, sports fans. Chris Harris talks with Martin Brundle about his formative racing years, as well as his lengthy experience in F1, touring car racing, and Group C.

By Winding Road Staff | March 23, 2020
Highlighted Podcast: Classic 1990s And Early 2000s F1 For Our Listening Pleasure

The Race has announced a new, 10-episode podcast series, Bring Back V10s. Covering a big chunk of recent F1 history from 1989 until 2005, this is sure to be awesome and very informative. Check out the description straight from the source:

By Peter Nelson | March 17, 2020
This Weekend: F1 Cancelled, Racing Without Spectators In Florida And Georgia

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the Australian GP has been cancelled.

By Winding Road Staff | March 12, 2020
Keep F1 Exciting: Join WRR Fantasy F1 League 2021

With F1 season starting soon, it is that time again: time to play Fantasy F1 with Winding Road readers and staff.

By Tom Martin | March 09, 2020
Major Advances In F1 Safety Technology For Drivers And What It Means For The Rest Of Us

Motorsports safety equipment is always evolving and becoming more and more advanced every year. Not just from a comfort and breathability standpoint, but from a technological one as well. One brand we proudly carry, Alpinestars, has gone above and beyond to tailor to F1 and Moto GP racers’ needs – not just in comfort, but for saving weight and keeping an eye on drivers as well.

By Peter Nelson | February 18, 2020
2020 F1 Car Reveals Have Begun, And They’re More Grandiose Than Ever

Not to be one-upped by anyone, Ferrari celebrated their launch of the 2020 SF1000 F1 car with an orchestra, ballet dancers, a choir, and a light show that rivals most of today’s chart-topping pop stars.

By Peter Nelson | February 11, 2020
Rossi and Hamilton Swap Seats: What This Tells Us About MotoGP And F1

Recently, writer Darshan Chokhani posted an article on Drivetribe about MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi having his seat fitted at Mercedes F1 -a seat formerly occupied by 2019 F1 champion Lewis Hamilton.

By Peter Nelson | December 17, 2019
Coded Messages From COTA (USGP 2019)

Because Winding Road World Headquarters is in Austin, we tend to pay a little more attention to F1 when the show comes to town.

By Tom Martin | November 05, 2019
F1 Releases A Heads-Up On Its Revolutionary 2021 Rulebook

Today, F1 released a heads-up on what its new 2021 regs are and how they will change the sport. Not just for capping costs and financially leveling the playing field, but to also literally clean up aerodynamics to allow for more battling on track.

By Peter Nelson | October 31, 2019
The Only McLaren F1 Technician in North America – Dream Job?

This Road And Track article is a couple years old, but it’s a fascinating glimpse at the job of the sole certified McLaren F1 technician in the US.

By Peter Nelson | October 27, 2019
Vettel Calls For Return To V-12 ICE In F1

At the Russian Grand Prix this past weekend, Sebastian Vettel was in a position to win the race when the MGU-K electrical section of his powertrain gave up the ghost (“No K”). As you might imagine he was not pleased (note: language not G-rated):

By Tom Martin | October 01, 2019
Formula 1: Drive to Survive Shall Return in 2020 With All Teams On Board

Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return on Netflix in 2020, this time with all teams onboard.

By Peter Nelson | August 06, 2019

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