Drivers

Throughout the history of Formula One, there are races which stand out above all else. Races that in one afternoon catapult a driver from mediocrity into a household name, or ruin a reputation built up over the course of decades for another. These are the stories that we all remember, the ones we love and the reason why we tune in each and every Sunday lunchtime.

1990 United States Grand Prix – Phoenix, Arizona
 

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Throughout Michael Schumacher’s career, controversy has always followed him around. Some say it’s a ruthless streak that blights his greatness; others compare him to Aryton Senna in how he always needs to win, no matter the cost. Whether it’s the need to win or the need to avoid failure, there is no doubting that Schumacher polarises F1 fans around the world, as recent events in

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Hello and welcome to another edition of the Top 5, a regular rundown of all things F1. This weeks focuses on this weekends Hungarian Grand Prix, a tight and twisty track that has been a regualr on the calender since 1986. Many first wins have happened at the Hungaroring, including Fernando Alonso (2003),

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This weekend marks another entry into the already chequered history of the British Grand Prix, a stalwart of the Formula One calender. Many memories from many races and circuits throughout the years can make the claim to be the greatest, but which ones have I picked? Keep reading to find out!

 
 
 
5. Johnny Herbert takes his first win

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It took many years of hard work and perseverance for British crowd favourite …

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Hello and welcome to another edition of TGTB&TB, a weekly run down of all the ins and outs of Formula One, generally from one Wednesday to another. For those of you who are new, the column is split into three sections: The Good, where I’ll be focusing on the stories that I like or amuse me; The Bad, stories that don’t; and The Backmarkers, stories concerning the slower cars …

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The Monaco Grand Prix conjures up some of the greatest images in Formula One. The sights of boats in the harbour and the sounds of engines screaming through the tunnel means the fans, more or less at the side of the track, get good value for their money. But, in a place Nelson Piquet once described as “cycling through your front room”, what moments stand out more than any other? Join …

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Team: Hispania Racing
First F1 Race: 2010 (debut season)

Karun Chandhok was named as the second driver for Hispania Racing after the new Spanish Formula 1 team, formerly known as Campos Meta, secured their future in F1. Chandhok will be the second Indian driver in the history of Formula 1 and teams up alongside fellow F1 novice and former GP2 teammate Bruno Senna for HRT in 2010. The 26 year old became …

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Team: Sauber
First F1 Race: 2009
F1 Races: 2
Best Race Finish: 6th (2009)

Picked up from the departing Toyota F1 team, Kobayashi is an inexperienced driver having completed just 2 Grands Prix but will bring enthusiasm to the Sauber outfit. The 23 year old from Japan started karting in his homeland when he was 9 and was signed up by Toyota’s Driver Academy in 2006. After progressing through the Formula Renault and Formula 3 …

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Team: Sauber
First F1 Race: 1999
F1 Races: 72
Best Championship Finish: 11th (2006)
Best Race Finish: 2nd (2006)

Sauber’s mix of youth and experience in 2010 sees the 37 year old de la Rosa take up the role of the wise head on the team. De la Rosa hasn’t competed in a full Formula 1 season since driving for Jaguar in 2002, but the Spaniard has been involved in F1 for over a …

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Team: Virgin Racing
First F1 Race: 2010 (debut season)

25 year old Lucas di Grassi will make his Formula 1 debut for Virgin Racing in 2010 and the Brazilian will be hoping to make an immediate impact. Di Grassi began his racing career in the Brazilian Formula Renault series in 2002 after impressing in karting. He soon made the step up to Formula 3 and in 2005 finished 3rd behind Lewis Hamilton …

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