F1 Madness

On this same Silverstone circuit legends such as Senna, Fangio, Stewart and Clark unleashed their virtuoso talents. The circuit, the ground, the grandstands, everything here is drenched in motorsport history and is considered one of the most unique racing venues in the world. The memories will linger forever but the times and the talents have […]

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On 15 June 2013, the Top Gear Festival came around to SA again. F1 and @F1_Madness fan, Charlene Sprong (@LeneZone) sent us a summary of the awesome experience!   In December 2012, we decided we were going to attend the 2013 Top Gear Live Festival in Durban (our first time).  When the tickets became available earlier […]

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The International Tribunal announced today that Mercedes will be suspended from the upcoming Young Drivers Test in Silverstone and handed both the team and Pirelli a reprimand for their parts in the Testgate saga. Following a 7 hour hearing on Thursday and a morning of deliberating on the verdict it was announced that both parties were guilty […]

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Below is the statement released by the FIA regarding the tyre test involving Pirelli and Mercedes AMG Pertronas Disciplinary procedure against Mercedes and Pirelli (2013 FIA Formula One World Championship) Reminder of the facts On 5 June 2013, further to protests lodged during the 2013 Monaco GP by Red Bull Racing and Ferrari Scuderia Team […]

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Everyone’s favourite F1 commentator and the voice of Formula One for more than 30 years, Murray Walker, revealed last night that he has been diagnosed with a form of lymphatic system cancer. The cancer was diagnosed during routine blood testing while he was undergoing treatment for a fall last month which broke his pelvis. But […]

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The Canadian Grand Prix weekend is famous for its unpredictability. Even though it didn’t stand up to its usual erratic nature there were still some surprises in the offing. The two biggest surprises came in the form of no driver hitting the famous Wall of Champions – at any stage of the weekend and the […]

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There’s a lot going on behind the scenes on an F1 weekend that we don’t always get to hear enough discussion about. How the cars are set up to specifically suit the track and drivers, what updates are brought to each circuit etc. Here’s a technical roundup of the action packed F1 Canadian Grand Prix. […]

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The FIA’s International Tribunal will meet in Paris on June 20 to hear the case against Mercedes and Pirelli concerning their recent tyre test in Barcelona. This follows the protests lodged by Red Bull Racing and Ferrari at the Monaco Grand Prix. They are to consider whether the 3-day f1 tyre test conducted last month […]

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The Canadian Grand Prix weekend is famous for many things including changeable weather conditions. The Formula 1 pack had to contend with tricky track conditions as the rain rendered the use of slick tyres completely out of the question. The first session of qualifying sported the beginnings of a dry racing line but no driver was […]

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Christian Horner revealed during a Team Principals press conference that Red Bull were approached to take part in the Pirelli tyre tests in Barcelona but the team refused, fearing that it would breach Formula One FIA regulations. This will a key aspect when the Pirelli testgate saga goes to the FIA International Tribunal as the […]

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