Trofeo Bandini Anoints Kimi Antonelli as F1’s Next Big Thing
Receiving the esteemed Trofeo Bandini at 17, Kimi Antonelli’s F1 trajectory is accelerating, marking him as a significant Mercedes prospect with high.
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The Meteoric Rise of Kimi Antonelli to Formula One Stardom
F1 analyst and racing legend Graham Duxbury outlines the rise of Kimi Antonelli to F1 stardom. Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s journey to Formula One has been meteoric. The young Italian, born on 25 August 2006, has been a standout talent in junior categories, displaying exceptional skill in karting before swiftly climbing the single-seater ladder. In only […]
Ferrari’s Challenge: Can the Prancing Horse Gallop back to Glory in 2026?
F1 analyst and racing legend Graham Duxbury outlines Ferrari’s Challenge for 2026 and the years ahead. In the world of Formula One, few names shine brighter – or flicker more unpredictably – than Ferrari. When it was announced that Lewis Hamilton would don red overalls in 2025, a new level of excitement began to surround […]
How F1 Race Numbers Tell Their Own Story
In Formula 1, everything is a number. Lap times, tyre pressures, pit-stop seconds. But some numbers mean more than data as they carry stories, pride, and echoes of speed. A car’s number might seem like a small detail painted on carbon fibre, yet for fans, it’s a banner. It’s the mark that makes one flash […]
Changing Times in F1: How do Today’s Championship Battles Differ From Those of Seasons Past?
Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at the changing times in F1. Formula One has always been defined by its rivalries, and the 2025 season is no exception. With the championship now reaching a critical phase, it’s abundantly clear that we’re witnessing another fascinating battle – one that blends cutting-edge […]
No More Manual Ferraris Says Company Exec
Automakers don’t trust drivers. You know how we know? They are constantly removing control from the hands of the person behind the wheel. Auto transmissions, traction control, ESC, etc all take away from the skill/enjoyment of driving for pleasure. The ultimate aim to make cars self-driving. And there will be no more manual Ferraris, according […]
F1 The Movie – A Spoiler-Free Review
F1 The Movie is a 2 hour 35 minute ad that is truly amazing, if you’re not a fan, says long-time Formula One enthusiast Etukenyen Edwin Akpan. I watched Joseph Kosinski’s Top Gun: Maverick back in 2022. I enjoyed it. I don’t know how many factual or technical inaccuracies it presented on screen, but it […]
F1 Drivers’ Personal Car Collections
A few weeks ago we ran an article that outlined the incredible car collection of Lando Norris (link here). It seems the young Brit isn’t the only one who enjoys a good/classic road car. These speed kings just casually collect amazing cars that change what a “dream garage” even means. Forget boring daily cars – […]
Watch Lewis Hamilton Thrash Ferrari F80 Around Fiorano [video]
Formula One drivers have a pretty sweet life. They are adored by millions, jet across the world to race in exotic locations, most of all they get paid to race. Every so often they get to have a little more fun, as is the case here. Watch Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton thrash Ferrari F80 […]
The Roles of Nationalism and Identity in F1
How do the roles of Nationalism and Identity in F1 play out? Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look. National pride has long played a role in Formula One, with teams being seen as national icons for their countries of origin. Back in the 1950s and ’60s F1 teams like Ferrari, […]
F1’s black art: The ‘Sweet Spot’
Double Apex’s regular Formula One contributor, Graham Duxbury, take’s a closer look at F1’s black art: The ‘Sweet Spot’. Formula One fans increasingly hear about how teams strive to ensure that their cars are “in the operating window” and thus able to either put in a blisteringly quick lap time in qualifying or maintain a […]
The Unrepeatable Feat of F1 Winner Giancarlo Baghetti
In just a few days Lewis Hamilton will make his race debut for Scuderia Ferrari. This will be the third team Hamilton races for at this level of the sport. He’ll no doubt be thinking about his impressive debut season 2007 when he claimed a podium on debut, and 11 more during the year. However, […]
2025 F1 Season Preview: Prepare for Battle
This month we welcome a new new name to the Double Apex writing team in the shape of Graham Duxbury. His first submission is a preview of the 2025 F1 season. Graham Duxbury is a former professional racing driver, celebrated SA champion, and acclaimed motorsport administrator and commentator. A South African Hall of Fame inductee, […]
2025 F1 Cars Shown At Gala Event in London [Gallery]
Formula One teams used to show off their cars are a variety of launch events on their time schedules. However, the series decided to host a single event where all 1o teams showed off their new steeds, or at very least the new liveries they’d be wearing for 2025. So here is an indication of […]
Scuderia Ferrari Says Ciao To Carlos Sainz [w/video]
At the very start of the 2024 season it was announced that Scuderia Ferrari had signed Lewis Hamilton. The arrival of the seven-time world champion meant that someone had to leave. Charles Leclerc is a product of Ferrari’s driver development program, so everyone knew it was ciao for Carlos Sainz. Buy now and take advantage […]
Five Cars Named After Formula One Drivers
There are plenty of cars manufacturers that are named after people. Many of the bigger brands take the name of their founders such as Ford, Toyota, Citroen, etc. This holds especially true for sportscar makers such as Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Porsche, et al. However, it is pretty rare to have a car named after […]
The End of an Era in F1 as Lewis Hamilton Leaves Mercedes-AMG
This weekend marks the end of an era in F1 as Lewis Hamilton leaves his long-time home at Mercedes-AMG. The Brit has served as the team’s lead driver for 12 years and this will be his last F1 race with the team. Many people questioned his move from McLaren to the German outfit, one that […]
British Brand McLaren Sold… Again
Earlier this year we reported that McLaren had been bought in totality by the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Well, that relationship didn’t last long as it is being reported that McLaren has been sold again, which makes it twice this year. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share […]
F1 In SA – The Hard Truths
Is F1 in SA a short-term reality? This seems to be the overwhelming impression created by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, after he attended the Azerbaijan F1 GP last weekend. The Minister posted the following on social media: Just completed a very important meeting with Stefano Domenicali, Formula One Group CEO. […]
The Five Best F1 Cars Designed By Adrian Newey
The F1 news machine has been in top gear even before the 2024 season started. The pre-season started with news that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton had signed with Scuderia Ferrari (full article here). There have been plenty of other newsworthy movements since. This week it was made public that Adrian Newey will be leaving […]
2024 F1 Season Preview
It’s finally here. After months of waiting, almost 100 days, the 2024 F1 season is upon us. The first practice sessions have taken place and we are all preparing for the first qualifying session of the year. We take a quick look at what fans can expect this year. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
Mega Money Mercs Set New Sales Records
There used to be a time when the most expensive classic cars on sale hailed from Italy. They had a Prancing Horse on their badges and typically wore some evocative alphanumeric combination. However there has been a shift of late as there are mega money Mercs taking centre stage. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
2024 Formula One Cars [Gallery]
The 2024 Formula One season will start next week with the first official test of the year. Well, as we have learned, teams no longer show their real 2024 Formula One Cars until that first outing. However, that does not stop teams from ‘unveiling’ their new race machines. These unveils are in essence to show […]
Lewis Hamilton Signs With Ferrari F1 From 2025
It was a completely unexpected piece of news, that Lewis Hamilton signs with Ferrari F1 from the 2025 season. There were rumours around that there’d be a seismic shift in the driver market, but no one saw this coming. The news went out via the Mercedes-AMG F1 website first. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
Project ONE: A Milestone in Automotive History
Project ONE: A Milestone in Automotive History promises a deep dive into the genesis of Mercedes-AMG’s revolutionary street-legal F1 hypercar. This is no mere marketing fluff; it’s a rigorously documented chronicle of ambition, engineering prowess, and the audacious bridging of the gap between racetrack and road. The AMG One hypercar made its public debut at […]