14 July 2023 The 1920s was a social revolution; after World War I, society changed as inhibitions faded and money flowed. And this change was most evident in the world of the motor car. From 1919 to 1929, especially in North America and the more affluent parts of Europe, the social change and economic environment […]

14 July 2023 Formula One has set its sustainability targets for the 2024 race season; however, with 24 races, its likelihood of achieving its ambitions is reduced. Although the 2023 race season started with 24 races, China withdrew due to Covid restrictions, and Imola cancelled due to devastating flooding. Formula One has a Net Zero

14 July 2023 For readers of my newsletter, you will know my appetite for quotes. Quotes tell a lot about their author, and this is especially so in motor racing. Aerodynamics are for people who can’t build engines – Enzo Ferrari. What’s behind you doesn’t matter – Enzo Ferrari. Each driver has their limits. My

14 July 2023 In 1972, Mr Ferrari constructed the Fiorano racetrack near the Maranello factory and his house. Before this, Enzo and his underlings used the Autodromo di Modena for testing but faced restrictive regulations and other race car teams using the facility. Enzo, having little control, decided to build his own playground. The circuit

14 July 2023 Hungarian GP Date: Sunday, July 23 Track: Hungaroring ✺ Christian Horner invited 20 F1 drivers to barbecue at his house, and ‘half the grid’ turned up. ✺ Daniel Ricciardo will replace Nyck de Vries at Alpha Tauri from the Hungarian GP. ✺ Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he felt undeserving of the

07 July 2023 The Middle East, specifically the Gulf, is rapidly becoming a global sports capital. And so it is with Formula 1 that the Gulf has established itself as a major venue, with Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar all hosting races in the 2024 season. There is a constant flow

07 July 2023 William F Harrah was one the most well-known casino operators on the Las Vegas Strip. William moved in glitzy circles, his friends included, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Judy Garland. He was also briefly married to country singer Bobby Gentry in 1969, one of his seven wives. I digress; William collected

07 July 2023 Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali has revealed that F1 teams are refusing offers of ‘almost billions’ from potential investors. Spotico recently produced a study about the dramatic increase in the value of F1 teams. F1 Team Values 2023: Not surprisingly, Ferrari is on top at US$3.13 billion. The average team value