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 […]
Racing legend and F1 commentator Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at the legacy of F1’s true all-rounders. Max Verstappen’s recent triumph at the Nürburgring in a GT3 car has reignited the debate about the value of versatility in motorsport. Many hailed the victory as further proof that Verstappen is not only Formula One’s dominant […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here’s a quick look at what you can expect this weekend at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix. The second half of the Formula 1 kicks off around the seaside track in Zandvoort. While Zandvoort was only recently added back to the F1 calendar, the local support is electric, with 99% of fans all backing their […]
We take a quick look back at the last race before the F1 summer break in this post title, F1 Review Belgium 2023. The Belgian Grand Prix may have appeared to introduce a few twists and turns, but the podium was stacked with familiar faces. Max Verstappen worked his way from sixth place to win […]
Here’s a quick look at what you can expect this weekend at the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix. The Belgium Grand Prix has proven to be one of the trickiest race weekends on the calendar. While the track itself is challenging and dangerous, the wet conditions take it to a whole new level. Follow Double Apex […]
We take a quick look back at the British race in our post, F1 Review Britain 2023. The British Grand Prix brought on many twists and turns, with a late safety car shuffling the order even more before the chequered flag. McLaren had an amazing qualifying session yesterday and brought that momentum with them for […]
Keep up to date with all the highlights of the race in our post F1 Live Updates: Britain 2023 which outlines the race as it unfolds. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Check out more Formula One content in our dedicated section. FINAL PODIUM Verstappen Norris Hamilton LAP 52/52: MAX TAKES THE CHEQUERED […]
Keep up to date with all the highlights of the race in our post F1 Live Updates: Austria 2023 which outlines the race as it unfolds. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Check out more Formula One content in our dedicated section. FINAL PODIUM Verstappen Leclerc Perez CHEQUERED FLAG The leading RB19 takes […]
Here’s a quick look at what you can expect this weekend at the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix. Formula 1 returns to Austria for an updated sprint weekend at the Red Bull Ring. While Red Bull is notoriously dominant around the circuit, the recent Mercedes, Aston Martin, and Ferrari updates could see a three-way battle for […]
We take a quick look back at the most recent race of the season in our post, F1 Review Canada 2023. While practice and qualifying were dampened by rain, there was not a cloud in sight during the 2023 Canadian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton had an explosive start and quickly snatched P2 from Fernando Alonso. […]
Keep up to date with all the highlights of the race in our post F1 Live Updates: Canada 2023 which outlines the race as it unfolds. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Check out more Formula One content in our dedicated section. FINAL PODIUM Verstappen Alonso Hamilton CHEQUERED FLAG Max Verstappen crosses the […]
We take a quick look back at the most recent race of the season in our post, F1 Review Spain 2023. The 2023 Spanish Grand Prix promised a fast-paced, exciting race, and it did not disappoint. The track evolved to remove the final chicane, opening up the last corner for drivers to go flat out. […]
Keep up to date with all the highlights of the race in our post Live F1 Updates: Spain 2023 which outlines the race as it unfolds. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Check out more Formula One content in our dedicated section. FINAL PODIUM Verstappen Hamilton Russell CHEQUERED FLAG Max Verstappen crosses the […]
We take a quick look back at the most recent race of the season in our post, F1 Review Monaco 2023. The Monaco Grand Prix is the most grandiose race of the Formula 1 calendar. However, the narrow streets of Monaco usually make it the most boring race to watch. While all eyes were on […]
Keep up to date with all the highlights of the race in our post Live F1 Updates: Monaco 2023 which outlines the race as it unfolds. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Check out more Formula One content in our dedicated section. FINAL PODIUM Verstappen Alonso Ocon CHEQUERED FLAG Max Verstappen crosses the […]
The Miami Grand Prix starting grid had multiple drivers out of place from the expected positions. However, this made for an exciting race, with Verstappen slicing through the field from P9. Sainz managed to show the raw pace of the Ferrari but fell short with high tyre degradation and a penalty for speeding in the […]
After a month-long wait, Formula 1 has graced us with a doubleheader. This week, Formula 1 returns to Miami with Max Verstappen leading the Drivers World Championship. However, the question remains if he would leave Miami in the top spot. Here are a few things you can expect at this week’s Miami Grand Prix. Follow Double […]
Sergio Perez managed to take his second win in Azerbaijan with a quick and well-measured performance. While Ferrari looked quick over a single lap, the race pace of the Red Bulls placed them in a league of their own. Click here to read a more detailed account of the race. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we […]
