Category Archives: Formula 1

Richard Aucock writes: We do the most unusual things here at MSN Cars sometimes. Such as what we did on Sunday. We ran the British Grand Prix! Yes indeed, you are seeing right – that really is circa 7,000 people … Continue reading →

Dan Trent writes:The F1 season is barely over but the star drivers are still working hard. But they ain’t driving round racetracks at 200mph. Nope, it’s time to start really earning that fat salary as sponsors start calling in favours … Continue reading →

Photo: Red Bull (Mark Thompson/Getty Images)Dan Trent writes:So, that’s F1 done for another season. But what was it with that Abu Dhabi track? Everyone seemed to be tripping over each other to praise Bernie Ecclestone for his ‘vision’ in adding … Continue reading →

Dan Trent writes: Michael Schumacher’s retirement was the best thing to happen to F1 in the last few years. I don’t have anything against him, it’s just that the combination of his cool, tactical (and very effective) approach to motor … Continue reading →

 FIA’s plans for F1 revealed in leaked photo… Dan Trent writes:If you ever wanted proof of all that’s wrong with modern F1 the last two races provide all the evidence you need. Take Valencia; here the powers that be attempted … Continue reading →

  Dan Trent writes: F1 is a world of hierarchies, most of them dictated, marked and governed by the power of the laminate. Yes, that little bit of plastic dangling off your neck suddenly becomes currency governing where you go, … Continue reading →

Photos from Jakob Ebrey/Renaultsport UK Dan Trent writes: This job gets you some pretty special rides in some amazing cars. But nothing could prepare me for my first ever run in a proper single-seat racing car … even if this … Continue reading →

  Dan Trent writes: I really, really, enjoyed driving the CLK63 Black Series the other week and the news that it’s been retired from its front line role as F1 safety car saddened me a little. Until I saw its … Continue reading →

  What an amazing race yesterday?  Seeing the TV footage, I can’t believe anyone managed to get around the race circuit once, let alone get around one lap – let alone 60-odd, and to win it.  Quite amazing really – … Continue reading →