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Reader Writes: The GOATs and GODs of Formula 1

A while back GRANDPRIX247 published a piece in which I reasoned that Lewis Hamilton can rightfully claim to be the GOAT, unsurprisingly, this sparked considerable debate, the conclusion of which was that he i... Read More...

Tech Draft: F1 2022 a new performance level

Whilst the 2021 Formula 1 season develops into what may be the most competitive season in many years, the reality looking forward to 2022 and beyond is that a significant change looms. Most articles in the m... Read More...

Reader Writes: Million dollar F1 car crashes into dumpster refuse

So there we are, all set for an exciting qualifying session for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, when promising Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda gets it all wrong on his first flying lap and crashes heavily at the ... Read More...

Reader Rights: Max or Lewis at Mercedes in 2022?

A strongly felt opinion that frequently appears in the comments section of this website is - ”It isn’t Lewis, it’s Mercedes. Give them the same car and Max will beat him.” As an avid Lewis Hamilton fan, opin... Read More...

Reader Rights: LEWIS is the GOAT. Get over it

Despite his seven Formula 1 world titles and 94 F1 Grand Prix wins, some, usually led by Sir Jackie Stewart, refuse to recognise Lewis as the GOAT. Seven titles and 94 wins! What does Lewis have to do to... Read More...

Reader Spotlight: When I was a child I had a film camera…

Daniel Coyle is one of our esteemed readers who reached out to share his passion for motorsport which is manifested through his camera viewfinder. His work has the hallmarks of someone who knows what he ... Read More...

Reader Rights: Avoiding the chopping block

Over the last four years of the turbo-hybrid era of Formula 1, a lot has been written about the trials and tribulations of McLaren - the fall of a team with so much history and more importantly success. ... Read More...

Reader Rights: This Grid Girl Kerfuffle…

For years, I have defended Danica Patrick against men who have basically called her a prostitute for posing in a bikini for photo shoots. I make that word plural because I think she posed once for FMH an... Read More...

Reader Rights: Kickbacks & Extortion in Formula 1

Kickback: "The most common form of kickback involves a vendor submitting a fraudulent or inflated invoice (often for goods or services which were not needed, of inferior quality, or both), with an employee ... Read More...

Reader Rights: Speak the Language? Dust Off Your Ferrari

So, what is this thing we so loosely refer to as Ferrari? Posters at the GP24/7 forum frequently refer to Fiat ownership and profits from the sale of Jeeps when prognosticating about what the Ferrari F1 tea... Read More...

Reader Rights: FIA surely merit a NO CONFIDENCE vote

I found the 2017 United States Grand Prix to be exciting, enjoyable, and very satisfying. Everything in the days following has been very dispiriting. By that I mean both the news and the exchanges in the... Read More...

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Reader Rights: Making sense of the season of silliness

It’s the season of silliness in F1 so let’s have a recap of some of those stories and how they could play out. This maybe, possibly, could happen. Or not. As is tradition with the silly season, let’s sta... Read More...

Reader Rights: Rethinking the F1 grid penalty system

With the introduction of the complex hybrid engines Formula 1 realized something needed to be done to keep the cost in check like limiting the number of engines than can be used in a year. But since the ... Read More...

Reader Rights: Advocates for Safety? Or Hysterical Fans?

I'll take my chances and ask the question: Where are all of the people who for the past two weeks have been accusing Vettel of being a homicidal maniac for banging wheels at 30 mph on a straight behind the ... Read More...

Reader Rights: Why convict Vettel twice?

In the GrandPrix247 forum, a reader makes the following comment: "Vettel's actions will have a large influence on F1 and racing in general. The question that FIA needs to ask is if they are going to allow i... Read More...

Reader Rights: What is this thing we call Formula One?

What is this thing we call Formula One? Think you really know the answer? On 23 January 2017, the following words were published at the Formula One website: “Liberty Media Corporation and Delta Topco, th... Read More...

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Reader Rights: Follow the money!

Follow the money! One of my business rules. Seems simple, but with it you identify customers, suppliers, and added value of any company. Very powerful. In F1 it’s all about the money. Mr Bernie Eccles... Read More...

Reader Rights: Respect for Sir Jackie Stewart

A lot of people whose opinions I respect seem to have absolutely no use for Jackie Stewart these days, and they are blasting him in the strongest possible terms for his criticism of Lewis Hamilton's tactics... Read More...

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