The Drive to Survive series on Netflix has seen a huge increase in F1 viewership recently, so I made this presentation as a quick run through of the history of F1. It doesn't cover everything, but it does a good job of catching as many of the main points that are good to learn as possible.
The Formula One World Championship is the highest class of single seat auto racing. It consists of a series of races held around the world over a season. The races take place on purpose built circuits and feature the fastest cars in the world, capable of lateral acceleration of up to 5g. During a race weekend, drivers participate in qualifying sessions to determine the starting grid, and then a race lasting around 305 km where strategy around pit stops and tire changes is important. Points are awarded to the top ten finishing drivers at each race, with the driver having the most total points at the end of the season winning the World Championship.
Formula 1 is a global auto racing championship organized by FIA since 1950. It is contested by 12 teams including the current champions Red Bull Racing. Races take place on various international circuits with the season culminating after 20 races. Points are awarded to the top 10 finishing cars in each race, with the driver and constructor amassing the most points over the season declared as world champions. Revenue is generated through TV rights, sponsorships, and advertising with Bernie Ecclestone transforming the sport into a billion dollar business.
Formula One cars are the highest class of sanctioned auto racing that can reach speeds over 400km/h. They have stringent regulations regarding dimensions, engine specifications, safety, and parts changes. The aerodynamics and downforce generated by wings and diffusers, hybrid power units producing over 1000bhp, lightweight carbon fiber construction, and precise handling allow Formula One cars to achieve incredible speeds and performance on the track.
Formula One is the highest class of single-seat auto racing sanctioned by the FIA. F1 races take place on purpose-built tracks and public roads around the world. F1 cars must conform to a set of rules and can reach speeds up to 380 km/h. Each season consists of a series of Grand Prix races. The results determine a drivers' and constructors' world championship. India has hosted the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit since 2011.
The document discusses the Formula 1 racing constructors Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams and their periods of dominance. It analyzes the reasons for their success and inability to sustain dominance over time. Ferrari's renaissance in the mid-1970s was due to technical expertise, resources from their merger with Fiat, and the leadership of Lauda, Forghieri and Montezemolo. McLaren's success in the late 1980s was built on exclusive use of the dominant Honda engine, sponsorship funds, and hiring the top drivers of Senna and Prost. Williams' engineering focus and partnerships with Renault and drivers like Mansell led to championships in the 1980s and 1990s. The core competencies that led
Formula 1 is the highest class of international auto racing. A Formula 1 season consists of a series of Grand Prix races held around the world that are used to determine the World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. Formula 1 cars are the fastest regulated road-course racing cars owing to high aerodynamic downforce. There are 10 teams that field two cars each driven by contracted drivers over a race weekend consisting of practice sessions and a qualifying session to determine the starting grid for Sunday's race. Lewis Hamilton has won a record 7 World Drivers' Championships while Michael Schumacher holds the record for most race wins.
This document provides an overview of Formula 1 racing. It discusses the types of Formula 1 cars, including their engines (2.4L V8 producing over 700hp), transmissions (sequential gearboxes), aerodynamics (designed for maximum downforce), construction (carbon fiber weighing 440kg minimum), and performance (0-100km/h in 1.9 seconds). It also covers fuels, tires, braking (able to stop from 300km/h in less than 3.5 seconds), and top speeds of over 370km/h. Formula 1 aims to be the pinnacle of open-wheel motor racing technology.
El documento proporciona una introducción general a la Fórmula 1, incluyendo su historia, reglas, circuitos, pilotos destacados y el piloto español Fernando Alonso. Explica que la Fórmula 1 es la competición de automovilismo más popular, dirigida por la FIA. Los autos utilizados son monoplazas con la última tecnología limitada por reglas. La mayoría de las carreras se llevan a cabo en circuitos permanentes.
The Formula One World Championship is the highest class of single seat auto racing. It consists of a series of races held around the world over a season. The races take place on purpose built circuits and feature the fastest cars in the world, capable of lateral acceleration of up to 5g. During a race weekend, drivers participate in qualifying sessions to determine the starting grid, and then a race lasting around 305 km where strategy around pit stops and tire changes is important. Points are awarded to the top ten finishing drivers at each race, with the driver having the most total points at the end of the season winning the World Championship.
Formula 1 is a global auto racing championship organized by FIA since 1950. It is contested by 12 teams including the current champions Red Bull Racing. Races take place on various international circuits with the season culminating after 20 races. Points are awarded to the top 10 finishing cars in each race, with the driver and constructor amassing the most points over the season declared as world champions. Revenue is generated through TV rights, sponsorships, and advertising with Bernie Ecclestone transforming the sport into a billion dollar business.
Formula One cars are the highest class of sanctioned auto racing that can reach speeds over 400km/h. They have stringent regulations regarding dimensions, engine specifications, safety, and parts changes. The aerodynamics and downforce generated by wings and diffusers, hybrid power units producing over 1000bhp, lightweight carbon fiber construction, and precise handling allow Formula One cars to achieve incredible speeds and performance on the track.
Formula One is the highest class of single-seat auto racing sanctioned by the FIA. F1 races take place on purpose-built tracks and public roads around the world. F1 cars must conform to a set of rules and can reach speeds up to 380 km/h. Each season consists of a series of Grand Prix races. The results determine a drivers' and constructors' world championship. India has hosted the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit since 2011.
The document discusses the Formula 1 racing constructors Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams and their periods of dominance. It analyzes the reasons for their success and inability to sustain dominance over time. Ferrari's renaissance in the mid-1970s was due to technical expertise, resources from their merger with Fiat, and the leadership of Lauda, Forghieri and Montezemolo. McLaren's success in the late 1980s was built on exclusive use of the dominant Honda engine, sponsorship funds, and hiring the top drivers of Senna and Prost. Williams' engineering focus and partnerships with Renault and drivers like Mansell led to championships in the 1980s and 1990s. The core competencies that led
Formula 1 is the highest class of international auto racing. A Formula 1 season consists of a series of Grand Prix races held around the world that are used to determine the World Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. Formula 1 cars are the fastest regulated road-course racing cars owing to high aerodynamic downforce. There are 10 teams that field two cars each driven by contracted drivers over a race weekend consisting of practice sessions and a qualifying session to determine the starting grid for Sunday's race. Lewis Hamilton has won a record 7 World Drivers' Championships while Michael Schumacher holds the record for most race wins.
This document provides an overview of Formula 1 racing. It discusses the types of Formula 1 cars, including their engines (2.4L V8 producing over 700hp), transmissions (sequential gearboxes), aerodynamics (designed for maximum downforce), construction (carbon fiber weighing 440kg minimum), and performance (0-100km/h in 1.9 seconds). It also covers fuels, tires, braking (able to stop from 300km/h in less than 3.5 seconds), and top speeds of over 370km/h. Formula 1 aims to be the pinnacle of open-wheel motor racing technology.
El documento proporciona una introducción general a la Fórmula 1, incluyendo su historia, reglas, circuitos, pilotos destacados y el piloto español Fernando Alonso. Explica que la Fórmula 1 es la competición de automovilismo más popular, dirigida por la FIA. Los autos utilizados son monoplazas con la última tecnología limitada por reglas. La mayoría de las carreras se llevan a cabo en circuitos permanentes.
La Fórmula 1 es la competición de automovilismo más popular que se compone de varios Grandes Premios a lo largo del año. Se utilizan monoplazas de alta tecnología limitados por un reglamento técnico y es dirigida por la FIA. Comenzó en 1950 con cuatro carreras y se estableció el Campeonato Mundial de Pilotos. La primera carrera se realizó en Silverstone en 1950 y ha participado escuderías legendarias como Ferrari, McLaren y Williams que han ganado varios campeonatos.
El documento establece las regulaciones técnicas y deportivas de la Fórmula 1. Indica que los coches no pueden medir más de 1800 mm de ancho y deben pesar al menos 620 kg con el piloto. También especifica que deben tener cuatro ruedas, motor central, depósito detrás del piloto y protecciones frontales y traseras. Explica además el procedimiento de carrera, sistema de puntuación, banderas de señalización y posibles sanciones. Por último, destaca a los campeones con más títulos
Ferrari was founded in 1946 by Enzo Ferrari as a producer of sports cars and racing cars. Headquartered in Maranello, Italy, Ferrari is currently owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In 2010, Ferrari had revenue of €1.919 billion and employed 2,721 people. Ferrari is known for its racing heritage and production of high-performance luxury sports cars.
The document summarizes the history of Formula 1 racing from 1950 to the present in three main eras: the early years from 1950-1958 when Formula 1 was regulated by the FIA and featured front-mounted, naturally aspirated or supercharged engines; the mid-engine revolution from 1958-1966 sparked by Cooper's rear-mounted engine design that was widely adopted; and the aerodynamic and technological revolution from 1966-1995 that saw innovations like turbocharging, active suspensions, carbon fiber construction, and increased commercialization and budgets that drove power outputs higher. Safety improvements starting in 1995 aimed to address fatal crashes, while 2005-2014 focused on increased cockpit protection, traction control bans, and reduced electronic driver aids and engine sizes
La Fórmula 1 es el deporte de motor más importante a nivel internacional, con circuitos en los 5 continentes. Los monoplazas son extremadamente tecnológicos y veloces, alcanzando más de 320 km/h. El campeonato está formado por diez equipos como Ferrari, Mercedes y McLaren que compiten para conseguir el mejor resultado, gastando millones cada temporada.
Formula 1 cars have evolved significantly over time through aerodynamic innovations. Early cars had no aerodynamic design knowledge and relied solely on engine power. Teams now spend tens of millions annually researching aerodynamics. Ground effects and wings generated downforce to increase cornering speeds. Later innovations like diffusers, bargeboards, and movable flaps further optimized airflow and reduced drag. The result is cars that can corner at over 3 G's and reach speeds of over 200 mph through revolutionary aerodynamic design.
The document provides information about the key components of a Formula 1 race car. It discusses the chassis, engine, gearbox, dampers, brakes, tires, aerodynamics, wheel, and telemetry. The chassis provides rigidity and shape for the car. The engine and gearbox work together to power the car. Dampers absorb irregularities on the track. Brakes and tires are designed to perform under extreme conditions. Aerodynamics, wheels, and telemetry allow for monitoring and control of the vehicle's performance.
As a team we were asked to research and discover the business of Ferrari. This is shared for the branding aspect of the powerpoint presentation. Fall 2009.
Enzo Ferrari was an Italian auto racing driver and entrepreneur who founded Ferrari S.p.A., which went on to become a leading manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and racing cars. He was born in 1898 in Modena, Italy and began his career as a race car driver for Alfa Romeo before founding Ferrari in 1947. Under his leadership, Ferrari became a dominant force in sports car and Grand Prix racing, winning numerous championships and races. Enzo Ferrari passed away in 1988 at the age of 90, leaving behind a global automotive brand and racing legacy.
Formula 1 cars rely heavily on aerodynamics to produce downforce, using large front and rear wings. They are single-seater, open cockpit vehicles powered by 3.0-liter engines. Teams construct the cars themselves, which use advanced carbon fiber materials and finely tuned fuel blends. Aerodynamic features like the front wings, rear wing, barge boards, and specialized suspensions and wheels are crucial for performance and reducing drag. Major Formula 1 teams include Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, and Renault.
Formula 1 cars race at extremely high speeds up to 360 km/h. They have strict rules around dimensions, safety, and technical specifications. Aerodynamics play a huge role in generating downforce through complex wing and diffuser designs to push the car onto the track at high speeds and through turns. Advanced innovations like double deck diffusers, flexible wings, f-ducts, and blown diffusers have allowed teams to gain competitive advantages through improved downforce and reduced drag.
Fernando Alonso inició su carrera en karts a los 3 años. Ganó su primer título a los 7 años y continuó progresando en categorías como Fórmula Nissan, Fórmula 3000 y Minardi antes de unirse a Renault como piloto probador en 2002 y luego como piloto oficial en 2003. Con Renault ganó el campeonato mundial de F1 en 2005, siendo el campeón más joven. Luego compitió para McLaren y Renault antes de unirse a Ferrari y luego regresar a McLaren.
The document discusses aerodynamic optimization techniques used in the design of Formula 1 cars. It covers the history of aerodynamic development in Formula 1, from early focus on drag reduction to modern emphasis on generating downforce. Key aerodynamic factors in F1 car design like wings, underbody tunnels, and bargeboards are examined. Computational fluid dynamics, wind tunnel testing, and on-track testing are described as the main methods used by F1 teams to develop aerodynamics. The document concludes that aerodynamics are crucial for high-speed stability and performance in Formula 1.
Enzo Ferrari founded Ferrari in 1929 after working for Alfa Romeo as a race car driver and manager. He started as a race team for Alfa Romeo called Scuderia Ferrari and later started his own car company. Ferrari is now owned by Fiat but is known for producing high performance exotic sports cars. Some of Ferrari's most famous models include the F40, F50, Enzo and current top seller the F430. Today Ferrari remains the leading exotic sports car brand, outselling Lamborghini.
Formula 1, also known as Formula One or F1, is the highest class of single seater auto racing governed by the FIA. It consists of a series of races known as Grands Prix held on circuits around the world. The results are combined to determine annual World Championships for both drivers and constructors. F1 cars must comply with regulations regarding their construction, engines, and other components to ensure competition. Popular Grands Prix are held in various countries from March to November each year. Legendary drivers like Juan Manuel Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and the current champion Sebastian Vettel have dominated the sport over the decades.
Formula One is the highest class of international auto racing for single-seat, open-cockpit, formula racing cars. It began in 1946 and the first official championship was held in 1950. It has grown to become one of the most prestigious motor racing championships and richest sports in the world. Key points include:
- Formula One cars must pass strict safety and crash tests before competing. Regulations govern car dimensions and components like engines.
- Michael Schumacher has won the most championships (7) and earned the most points (1560) of any driver in Formula One history.
- Ferrari is the most successful team, competing since 1950, with the most wins (219), championships (16), and
Este documento resume la Fórmula 1, incluyendo su historia, regulaciones, eventos y circuitos. La Fórmula 1 es la competencia automovilística internacional más importante, dirigida por la FIA. Los coches han evolucionado a lo largo de la historia. Cada carrera se denomina Gran Premio y forman parte del Campeonato Mundial. Existen regulaciones sobre clasificaciones, penalizaciones y puntos otorgados. Algunos de los circuitos más conocidos son Silverstone, Monza y Monaco.
Fernando Alonso es un piloto de Fórmula 1 español que ha tenido mucho éxito, ganando dos campeonatos mundiales en 2005 y 2006. Ha corrido para varios equipos incluyendo Minardi, Renault, McLaren y Ferrari. Alonso tiene el tercer mayor número de victorias en la historia de la Fórmula 1 y es el quinto piloto con más grandes premios ganados.
Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari. It is known for producing desirable high-performance vehicles and has had great success in Formula One racing, winning numerous championships. In 1969, Ferrari sold its sports car division to Fiat to ensure continued financial backing. Today, Ferrari also licenses its brand for various merchandise and was named one of the best workplaces in Europe in 2007.
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1, is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the FIA. The formula refers to a set of rules that all cars must comply with. The season consists of a series of Grand Prix races held on circuits around the world. The results determine the Drivers' and Constructors' World Championships. Teams and drivers must hold the highest class of racing license issued by the FIA to participate.
The quiz document provides details for a motorsports quiz being held by SAE in association with the Quiz Club. It outlines the qualifying rules for the 19 question written qualifying round, noting that 6 teams will qualify for the finals. Bernie Ecclestone is listed as the Quizmaster. The document then provides the 19 qualifying questions covering various topics related to Formula One racing history and details.
La Fórmula 1 es la competición de automovilismo más popular que se compone de varios Grandes Premios a lo largo del año. Se utilizan monoplazas de alta tecnología limitados por un reglamento técnico y es dirigida por la FIA. Comenzó en 1950 con cuatro carreras y se estableció el Campeonato Mundial de Pilotos. La primera carrera se realizó en Silverstone en 1950 y ha participado escuderías legendarias como Ferrari, McLaren y Williams que han ganado varios campeonatos.
El documento establece las regulaciones técnicas y deportivas de la Fórmula 1. Indica que los coches no pueden medir más de 1800 mm de ancho y deben pesar al menos 620 kg con el piloto. También especifica que deben tener cuatro ruedas, motor central, depósito detrás del piloto y protecciones frontales y traseras. Explica además el procedimiento de carrera, sistema de puntuación, banderas de señalización y posibles sanciones. Por último, destaca a los campeones con más títulos
Ferrari was founded in 1946 by Enzo Ferrari as a producer of sports cars and racing cars. Headquartered in Maranello, Italy, Ferrari is currently owned by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. In 2010, Ferrari had revenue of €1.919 billion and employed 2,721 people. Ferrari is known for its racing heritage and production of high-performance luxury sports cars.
The document summarizes the history of Formula 1 racing from 1950 to the present in three main eras: the early years from 1950-1958 when Formula 1 was regulated by the FIA and featured front-mounted, naturally aspirated or supercharged engines; the mid-engine revolution from 1958-1966 sparked by Cooper's rear-mounted engine design that was widely adopted; and the aerodynamic and technological revolution from 1966-1995 that saw innovations like turbocharging, active suspensions, carbon fiber construction, and increased commercialization and budgets that drove power outputs higher. Safety improvements starting in 1995 aimed to address fatal crashes, while 2005-2014 focused on increased cockpit protection, traction control bans, and reduced electronic driver aids and engine sizes
La Fórmula 1 es el deporte de motor más importante a nivel internacional, con circuitos en los 5 continentes. Los monoplazas son extremadamente tecnológicos y veloces, alcanzando más de 320 km/h. El campeonato está formado por diez equipos como Ferrari, Mercedes y McLaren que compiten para conseguir el mejor resultado, gastando millones cada temporada.
Formula 1 cars have evolved significantly over time through aerodynamic innovations. Early cars had no aerodynamic design knowledge and relied solely on engine power. Teams now spend tens of millions annually researching aerodynamics. Ground effects and wings generated downforce to increase cornering speeds. Later innovations like diffusers, bargeboards, and movable flaps further optimized airflow and reduced drag. The result is cars that can corner at over 3 G's and reach speeds of over 200 mph through revolutionary aerodynamic design.
The document provides information about the key components of a Formula 1 race car. It discusses the chassis, engine, gearbox, dampers, brakes, tires, aerodynamics, wheel, and telemetry. The chassis provides rigidity and shape for the car. The engine and gearbox work together to power the car. Dampers absorb irregularities on the track. Brakes and tires are designed to perform under extreme conditions. Aerodynamics, wheels, and telemetry allow for monitoring and control of the vehicle's performance.
As a team we were asked to research and discover the business of Ferrari. This is shared for the branding aspect of the powerpoint presentation. Fall 2009.
Enzo Ferrari was an Italian auto racing driver and entrepreneur who founded Ferrari S.p.A., which went on to become a leading manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and racing cars. He was born in 1898 in Modena, Italy and began his career as a race car driver for Alfa Romeo before founding Ferrari in 1947. Under his leadership, Ferrari became a dominant force in sports car and Grand Prix racing, winning numerous championships and races. Enzo Ferrari passed away in 1988 at the age of 90, leaving behind a global automotive brand and racing legacy.
Formula 1 cars rely heavily on aerodynamics to produce downforce, using large front and rear wings. They are single-seater, open cockpit vehicles powered by 3.0-liter engines. Teams construct the cars themselves, which use advanced carbon fiber materials and finely tuned fuel blends. Aerodynamic features like the front wings, rear wing, barge boards, and specialized suspensions and wheels are crucial for performance and reducing drag. Major Formula 1 teams include Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, and Renault.
Formula 1 cars race at extremely high speeds up to 360 km/h. They have strict rules around dimensions, safety, and technical specifications. Aerodynamics play a huge role in generating downforce through complex wing and diffuser designs to push the car onto the track at high speeds and through turns. Advanced innovations like double deck diffusers, flexible wings, f-ducts, and blown diffusers have allowed teams to gain competitive advantages through improved downforce and reduced drag.
Fernando Alonso inició su carrera en karts a los 3 años. Ganó su primer título a los 7 años y continuó progresando en categorías como Fórmula Nissan, Fórmula 3000 y Minardi antes de unirse a Renault como piloto probador en 2002 y luego como piloto oficial en 2003. Con Renault ganó el campeonato mundial de F1 en 2005, siendo el campeón más joven. Luego compitió para McLaren y Renault antes de unirse a Ferrari y luego regresar a McLaren.
The document discusses aerodynamic optimization techniques used in the design of Formula 1 cars. It covers the history of aerodynamic development in Formula 1, from early focus on drag reduction to modern emphasis on generating downforce. Key aerodynamic factors in F1 car design like wings, underbody tunnels, and bargeboards are examined. Computational fluid dynamics, wind tunnel testing, and on-track testing are described as the main methods used by F1 teams to develop aerodynamics. The document concludes that aerodynamics are crucial for high-speed stability and performance in Formula 1.
Enzo Ferrari founded Ferrari in 1929 after working for Alfa Romeo as a race car driver and manager. He started as a race team for Alfa Romeo called Scuderia Ferrari and later started his own car company. Ferrari is now owned by Fiat but is known for producing high performance exotic sports cars. Some of Ferrari's most famous models include the F40, F50, Enzo and current top seller the F430. Today Ferrari remains the leading exotic sports car brand, outselling Lamborghini.
Formula 1, also known as Formula One or F1, is the highest class of single seater auto racing governed by the FIA. It consists of a series of races known as Grands Prix held on circuits around the world. The results are combined to determine annual World Championships for both drivers and constructors. F1 cars must comply with regulations regarding their construction, engines, and other components to ensure competition. Popular Grands Prix are held in various countries from March to November each year. Legendary drivers like Juan Manuel Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and the current champion Sebastian Vettel have dominated the sport over the decades.
Formula One is the highest class of international auto racing for single-seat, open-cockpit, formula racing cars. It began in 1946 and the first official championship was held in 1950. It has grown to become one of the most prestigious motor racing championships and richest sports in the world. Key points include:
- Formula One cars must pass strict safety and crash tests before competing. Regulations govern car dimensions and components like engines.
- Michael Schumacher has won the most championships (7) and earned the most points (1560) of any driver in Formula One history.
- Ferrari is the most successful team, competing since 1950, with the most wins (219), championships (16), and
Este documento resume la Fórmula 1, incluyendo su historia, regulaciones, eventos y circuitos. La Fórmula 1 es la competencia automovilística internacional más importante, dirigida por la FIA. Los coches han evolucionado a lo largo de la historia. Cada carrera se denomina Gran Premio y forman parte del Campeonato Mundial. Existen regulaciones sobre clasificaciones, penalizaciones y puntos otorgados. Algunos de los circuitos más conocidos son Silverstone, Monza y Monaco.
Fernando Alonso es un piloto de Fórmula 1 español que ha tenido mucho éxito, ganando dos campeonatos mundiales en 2005 y 2006. Ha corrido para varios equipos incluyendo Minardi, Renault, McLaren y Ferrari. Alonso tiene el tercer mayor número de victorias en la historia de la Fórmula 1 y es el quinto piloto con más grandes premios ganados.
Ferrari is an Italian sports car manufacturer founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari. It is known for producing desirable high-performance vehicles and has had great success in Formula One racing, winning numerous championships. In 1969, Ferrari sold its sports car division to Fiat to ensure continued financial backing. Today, Ferrari also licenses its brand for various merchandise and was named one of the best workplaces in Europe in 2007.
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1, is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the FIA. The formula refers to a set of rules that all cars must comply with. The season consists of a series of Grand Prix races held on circuits around the world. The results determine the Drivers' and Constructors' World Championships. Teams and drivers must hold the highest class of racing license issued by the FIA to participate.
The quiz document provides details for a motorsports quiz being held by SAE in association with the Quiz Club. It outlines the qualifying rules for the 19 question written qualifying round, noting that 6 teams will qualify for the finals. Bernie Ecclestone is listed as the Quizmaster. The document then provides the 19 qualifying questions covering various topics related to Formula One racing history and details.
Lecture on "Safety In Formula 1" that Dr Patrick Treacy (who worked as a doctor in Formula 1 at the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne) gave to the Ambulance Association of Ireland in 2006
Formula Ford began in 1967 using a Ford Cortina engine in an open-wheel space frame chassis, and became the most successful junior formula over subsequent decades. The steel space frame was light but strong, affordable to manufacture, and could be repaired after accidents. Formula Ford's heyday spanned the 1970s-1980s, when thousands of drivers started their racing careers in it using the common Ford Kent engine. It was successful due to being affordable and producing close, exciting racing without much aerodynamics. Many notable Formula 1 drivers like Johnny Herbert got their start in Formula Ford.
Formula One (F1) racing involves some of the most advanced, expensive and dangerous motorsports in the world. Races take place on circuits around the globe between drivers and teams of various nationalities. The FIA governs F1 and establishes strict technical and sporting regulations that dictate car specifications and race procedures. The United Arab Emirates has hosted the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix since 2009 on the Yas Marina Circuit, a 5.55km track designed to accommodate spectators on land and water. Safety improvements have been made over time but F1 still pushes technological boundaries.
The document discusses various facts related to Formula 1 racing history, including:
1) The circuit that previously held the record for most consecutive races at a venue, which had its streak broken.
2) How film crews were given limited permission to film at this circuit in 2009 after the local authorities and F1 head intervened.
3) Additional details on circuits, races, drivers and rules throughout F1 history.
QC101: An Introductory Course to Quizzing, was held from 13th April to 18th April 2022.
Quiz to Survive: A Quiz on Motorsports was conducted by Aryan Chugh and Lalit. It was hosted on Unstop on 16th April.
Fans of car races, lovers of speed, adrenaline seekers! This information will give you the desired delight! The time getting KY Speedway tickets for NASCAR racing series has finally come!
Ronnie Peterson was a Swedish racing driver known as the "SuperSwede" who had a successful career in Formula One racing from 1970 until his death in 1978. He began in kart racing and worked his way up, winning championships in Formula 3 and Formula 2. In F1, Peterson drove for March, Lotus, and Tyrrell, winning 10 races, and was runner-up in the 1971 and 1978 Drivers' World Championships. During the 1978 Italian Grand Prix, Peterson suffered severe leg injuries in a crash on the first lap and later died in the hospital from fat embolism complications at age 34, bringing an end to his motor racing career.
The document discusses various aspects of sports cars including their layouts, engines, seating arrangements, and top manufacturers. It provides details on specific models from manufacturers like Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, BMW, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bugatti, Jaguar, Porsche, and Maserati. For each manufacturer, it lists popular past and current models and identifies what is considered their best model. The document also briefly discusses Formula One racing.
Formula One (F1) racing is one of the most expensive, competitive, and technologically advanced forms of motorsport. F1 races take place on circuits around the world and involve drivers and teams of various nationalities competing to win the World Championship. The FIA governs F1 and establishes strict technical and sporting regulations that determine car specifications and race procedures. Since 1950, F1 has seen constant innovation in car design and technology to increase speed, including advances like turbocharged engines and carbon fiber materials. Hosting F1 races has increased tourism and cultural exposure for the United Arab Emirates.
Ayrton Senna was a legendary Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver. He began kart racing at age 13 and won his first championship at age 17. Senna had a successful career in Formula 1, driving for Toleman-Hart, Lotus, McLaren, and Williams from 1984 until his death in 1994. He won three World Drivers' Championships and is considered one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time due to his exceptional skills, especially in wet conditions. Senna tragically died at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix from injuries sustained in an accident. He left behind a legacy as one of the most talented and respected drivers in motorsports history.
The motorsport genre is a relatively new genre enabled by improvements in camera and film technology. While often considered a sub-genre of action films, motorsport films capture the adrenaline and excitement of racing. The genre started gaining popularity in the 1960s with films like Grand Prix and Winning, inspired by advances in automotive technology and accessibility that allowed audiences to relate to the stories. Common features of motorsport films include protagonists overcoming obstacles through perseverance and rivalries set during street or professional racing.
This 3 sentence summary provides an overview of the key points about Formula 1 racing from the document:
The document is an introduction to Formula 1 racing presented by Riya Singh, discussing that F1 is considered the most prestigious form of auto racing worldwide and is governed by FIA based in France. It also briefly introduces some of the top racers, including Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, and Fernando Alonso.
Every supercar enthusiast dreams about having a supercar of his own one day. Some may dream for the Ferrari. For others, it’s Porsche. May be your own dream car is Lamborghini. These vehicles seem unachievable unless you are a millionaire, but this is not the reality.
The Nissan Pathfinder was first launched in 1987 as a derivative of Nissan's pickup truck. It was initially available as a 2-door but later as a 4-door as well. Over time, it received engine upgrades but also had some transmission and rust issues depending on the model year. Safety features like airbags were added over the years as well. Overall, it was rated as having above average reliability when maintained properly.
I inherited from my father two collector cars : FIAT Balilla and AMILCAR.I continue this hobby, starting with an Austin Sprite and following other vehicles. My son also continued this hobby. Gradually we decided to leave the collection by the many problems of space, maitenance and insurance cost.
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3. 20’s & 30’s
F1 has it’s origin in the European Grand
Prix championship consisting of 20 races
run between spring and autumn in the
1920’s and 1930’s.
4. The Federation Internationale de
l’Automobile standardised a set
of rules that became known as
Formula A. It was largely based
on pre-war regulations defined by
engine capacity. At first, there
were no championships for
drivers or constructors.
1946
5. The FIA creates the first World
Championship and the first race was
held at Silverstone in the UK in 1950.
1950
6. 1958
Some of the largest changes
the sport has seen came in
1958:
• Race length reduced from
300 to 200 miles
• Fuel mixtures changed
(banned methanol)
• Constructors
championship introduced
• First victory for a mid
engine car
8. In 1966 engine
regulations were
changed to allow 3 litre
variants, and in 1967 the
Ford DFV was born,
powering 41 drivers to
various titles. It is the
most famous engine in
F1 history.
9. The first appearance of aerodynamics on
race cars happens during the 1968 season. It
goes on to dominate F1 car design for the
next 50+ years. F1 cars produce enough
downforce to drive upside down at 100mph.
1968
10. The Lotus Type 72 was launched with a revolutionary mounting position for the
radiators on the side of the chassis. It went on to race almost unchanged for 6 years,
winning two drivers, and three constructors championships.
1972
11. 1977
After experimenting in 1976, Lotus
revealed the Type 78 the next year
with revolutionary venturi tunnels
either side of the cockpit. This was
the introduction of ground effects, a
further advancement of
aerodynamics to increase grip from
the tyres.
12. 1977
At the same time Renault unveiled
their new car. Powered by a 1.5 litre,
6 cylinder engine, it was the first
turbocharged car since regulations
allowed it 11 years prior. This started
the turbo era, seeing the most
powerful F1 cars to ever race in the
sport.
13. McLaren create the first
carbon fibre monocoque
chassis race car, the MP4-1.
It sets the new standard in
car chassis design for the
next 40 years and is a huge
improvement in safety for
drivers. The car wasn’t very
successful, but it did cause
all teams to design similar
chassis in the following
season.
1981
14. 1986
By 1986, turbo-charged cars dominated the sport, producing almost 1,400
horsepower from 1.5 litre engines. Boost was limited to 4-bar in 1987, and lowered to
1.5-bar in 1988, in 1989 they were finally banned.
15. 1992
Electronic aids for drivers began to have
larger effects on the performance of cars.
Williams’ FW14B using active suspension to
devastating effect in 1992. The suspension
is hydraulically controlled to keep the car
stable at all times.
16. Seeing horrific events unfold at
Imola, the FIA put in place 13
separate changes across various
grand prix to make the cars slower,
safer and increase spectator safety.
Even race circuits were identified and
modified to make it safer for drivers
at great cost to track hosts.
1994
17. 1998
After years of having
extremely wide cars, the
track width was
Reduced from 2m to 1.8m,
and grooves introduced
into the tyres to reduce
grip in a bid to slow the
cars down. A year later an
extra groove is added to
the front tyres.
18. With continuous focus on safety
over the years, one of the
smallest but most significant
changes is the introduction of
the HANS device (Head and
Neck Support).
Every driver has to wear one in a
bid to increase safety upon
impact and reduce damage to
the head and neck.
2003
19. Engine capacity was reduced to 2.4 litres and
only 8 cylinders for 2006, with further changes
in 2007 limiting engine RPM to 19,000.
Tuned mass dampers are banned after Renault
was secretly running one inside it’s chassis to
aid suspension performance.
‘06-’07
20. In 2009, almost all
aerodynamic surfaces were
banned on the cars apart
from the front and rear wing
as well as the barge board
area either side of the
driver.
Brawn, Toyota and Williams
released cars with “double-
diffusers”, a loophole in the
regulations which
dominated the season and
was banned at the end of
2010.
2009
21. 2014 saw some of the
biggest changes to
powertrains in the sports
history.
Engines would be 1.5 litres,
6 cylinder turbocharged
with Kinetic and Heat
energy recovery systems
powering an electric
motor.
2014-2016
22. The halo was added for
the 2018 season to
protect the driver from
debris in the event of a
crash. It is announced to
much derision as it alters
the timeless look of the
cars.
2018
24. FANGIO
Juan Manuel was the first triple and 5
time world champion in Formula 1. He
won 5 titles with Alfa Romeo,
Maserati, Ferrari and Mercedes and is
considered one of the best to ever race
in the sport. It took until 2003 for
someone to break his record of 5 titles.
25. Alberto Ascari went toe to toe
with Fangio, winning two
consecutive titles with the
Scuderia Ferrari team.
He helped put F1 on the map
in its formative years and is
considered a Ferrari legend.
He was one of the few able to
take the fight to Fangio in the
early years of F1.
ASCARI
26. CLARK
Jim Clark won his only world title with Lotus, and sadly
died in a crash at Hockenheim in Germany in 1968. Until
that point he had won 25% of the races he entered, putting
him amongst the best to ever race in F1. Most drivers
27. STEWART
Jackie Stewart was the
first British triple world
champion, winning titles
with Matra in 1969, and
Tyrell in 71 & 73.
He was the most
outspoken driver about
safety at tracks, and was
the proponent for huge
change across the sport
for driver and spectator
safety.
28. Emerson Fittipaldi, a two time world champion,
famous for his move to his brothers team at the
height of his career. He eventually left formula 1 to
go to the CART series in the USA, becoming world
champion there as well. He also raced in the Indy 500
multiple times, winning it twice.
FITTIPALDI
29. RINDT
Jochen Rindt was the first and only
posthumous F1 world champion.
He won his only title with Lotus
during the 1970 season winning 5 of
the first 9 grand prix.
During the 10th at Monza in Italy, a
right front brake shaft failure
causing him to veer into the poorly
installed barriers where he would
suffer fatal injuries.
30. Niki Lauda, famous for his
1976 battle with James Hunt
after a horrendous accident
in Germany left him on life
support in hospital for 6
weeks.
He won 3 world titles, 2 with
Ferrari and 1 with McLaren
and is still active in the sport
today as s special advisor to
Mercedes.
LAUDA
31. PIQUET
Nelson Piquet raced with Brabham and
Williams, winning 3 titles making him
the most successful Brazilian driver
since Emerson Fittipaldi in 1974.
He is regarded as one of the best
drivers to race in F1, and even saw his
son join the ranks of F1 racers,
although not quite reaching the same
heights as his father.
32. Alain Prost, colloquially known
as ‘The Professor’ for his calm
and very intelligent driving
style, preferring to be
incredibly consistent rather
than make big moves for wins.
He took 4 world titles whilst
racing against some of the best
the sport has ever seen. He
continues his involvement to
this day with Renault.
PROST
33. Ayrton Senna, a true F1
great and triple world
champion. Arguably the
most talented and fearless
driver to have raced in the
sport, sadly died in 1994 at
a crash at Imola. He is
idolised by millions of
Brazilians who fell in love
with his charm and
charismatic driving style.
SENNA
34. MANSELL
Nigel Mansell – a
British favourite who
won his only world
title with Williams in
1992. Famous for his
big moustache, he
was not an incredibly
fast driver early on in
his career,
blossoming late and
using the Williams
FW14B to
devastating effect to
win the title.
35. Michael Schumacher is statistically, the greatest F1 driver in the history of the sport,
taking 7 world titles and 91 grand prix victories. He was a ruthless and intelligent racer
not without his fair share of controversy for moments in title deciding races. He
redefined driver fitness and work ethic.
SCHUMACHER
36. After receiving trackside
emergency medical
attention that saved his life,
Mika Hakkinen went on to
win two world titles with
McLaren in 98 and 99. One
of the few drivers that
Michael Schumacher feared,
he was incredibly calm and
was known for giving very
short answers in interviews.
HAKKINEN
37. Fernando Alonso, double
world champion with
Renault and one of the few
drivers to go toe-to-toe
with Michael Schumacher
and win. Known for his
unwavering commitment
and monumental tenacity,
poor decisions on which
teams to join meant he
never quite saw the success
his early career had again.
ALONSO
38. VETTEL
After the newly formed Red Bull team
started it’s young driver program
alongside sister team Toro Rosso,
Vettel was promoted to the first team
and went on to win 4 consecutive
titles. Known as a bit of a rash racer, he
has made critical mistakes throughout
his career that have seen him held in a
regard that is not befitting of his skill
and drive.
39. Often labelled the best of his
generation, Lewis Hamilton is
one of the most dominant
drivers in F1 history. Second
only to Michael Schumacher for
number of titles and wins, he
holds the most pole positions in
F1 at 84. His flamboyant style
was reminiscent of Senna in his
early days, but has since
matured into one of the most
consistent performers ever to
race.
HAMILTON
41. The 1969 4WD Cosworth Prototype that
never made it to a race after the project
was pulled before it could be
completed. There has never been a 4WD
or AWD F1 car and modern regulations
dictate only two wheels can be powered.
42. Eiffeland only entered
8 races in total, but
had very odd cars
when they did so,
with the 1972 Type 21
being most
outrageous.
43. The 1975 March 751 ‘skirting
boards’. The idea being that a
suspended rear diffuser would offer
more downforce. It was an
unsuccessful attempt to gain rear
downforce and grip.
44. The Ligier JS5 from 1976,
extreme overhead air intake for
the engine. The car was actually
quite quick but rule changes
put an end to this design
solution.
45. Tyrrell P34 from 1977. It was initially quick,
but a tyre war between Goodyear and Dunlop
meant Goodyear couldn’t carry on developing
the tyres for it to be competitive. Eventually
the FIA deemed all cars must only have 4
wheels.
46. Brabham BT46 Fan Car. Raced in 1978 for one race before being banned, the BT46 Fan car had a large fan at the rear that’s
primary function was to suck air through a rear radiator. A secondary function was to pull air from underneath the car,
reducing pressure and increased downforce and grip.
47. The 1979 Ensign N179 was a rather
odd looking car with radiators
mounted at the front in the nose
section for clean air. It was very
slowly, usually not even qualifying
to race and finishing only 1 race
across the season.
48. Williams FW07D tested
once in 1981 by Alan
Jones, this was the last
car to run 6 wheels
before the FIA banned
them shortly after. It
was a follow on from
the Tyrrell that ran 4
front wheels in 1977.
49. Ferrari 126C2 from 1982
when the rules only
stated a maximum width
for the wing, and not the
car + wing, Ferrari tried
to skirt the regulations
but it decided against
racing it pretty quickly.
50. Benetton Tyyrell 003 raced during the 1983 season with a boomerang rear wing in an attempt to increase the chord length of the rear
wing for more downforce. It was ineffective and quickly scrapped for a more traditional rear wing.
51. The Toleman TG184 from 1984 ran
with a double rear wing configuration.
Like Ferrari a few years prior, it was
another bid to increase aerodynamic
surfaces for more grip at the rear of
the car.
52. The Williams FW26,
with a radical (at the
time) walrus style
nose. An attempt to
drive more air
underneath the car to
improve downforce
from the floor. It
proved difficult to
setup and was
eventually removed in
a large update
midway through the
2004 season.
53. The McLaren MP4-26 from 2011. As regulations had
become ever more stringent, the oddly shaped
sidepods on this car were a real change from the
norm, trying to get more air to the rear of the car
and putting the sidepod opening in the front wheel
wake. The car was fairly competitive taking 6 wins
and 18 podiums.
54. The Ferrari SF70H – Bucking a traditional
sidepod arrangement trend, Ferrari moved
the crash structure below the sidepod air
intake, and moved the intake inlet further
rearward for better flow underneath and
around the sides of the car. This
arrangement has since been adopted by
almost all teams.
56. Fangio at the German grand prix at the
Nurburgring in 1957. Fangio started on pole but
with half a tank of fuel and softer tyres, knowing he
had to pit to finish the race. After an issue during
the pitstop where he dropped to 3rd and 48 seconds
behind 2nd, he closed the gap across the next 10
laps, breaking the lap record 9 times, with 7
consecutive lap records in the process. He overtook
2nd and 1st to win the race.
57. The wreckage of Jim Clarks
Lotus at the 1968 F2 race at
Hockenheim. A right rear
tyre deflated at high speed,
sending him crashing into
the barriers. He died
before reaching the
hospital. He was only
racing due to sponsor
commitments with
Firestone.
58. German grand prix 1976. Niki Lauda crashed into a barrier after his Ferrari swerved off the track and then made contact with Brett Lunger
in the Surtees-Ford. His car burst into flames with him stuck inside. He suffered extensive burns to his head, leaving huge scars, and
requiring reconstructive surgery to his eyelids to get them to work again. He was back racing 6 weeks later.
60. After a number of teams boycotted the Imola race in 1982,
and with the quicker Renaults suffering issues on the day,
Ferrari were left 1st and 2nd. The team ordered Didier Peroni
and Gilles Villeneuve to slow to save the cars from issues. Not
listening to the order to slow and hold station, Peroni
overtook Villeneuve to take the win on the last lap. Villeneuve
vowed to never talk to him again, and two weeks later died in
a crash in Canada trying to better Peronis time in practice.
61. Senna and Prost come together at the
Japanese grand prix in 1989. Prost retires
and Senna carries on to win the race and
take the title. Senna is disqualified after
taking the chicane escape route to get back
to the track, with rumours that the FIA
President Jean-Marie Balestre was involved
to help his fellow countryman Prost.
62. At the Japanse Grand Prix
in 1990, 1 year after Senna
was stripped of the title at
the same grand prix,
competing against the
same driver, he dives down
the inside and crashes into
Alain Prost at turn 1 after
the start. The crash means
Senna takes the title in
controversial fashion.
63. Senna getting a
lift from Mansell
after his car broke
down in 1991 at
the British Grand
Prix. Mansell
dominated the
race and Senna
was running 3rd
when his car ran
out of fuel on the
59th lap. Mansell
stopped by
Senna’s stricken
car on the cool
down lap and gave
him a lift back to
the pits.
Considering they
were title rivals, it
was a moving
gesture from the
Brit.
64. Imola, 1994. Ayrton Senna goes through the
quick left hander Tamburello after a safety
car period. The hastily modified steering
column fitted to the car at the request of
Senna breaks, causing him to veer into the
guardrail and high speed. Upon impact, part
of the car broke off and and hit him in the
head, cutting his superficial temporal artery
causing massive blood loss. He was airlifted
to hospital and received intensive care but
died after his last rites were read.
65. Adelaide 1994, Michael Schumacher clips a wall and damages his car, leaving room for Damon Hill to overtake in a move that would see
Hill snatch the title from Schumacher. Michael turns into Hill aggressively, almost flipping his car. Hill has too much damage to
continue and retires, giving the title to Schumacher. It wasn’t the first incident for Schumacher and Benetton, they had fallen foul of the
FIA several times already in 1994 under suspicion of using launch control, for overtaking on the formation lap and failing to obey
instructions to serve a stop-go penalty and obey a black flag, for tampering with their refuelling rig, and for causing excessive plank
wear.
66. Jerez 1997, with Michael
Schumacher leading and
his Ferrari developing an
issue, Jacques Villeneuve
moved to overtake him, a
move that would give him
the title over Schumacher.
Schumacher turned into
Villeneuve, sliding off the
track and retiring. Jacques
limped home to take 3rd,
enough to take the title.
Schumacher is excluded
from the championship
after intentionally trying
to cause an accident.
67. The 2005 US grand prix saw only
6 starters on the grid in what
was an incredibly damning event
for F1 management and a huge
hit to the reputation of the sport
in the US. The Michelin tyres
were found to be poorly
designed for the banking, with
Ralf Schumacher crashing
heavily in practice. All Michelin
runners were called into the pits
on the formation lap and did not
race. Only the Bridgestone
runners remained.
68. In 2007 McLaren were excluded from the
constructors championship, and fined
$100 million dollars for being caught in
possession of sensitive Ferrari technical
documents. They were received from
Nigel Stepney, a Ferrari technical
employee, and handled by Mike
Coughlin of McLaren.
69. In 2009, Renault were
given a two year
suspended ban for
incidents in the 2008
Singapore grand prix.
It was found that they
had ordered driver
Nelson Piquet Jr to
crash on purpose to
increase chances for
their other driver
Fernando Alonso to
win the race. Alonso
won the race, but
denied any knowledge
of the plan hatched by
team boss Flavio
Briatore, and
Technical Engineer Pat
Symonds.
70. 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix –
where Lewis Hamilton, who
had been fighting for the
championship with Felipe
Massa all season, overtook
Timo Glock at the last corner
of the last race to take 5th
place. Giving him 98 points
to Massa’s 97 to take the
title. Glock had stayed out
whilst it rained on slick
tyres, hoping to make it to
the end of the race and gain
positions, but a late
downpour created one of
the most dramatic finishes
to the championship for
years.
71. Nice Rosberg retires
from F1 after winning his
first and only world
championship in 2016.
He admitted the extreme
lengths he went to in an
attempt to beat his
teammate Hamilton had
taken it’s toll, making
the decision easier for
him.
73. Founder of the Lotus car company and F1 team, Colin
Chapman was one of the first revolutionary designers in
F1. He was involved with, or helped design; the cooper
rear engined car, the first monocoque chassis Lotus
Type 25, first aerodynamics in 1968, first car with
radiators in sidepods, first ground effect car and first
dual chassis car. He is considered the most influential
designer in F1 history.
74. Bruce McLaren ran his first race in
F1 in 1959 as part of the Cooper
F1 team alongside Jack Brabham.
He raced for 3 years, with many
race wins but never a
championship win. In 1963 he
founded Bruce McLaren Motor
Racing Ltd. He left Cooper Racing
in 1965, and announced his own
team, even winning races in his
own car in 1968. The McLaren
team still races to this day,
winning 12 drivers championships
and 8 constructor championships.
75. Jack Brabham started his F1 career in 1955, racing with for the Cooper team with their rear mounted engine. He won two titles with them
in 1959 and 1960, before leaving to setup his own team in 1962. In 1966, with some very smart design moves by Brabham, he won the
1966 title in his own car, the first man to ever do so. In 1967, his teammate Denny Hulme won the title.
76. Jean-Marie Balestre (left) president of FISA, the FIA
sporting commission. He enforced great change
throughout F1 and the World Rally Championship.
He is remembered as a very strong character, who
didn’t mind sharing his opinion and often went head
to head with drivers during driver meetings over
safety concerns.
77. Max Mosley, president of
FISA after Jean-Marie
Balestre, and later president
of the FIA. He was president
for 4 terms and left the sport
in 2009. Generally
remembered as a dictator,
his legacy cannot be ignored
after 16 years as head of the
FIA and countless safety
improvements brought in
during his tenure.
78. Bernie Ecclestone,
worked from bottom
to top, selling parts to
eventually fund driver
management and then
becoming a team
owner at Brabham. He
created the Formula
One Constructors
Association, becoming
executive in 1978. He
went on to become
Chief Executive of the
Forumula 1 Group
until 2017, finally
leaving the sport at
the age of 86 and
leaving behind an
incredible legacy after
taking the sport truly
global.
79. Frank Williams, founded Frank Williams
Racing Cars in 1966, but due to money
issues had to sell out. He then created
Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977,
and the same team has been competing
in F1 to this day, and is one of the most
successful teams in F1 history. A horrific
crash in his early driving career left him
tetraplegic and he has spent most of his
career as team boss in a wheelchair.
80. Ron Dennis – invested in
McLaren in 1981, and turned
them into front runners a few
years later. He ran the team all
the way until 2009 when he left
after selling his stake. He
moved to managing the road
car side of the McLaren
business. He came back to F1
briefly as CEO from 2014 to
2016, but was ousted by other
board members and finally left
after 35 years with McLaren.
81. Jean Todt, joined Ferrari
as General Manager in
1994. He brought in
driver Michael
Schumacher, designer
Rory Byrne and Technical
Director Ross Brawn,
creating an effective
super team that won 5
consecutive world titles
between 2000 and 2004.
82. Sid Watkins, after meeting Bernie Ecclestone
in the 70’s and with Bernie keen on
improving safety for drivers at the circuits,
he got offered the job of F1 Race Doctor. He
flew to all races, offering medical support to
many drivers over the years, even saving
Mika Hakkinens life at the side of the circuit.
He retired from the sport in 2005.
83. Like Colin Chapman
before him, Adrian
Newey is known as a
design genius. He
started with
March/Leyton House in
1988, and moved to
Williams in 1991. He
designed 5
championship winning
cars for Williams before
moving to McLaren and
designing their 1998
and 1999 championship
winning cars. After
being pried from
McLaren to Red Bull he
was lead designer on 4
more title winning cars.
85. The Mercedes W196, with which Fangio
won 2 world titles in 1954 and 1955. At the
time it was the fastest car, and even came
in the elegant “streamliner” version used
at faster tracks such as Monza and Spa.
86. The gorgeous Maserati 250F
was driven by many
privateers as well as the
factory team. It contributed
to Fangios 1954
championship win, taking
the first two races before he
switched to the Mercedes
W196. In 1957 he won 4 of
the 7 championship races,
taking the title ahead of
Stirling Moss.
87. Following on from previous but less successful
designs, the Cooper T51 took the world title in
1959 at the hands of Jack Brabham. It was the
first mid-engined championship title for a car
and shortly after most other manufacturers
followed suit by placing the engine behind the
driver.
88. Lotus Type 25, the first fully stressed monocoque chassis car, it took 14 wins in the hands of Jim Clark, and won the world title in
1963 and 1965. Like the Cooper T51 before, it started a new trend in F1 with other manufacturers developing stressed-monocoque
chassis cars shortly after.
89. The first car to
mount the
radiators on the
side, coining the
term ‘sidepod’.
The Lotus 72 won
3 world titles with
Jochen Rindt and
Emerson
Fittipaldi and
raced almost
unchanged for 5
years from 1970
to 1975. It also
was one of the
first cars that sold
an entire car for
sponsorship,
creating the great
Gold Leaf and JPS
liveries.
90. Ferrari 312 T – saw 7 variants of the same
design and won 3 consecutive Constructor
Championships from 1975 – 1977 and then
again in 1979. Niki Lauda drove it to 2 drivers
titles and Jody Scheckter to 1. It is a true Ferrari
icon.
91. McLaren M23, 1974, the
first McLaren to win a
world title with Emerson
Fittipaldi at the wheel.
Unfortunately Bruce
McLaren, founder of the
team, had died in 1970
and never got to see just
how successful the team
he built became.
92. Lotus 79, 1978. Building on the obvious speed of the Lotus 78, the 79 dominated the season with Mario Andretti winning
his only title with the car. It built on the idea of ground effect, using the floor of the car to create efficient downforce to
increase cornering, breaking and acceleration speeds.
93. Williams FW07 – the first Williams car to
win a constructors title at the hands of Alan
Jones and Carlos Reutemann. Alan Jones
also won his only world title the same year
in 1980. It was loosely based on the all
conquering Lotus 79.
94. McLaren MP4-4, 1988. Statistically the
greatest car ever built, winning over
15 of 16 races during the year. No
other car has won a larger percentage
of the seasons races, although some
have come close.
95. Williams FW14B from 1992. Nigel Mansell used it to devastating effect, winning 9 races and taking 14 of 16 pole
positions. Mansell won the world title with almost twice as many points as 2nd place. The car was incredibly quick,
using a special active suspension system to keep the car stable at all times.
96. Benetton B194
from the 1994
season. Utterly
dominant during
the 1994 season in
the hands of
Schumacher, but
also caught up in
controversy after
being disqualified
from two races in
Britain and
Belgium. It was
the first car with a
high nose to win a
championship.
97. In 1996 Williams took
both titles by storm
with the FW18. It won
12 of the 16 races, with
Damon Hill becoming
the first second-
generation world
champion, following his
father Graham Hill.
98. The car that saw a resurgence for McLaren, the MP4-13. Mika Hakkinen won the world title, winning 8 of the 16 races. The car
was on the podium at all bar 2 races during the season and it considered another of Adrian Neweys’ masterpieces.
99. Ferrari F2002 – one of the quickest cars Ferrari has
ever produced, Schumacher used it to win the
drivers title in record time, taking 11 wins and his
teammate Rubens Barrichello taking 4, between
them only losing 2 of the 17 races that season.
100. Ferrari F2004, Schumacher won 13 races in
2004 with this car, and Rubens Barrichello won
another 2 taking the tally to 15 for the season.
It was the height of the Ferrari era and
delivered Schumachers last of 7 titles in the
most incredible fashion.
101. The Ferrari era was finally
broken by Fernando
Alonso in 2005 driving
the Renault R25. Whilst
not the fastest car of the
year, it was more reliable
than the McLaren MP4-20
of Kimi Raikkonen, taking
the Drivers and
Constructors titles.
102. Red Bull RB9, the last championship winning car of the Red Bull era. Sebastian Vettel won 9 races in a row at the end of the
season, completely dominating and setting a then record points haul for the championship winner.
103. Mercedes W07 – a car that won more
races than any other over a season,
and second only to McLarens Mp4-4 in
terms of win percentage. In the hands
of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg it
won 19 of the 21 races, retiring from
the lead in both races that it did not
win.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pw9V0i72v1M – history of F1 cars
HISTORY OF CONSTRUCTORS: https://i.imgur.com/nupE8X7.jpg
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/History_of_Formula_One_regulations
https://www.wikiwand.com/en/List_of_Formula_One_World_Drivers%27_Champions
http://en.espn.co.uk/f1/motorsport/page/2825.html
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-most-epic-moments-of-Formula-1-history
http://www.motorsportretro.com/2014/03/f1-champion-cars/
[PICTURED] A race at Monza during the 1930s
F1 has it’s origin in the European Grand Prix championship consisting of 20 races run between spring and autumn in the 1920’s and 1930’s.
The first F1 race was held in Pau in France in the same year, but was not part of the World Championship.
[PICTURED] First grand prix at silverstone
[PICTURED] Cooper
[PICTURED] Jack Brabham in the Lotus Type 24 leading Jim Clark in the all new Lotus Type 25.
[PICTURED] Jochen Rindt, 1970. The first and only posthumous world champion.
[PICTURED]
[PICTURED] Jean Pierre Jabouille in the RS01 in 1977
[PICTURED] John Watson in the 1981 McLaren MP4-1.
[PICTURED] Gerhard Berger in the Bennetton B186 at Monaco in 1986.
[PICTURED] Nigel Mansell in the Williams FW14B in 1992.
[PICTURED] The start of the Brazilian grand prix. Damon Hill stood in for Aytron Senna after his death and raced with the number 0.
[PICTURED] Mika Hakkinen at the 1998 Monaco Grand Prix
[PICTURED] Lewis Hamilton (left) and Valterri Bottas (right)
[PICTURED] a 2006 Red Bull show car, notice the fans on the radiators to keep the engine cool during press events.
[PICTURED] Corners 2 & 3 of the Malaysian grand prix in 2009.
[PICTURED] Max Verstappe in the Red Bull RB12.
Hamilton
Alonso
Vettel
Mika Hakkinen
Emerson Fittipaldi, a two time world champion, famous for his move to his brothers team at the height of his career. He eventually left formula 1 to go to the CART series in the USA, becoming world champion there as well. He also raced in the Indy 500 multiple times, winning it twice.
[PICTURED] Jochen Rindt in the Lotus Type 72.
Alain Prost, colloquially known as ‘The Professor’ for his calm and very intelligent driving style, preferring to be incredibly consistent rather than make big moves for wins. He took 4 world titles whilst racing against some of the best the sport has ever seen. He continues his involvement to this day with Renault.
Ayrton Senna, a true F1 great and triple world champion. Arguably the most talented and fearless driver to have raced in the sport, sadly died in 1994 at a crash at Imola. He is idolised by millions of Brazilians who fell in love with his charm and charismatic driving style.
Nigel Mansell – a British favourite who won his only world title with Williams in 1992. Famous for his big moustache, he was not an incredibly fast driver early on in his career, blossoming late and using the Williams FW14B to devastating effect to win the title.
Michael Schumacher is statistically, the greatest F1 driver in the history of the sport, taking 7 world titles and 91 grand prix victories. He was a ruthless and intelligent racer not without his fair share of controversy for moments in title deciding races. He redefined driver fitness and work ethic.
After receiving trackside emergency medical attention that saved his life, Mike Hakkinen went on to win two world titles with McLaren in 98 and 99. One of the few drivers that Michael Schumacher feared, he was incredibly calm and was known for giving very short answers in interviews.
Fernando Alonso, double world champion with Renault and one of the few drivers to go toe-to-toe with Michael Schumacher and win. Known for his unwavering commitment and monumental tenacity, poor decisions on which teams to join meant he never quite saw the success his early career had again.
After the newly formed Red Bull team started it’s young driver program alongside sister team Toro Rosso, Vettel was promoted to the first team and went on to win 4 consecutive titles. Known as a bit of a rash racer, he has made critical mistakes throughout his career that have seen him held in a regard that is not befitting of his skill and drive.
Often labelled the best of his generation, Lewis Hamilton is one of the most dominant drivers in F1 history. Second only to Michael Schumacher for number of titles and wins, he holds the most pole positions in F1 at 84. His flamboyant style was reminiscent of Senna in his early days, but has since matured into one of the most consistent performers ever to race.
Introducing the weird and the wonderful of the F1 world.
The 1969 4WD Cosworth Prototype that never made it to a race after the project was pulled before it could be completed. There has never been a 4WD or AWD F1 car and modern regulations dictate only two wheels can be powered.
Eiffeland only entered 8 races in total, but had very odd cars when they did so, with the 1972 Type 21 being most outrageous.
The 1975 March 751 ‘skirting boards’. The idea being that a suspended rear diffuser would offer more downforce. It was an unsuccessful attempt to gain rear downforce and grip.
The Ligier JS5 from 1976, extreme overhead air intake for the engine. The car was actually quite quick but rule changes put an end to this design solution.
Tyrrell P34 from 1977. It was initially quick, but a tyre war between Goodyear and Dunlop meant Goodyear couldn’t carry on developing the tyres for it to be competitive. Eventually the FIA deemed all cars must only have 4 wheels.
Brabham BT46 Fan Car. Raced in 1978 for one race before being banned, the BT46 Fan car had a large fan at the rear that’s primary function was to suck air through a rear radiator. A secondary function was to pull air from underneath the car, reducing pressure and increased downforce and grip.
The 1979 Ensign N179 was a rather odd looking car with radiators mounted at the front in the nose section for clean air. It was very slowly, usually not even qualifying to race and finishing only 1 race across the season.
Williams FW07D tested once in 1981 by Alan Jones, this was the last car to run 6 wheels before the FIA banned them shortly after. It was a follow on from the Tyrrell that ran 4 front wheels in 1977.
Ferrari 126C2 from 1982 when the rules only stated a maximum width for the wing, and not the car + wing, Ferrari tried to skirt the regulations but it decided against racing it pretty quickly.
Benetton Tyyrell 003 raced during the 1983 season with a boomerang rear wing in an attempt to increase the chord length of the rear wing for more downforce. It was ineffective and quickly scrapped for a more traditional rear wing.
The Toleman TG184 from 1984 ran with a double rear wing configuration. Like Ferrari a few years prior, it was another bid to increase aerodynamic surfaces for more grip at the rear of the car.
The Williams FW26, with a radical (at the time) walrus style nose. An attempt to drive more air underneath the car to improve downforce from the floor. It proved difficult to setup and was eventually removed in a large update midway through the 2004 season.
The McLaren MP4-26 from 2011. As regulations had become ever more stringent, the oddly shaped sidepods on this car were a real change from the norm, trying to get more air to the rear of the car and putting the sidepod opening in the front wheel wake. The car was fairly competitive taking 6 wins and 18 podiums.
The Ferrari SF70H – Bucking a traditional sidepod arrangement trend, Ferrari moved the crash structure below the sidepod air intake, and moved the intake inlet further rearward for better flow underneath and around the sides of the car. This arrangement has since been adopted by almost all teams.
[PICTURED] Michael Schumacher winning the 1996 Spanish grand prix in the wet. One of his most dominant wins in his career.
Fangio at the German grand prix at the Nurburgring in 1957. Fangio started on pole but with half a tank of fuel and softer tyres, knowing he had to pit to finish the race. After an issue during the pitstop where he dropped to 3rd and 48 seconds behind 2nd, he closed the gap across the next 10 laps, breaking the lap record 9 times, with 7 consecutive lap records in the process. He overtook 2nd and 1st to win the race.
The wreckage of Jim Clarks Lotus at the 1968 F2 race at Hockenheim. A right rear tyre deflated at high speed, sending him crashing into the barriers. He died before reaching the hospital. He was only racing due to sponsor commitments with Firestone.
German grand prix 1976. Niki Lauda crashed with into a barrier after his Ferrari swerved off the track and then made contact with Brett Lunger in the Surtees-Ford. His car had burst into flames with him stuck inside. He suffered extensive burns to his head, leaving huge scars on his head, and requiring reconstructive surgery to his eyelids to get them to work again. He was back racing 6 weeks later.
Lauda upon his return to racing, 6 weeks after his horrifying crash in Germany.
After a number of teams boycotted the Imola race in 1982, and with the quicker Renaults suffering issues on the day, Ferrari were left 1st and 2nd. The team ordered Didier Peroni and Gilles Villeneuve to slow to save the cars from issues. Not listening to the order to slow and hold station, Peroni overtook Villeneuve to take the win on the last lap. Villeneuve vowed to never talk to him again, and two weeks later died in a crash in Canada trying to better Peronis time in practice.
Senna and Prost come together at the Japanese grand prix. Prost retires and Senna carries on to win the race and take the title in 1989. Senna is disqualified after taking the chicane escape route to get back to the track, with FIA president Jean-Marie Balestre citing that he essentially cut the track.
At the Japanse Grand Prix in 1990, 1 year after Senna was stripped of the title at the same grand prix, competing against the same driver, he dives down the inside and crashes into Alain Prost. The crash means Senna takes the title in controversial fashion
Senna getting a lift from Mansell after his car broke down in 1991 at the British Grand Prix. Mansell dominated the race and Senna was running 3rd when his car ran out of fuel on the 59th lap. Mansell stopped by Senna’s stricken car on the cool down lap and gave him a lift back to the pits. Considering they were title rivals, it was a moving gesture from the Brit.
Imola, 1994. Ayrton Senna goes through the quick left hander Tamburello after a safety car period. The car bottoms out on the tarmac, bounces and he loses grip and veers into the guardrails. As he crashes into the guardrail, his front right wheel is broken off and flies towards the drivers head, most likely killing him instantly upon impact.
Adelaide 1994, Michael Schumacher clips a wall and damages his car, leaving room for Damon Hill to overtake in a move that would see Hill snatch the title from Schumacher. Michael turns into Hill aggressively, almost flipping his car. Hill has too much damage to continue and retires, giving the title to Schumacher. It wasn’t the first incident for Schumacher and Benetton, they had fallen foul of the FIA several times already in 1994 under suspicion of using launch control, for overtaking on the formation lap and failing to obey instructions to serve a stop-go penalty and obey a black flag, for tampering with their refuelling rig and for causing excessive plank wear.
Jerez 1997, with Michael Schumacher leading and his Ferrari developing an issue, Jacques Villeneuve moved to overtake him, a move that would give him the title over Schumacher. Schumacher turned into Villeneuve, sliding off the track and retiring. Jacques limped home to take 3rd, enough to take the title. Schumacher is excluded from the championship after intentionally trying to cause an accident.
The 2005 US grand prix saw only 6 starters on the grid in what was an incredibly damning event for F1 management and a huge hit to the reputation of the sport in the US. The Michelin tyres were found to be poorly designed for the banking, with Ralf Schumacher crashing heavily in practice. All Michelin runners were called into the pits on the formation lap and did not race. Only the Bridgestone runners remained.
In 2007 McLaren were excluded from the constructors championship, and fined $100 million dollars for being caught in possession of sensitive Ferrari technical documents. They were received from Nigel Stepney, a Ferrari technical employee, and handled by Mike Coughlin of McLaren.
In 2009, Renault were given a two year suspended ban for incidents in the 2008 Singapore grand prix. It was found that they had ordered driver Nelson Piquet Jr to crash on purpose to increase chances for their other driver Fernando Alonso to win the race. Alonso won the race, but denied any knowledge of the plan hatched by team boss Flavio Briatore, and Technical Engineer Pat Symonds.
2008 Brazilian Grand Prix – where Lewis Hamilton, who had been fighting for the championship with Felipe Massa all season, overtook Timo Glock at the last corner of the last race to take 5th place. Giving him 98 points to Massa’s 97 to take the title. Glock had stayed out whilst it rained on slick tyres, hoping to make it to the end of the race and gain positions, but a late downpour created one of the most dramatic finishes to the championship for years.
Nice Rosberg retires from F1 after winning his first and only world championship in 2016. He admitted the extreme lengths he went to in an attempt to beat his teammate Hamilton had taken it’s toll, making the decision easier for him.
Founder of the Lotus car company and F1 team, Colin Chapman was one of the first revolutionary designers in F1. He was involved with, or helped design; the cooper rear engined car, the first monocoque chassis Lotus Type 25, first aerodynamics in 1968, first car with radiators in sidepods, first ground effect car and first dual chassis car. He is considered the most influential designer in F1 history.
Bruce McLaren ran his first race in F1 in 1959 as part of the Cooper F1 team alongside Jack Brabham. He raced for 3 years, with many race wins but never a championship win. In 1963 he founded Bruce McLaren Motor Racing Ltd. He left Cooper Racing in 1965, and announced his own team, even winning races in his own car in 1968. The McLaren team still races to this day, winning 12 drivers championships and 8 constructor championships.
Jack Brabham started his F1 career in 1955, racing with for the Cooper team with their rear mounted engine. He won two titles with them in 1959 and 1960, before leaving to setup his own team in 1962. In 1966, with some very smart design moves by Brabham, he won the 1966 title in his own car, the first man to ever do so. In 1967, his teammate Denny Hulme won the title.
Jean-Marie Balestre (left) president of FISA, the FIA sporting commission. He enforced great change throughout F1 and the World Rally Championship. He is remembered as a very strong character, who didn’t mind sharing his opinion and often went head to head with drivers during driver meetings over safety concerns.
Max Mosley, president of FISA after Jean-Marie Balestre, and later president of the FIA. He was president for 4 terms and left the sport in 2009. Generally remembered as a dictator, his legacy cannot be ignored after 16 years as head of the FIA and countless safety improvements brought in during his tenure.
Bernie Ecclestone, worked from bottom to top, selling parts to eventually fund driver management and then becoming a team owner at Brabham. He created the Formula One Constructors Association, becoming executive in 1978. He went on to become Chief Executive of the Forumula 1 Group until 2017, finally leaving the sport at the age of 86 and leaving behind an incredible legacy after taking the sport truly global.
Frank Williams, founded Frank Williams Racing Cars in 1966, but due to money issues had to sell out. He then created Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977, and the same team has been competing in F1 to this day, and is one of the most successful teams in F1 history. A horrific crash in his early driving career left him tetraplegic and he has spent most of his career as team boss in a wheelchair.
Ron Dennis – invested in McLaren in 1981, and turned them into front runners a few years later. He ran the team all the way until 2009 when he left after selling his stake. He moved to managing the road car side of the McLaren business. He came back to F1 briefly as CEO from 2014 to 2016, but was ousted by other board members and finally left after 35 years with McLaren.
Jean Todt, joined Ferrari as General Manager in 1994. He brought in driver Michael Schumacher, designer Rory Byrne and Technical Director Ross Brawn, creating an effective super team that won 5 consecutive world titles between 2000 and 2004.
Sid Watkins, after meeting Bernie Ecclestone in the 70’s and with Bernie keen on improving safety for drivers at the circuits, he got offered the job of F1 Race Doctor. He flew to all races, offering medical support to many drivers over the years, even saving Mika Hakkinens life at the side of the circuit. He retired from the sport in 2005.
Like Colin Chapman before him, Adrian Newey is known as a design genius. He started with March/Leyton House in 1988, and moved to Williams in 1991. He designed 5 championship winning cars for Williams before moving to McLaren and designing their 1998 and 1999 championship winning cars. After being pried from McLaren to Red Bull he was lead designer on 4 more title winning cars.
The Mercedes W196, with which Fangio won 2 world titles in 1954 and 1955. At the time it was the fastest car, and even came in the elegant “streamliner” version used at faster tracks such as Monza and Spa.
The gorgeous Maserati 250F was driven by many privateers as well as the factory team. It contributed to Fangios 1954 championship win, taking the first two races before he switched to the Mercedes W196. In 1957 he won 4 of the 7 championship races, taking the title ahead of Stirling Moss.
Following on from previous but less successful designs, the Cooper T51 took the world title in 1959 at the hands of Jack Brabham. It was the first mid-engined championship title for a car and shortly after most other manufacturers followed suit by placing the engine behind the driver.
Lotus Type 25, the first fully stressed monocoque chassis car, it took 14 wins in the hands of Jim Clark, and won the world title in 1963 and 1965. Like the Cooper T51 before, it started a new trend in F1 with other manufacturers developing stressed-monocoque chassis cars shortly after.
The first car to mount the radiators on the side, coining the term ‘sidepod’. The Lotus 72 won 3 world titles with Jochen Rindt and Emerson Fittipaldi and raced almost unchanged for 5 years from 1970 to 1975. It also was one of the first cars that sold an entire car for sponsorship, creating the great Gold Leaf and JPS liveries.
Ferrari 312 T – saw 7 variants of the same design and won 3 consecutive Constructor Championships from 1975 – 1977 and then again in 1979. Niki Lauda drove it to 2 drivers titles and Jody Scheckter to 1. It is a true Ferrari icon.
McLaren M23, 1974, the first McLaren to win a world title with Emerson Fittipaldi at the wheel. Unfortunately Bruce McLaren, founder of the team, had died in 1970 and never got to see just how successful the team he built became.
Lotus 79, 1978. Building on the obvious speed of the Lotus 78, the 79 dominated the season with Mario Andretti winning his only title with the car. It built on the idea of ground effect, using the floor of the car to create efficient downforce to increase cornering, breaking and acceleration speeds.
Williams FW07 – the first Williams car to win a constructors title at the hands of Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann. Alan Jones also won his only world title the same year in 1980. It was loosely based on the all conquering Lotus 79.
McLaren MP4-4, 1988. Statistically the greatest car ever built, winning over 15 of 16 races during the year. No other car has won a larger percentage of the seasons races, although some have come close.
Williams FW14B from 1992. Nigel Mansell used it to devastating effect, winning 9 races and taking 14 of 16 pole positions. Mansell won the world title with almost twice as many points as 2nd place. The car was incredibly quick, using a special active suspension system to keep the car stable at all times.
Benetton B194 from the 1994 season. Utterly dominant during the 1994 season in the hands of Schumacher, but also caught up in controversy after being disqualified from two races in Britain and Belgium. It was the first car with a high nose to win a championship.
In 1996 Williams took both titles by storm with the FW18. It won 12 of the 16 races, with Damon Hill becoming the first second-generation world champion, following his father Graham Hill.
The car that saw a resurgence for McLaren, the MP4-13. Mika Hakkinen won the world title, winning 8 of the 16 races. The car was on the podium at all bar 2 races during the season and it considered another of Adrian Neweys’ masterpieces.
Ferrari F2002 – one of the quickest cars Ferrari has ever produced, Schumacher used it to win the drivers title in record time, taking 11 wins and his teammate Rubens Barrichello taking 4, between them only losing 2 of the 17 races that season.
Ferrari F2004, Schumacher won 13 races in 2004 with this car, and Rubens Barrichello won another 2 taking the tally to 15 for the season. It was the height of the Ferrari era and delivered Schumachers last of 7 titles in the most incredible fashion.
The Ferrari era was finally broken by Fernando Alonso in 2005 driving the Renault R25. Whilst not the fastest car of the year, it was more reliable than the McLaren MP4-20 of Kimi Raikkonen, taking the Drivers and Constructors titles.
Red Bull RB9, the last championship winning car of the Red Bull era. Sebastian Vettel won 9 races in a row at the end of the season, completely dominating and setting a then record points haul for the championship winner.
Mercedes W07 – a car that won more races than any other over a season, and second only to McLarens Mp4-4 in terms of win percentage. In the hands of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg it won 19 of the 21 races, retiring from the lead in both races that it did not win.
Pictures I liked but ended up not using.
Red Bull RB-9, 2009.
Ayrton Senna, 1994.
Patrick Depailler in the Tyrrel P34, 1977.
Francois Cevert leads Jackie Stewart, 1973.
Michael Schumacher overtaking Nelson Piquet in the Benetton B191, 1991.
Alan Jones overtaking Gilles Villeneuve, 1980.
Senna at Monaco in the MP4/5, 1989.
Mercedes W06
Stefan Johannsen in the Ferrari 156/85 in Monaco, 1985.
Valterri Bottas outside his Mercedes garage in Barcelona, 2019.