Why Overtaking Returned in Formula 1 This Season

In recent years, Formula 1 had turned boring. Each F1 race became a tedious process with almost no overtaking and pit strategies were more important than the actual driving on the racetrack.

This year, however, things have changed dramatically. We are finally watching true racing: wheel-to-wheel battles, rapid changes in the classification, unexpected results and, most of all, overtaking – and plenty of it. And this despite the fact that Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing are even more dominant than Schumi and the Scuderia at their best.

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F1: Schumacher Denies Retirement Rumors, “Will Certainly Race Next Year Whether You Like it or Not”

There’s been a lot of talk recently about Michael Schumacher’s return to F1 and whether it was the right decision or not. Nikki Lauda even called for him to resign saying, “if he wants to be honest with himself”.

Recently, rumors started circulating in the Italian press that the seven-times world champion is seriously considering retiring, this time for good, after being beaten by his much younger team mate, Nico Rosberg.

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A Tribute to Enzo Ferrari

August 14 marked the 23rd anniversary of the death of Enzo Ferrari. The man who founded Ferrari was, according to some, a difficult man to deal with, as ingenious people usually tend to be. But no one ever questioned his passion about racing and his dedication to the company he founded in 1947. His life was long and complicated –so we'll just write a few words for the man who founded the company that built some of the finest supercars the world has ever seen. Read more »

“Boiler Room” Director Involved in Formula 1 Movie Project

Movies about car racing are not a flourishing genre. Despite some sporadic successes such as the 1971 “Le Mans” film with Steve McQueen and the gorgeous Porsche 917, we all remember “Driven” starring Sylvester Stallone sitting behind the wheel of an Indycar, in plain clothes, at night, chasing his teammate through traffic after stealing the cars from a gala. What a nightmare…

In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about making a movie about Formula 1. And mostly about one of its most tragic heroes: Ayrton Senna. Hollywood hotshots such as directors Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard and actor Tobie “Spiderman” Maguire were, at one point or another, linked to the film. However, Bernie Ecclestone’s financial demands, among other things, didn’t let any project come to fruition.

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Niki Lauda Bashes Michael Schumacher, Says he Should be Honest and Retire

When Michael Schumacher announced, at the end of 2009, his return to Formula 1 racing with Mercedes after a three-year absence, many people were surprised.

What had the man who won seven drivers’ world championships and smashed almost every record in F1 have to prove? Would he return to his former glory or would he find it too difficult to adapt?

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F1: Ecclestone Says No to Electric Engines in the Pit Lane

As you may have already heard, Formula 1’s regulations have been overhauled for the 2014 season with 1.6-liter turbocharged V6s replacing the current 2.4 V8s, while te new cars will also feature a new, more powerful Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS).

The whole concept behind FIA’s proposal is that F1 cannot stay behind the times that demand lower fuel consumption and an environmentally-friendly profile.

However, Bernie Ecclestone has discovered what he believes to be a serious flaw in the proposed regulations for 2014. Ecclestone says the article 5.19, which stipulates that cars must run on electric engines alone in the pit lane with no fuel whatsoever sprayed in the V6 gasoline engine, must be crossed out because “people could be killed”.

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F1: Ferrari Gives Up on 2011 Championship to Prepare Next Year’s Car

Truth to be said, Scuderia Ferrari had a bad start in the F1 season this year. Nevertheless, changes to the personnel and, more importantly, to the Ferrari F1 car's aerodynamic package gradually improved its pace considerably, yielding a win in Great Britain and four podium finishes for Fernando Alonso.

But even with Felippe Massa saying that nothing's over and Luca di Montezemolo claiming that he expects more wins in 2011, team principal Stefano Domenicali revealed to the Telegraph that the Scuderia will stop developing this year’s car in September.

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F1: Ferrari's Montezemolo Expects More Wins this Season

Ferrari president, Luca di Montezemolo, has stated that he expects the Scuderia to win more races this season. And this despite the fact that in the 11 first races of the year they have won only once, with Fernando Alonso in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Alonso lies fourth at the Drivers’ championship and his teammate Fernando Massa sixth, trailing championship leader Sebastian Vettel by 89 and 164 points respectively with just eight races remaining. In the Constructors’ championship, Ferrari is in third position, with 215 points, trailing Red Bull (383) and McLaren (280).

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New Jersey to Host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

The US could host two Formula 1 races by 2013 if a proposal for a second Grand Prix in New Jersey goes ahead. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, mayors of New Jersey townships Weehawken and West New York are already discussing plans with private investors in order to organize an event in about two years’ time.

The project is about a street circuit on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. And NYC’s skyline would make for a wonderful background. In addition, it relies solely on private investors, so taxpayers will not be asked to pay a penny (or so it is claimed).

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Coys to Auction Sculpture of Ayrton Senna’s McLaren MP4/6 F1 Racecar

Ayrton Senna may have passed away 17 years ago, but the famed three-time Formula One champion from Brazil continues live on in the hearts of many motorsport fans.

The recent documentary film "Senna" directed by Asif Kapadia that depicts his life and death sparked a new interest in anything associated with the Brazilian champion. And what could be more relative than a giant sculpture of Senna's McLaren MP4/6 F1 racer from his last season as World Champion.

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F1: Hungarian Grand Prix Results

It seems like someone was bound to get a present this Sunday at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix. But it wasn’t meant to be Fernando Alonso, who yesterday turned 30 and also raced for the 30th time with Ferrari. Read more »

F1: Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying Report

It's probably getting kind of old, but a Red Bull has once again claimed pole position this year. This time Sebastian Vettel is the one who managed to break teammate Mark Webber's two previous pole positions, while also beating the two McLarens piloted by Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button to start from the first row of the Hungaroring circuit on Sunday. Read more »

Marketing Ploy or Real? Nico Rosberg Scares David Coultard During a Ride Around the 'Ring in an SLS AMG

We all know that no matter how good of a driver you may be, it's one thing being in control behind the steering wheel and another when you're seated on the passenger side of the vehicle.

But could that really be the case when the passenger happens to be an experienced former Formula One racing driver like David Coulthard?

Well, that's what this video would like us to believe. It shows Mercedes-Benz F1 driver Nico Rosberg taking the Scotsman for a quick lap around the partly wet Nürburgring-Nordschleife in an SLS AMG Gullwing and supposedly scaring him in the process. Watch it after the jump and tell us what you think.

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