Image credit: Getty Images It's rare that it feels as though somebody has been taken too soon at 97. And yet that is how it feels with the loss of Murray Walker. The voice of Formula 1 for half a century, Murray - as the entire sport affectionately referred to him - had what was … Continue reading Murray Walker, 1923-2021
Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have come to an agreement on a new contract for the seven-time world champion. But it's only for 2021... After a year of speculation - albeit with the general acceptance that the two parties would get things sorted eventually - the deal is finally done. From the outside, there seemed little … Continue reading Hamilton finally signs on the dotted line
Rule One: The Doctor lies. I'm not exactly a Doctor Who fan, but I am aware of that as a reference. And it also applies in Formula 1...at least when referring to Dr Helmut Marko. Less than two weeks ago, Dr Marko ruled out replacing Pierre Gasly mid-season, stating that he would be remaining with … Continue reading Red Bull pull the ol’ switcheroo again
Image credit: Getty Images Niki Lauda has passed away at the age of 70. An undeniable great of the sport, the three-time world champion will forever be remembered for arguably the greatest comeback in Formula 1, if not sporting, history. His infamous, fiery crash at the Nürburgring in 1976 left him with third-degree burns to … Continue reading Niki Lauda, 1949-2019
Image credit: Jamey Price Photo Slightly off-topic but a quick word on Fernando Alonso and his Indy 500 attempt this year in his quest to achieve the Triple Crown of Motorsport. As Alonso completed his lap of honour at (most likely) his final Formula 1 race last November in Abu Dhabi, team boss Zak Brown … Continue reading No Triple Crown this year
I was halfway through writing a predictions post when I heard the news about Charlie. And he is absolutely worthy of his own post rather than any kind of footnote. Charlie Whiting has been a name synonymous with the sport throughout my time following it. Growing up, I remember classing him, along with Professor Sid … Continue reading Charlie Whiting, 1952-2019
Just a quick post on a new McLaren role for a certain Fernando Alonso. Alonso has become an ambassador for McLaren and it is planned for him to test the car later in the year. He isn't participating in the pre-season tests to ensure that the new drivers can familiarise themselves as much as possible … Continue reading Alonso made McLaren ambassador
