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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
F1 Returned to the Nürburgring [w/video]
The famous Nürburgring in Germany hosts many forms of motorsport. But since one fateful day in 1976 F1 was removed from that list. There have been a few demonstration runs in recent years and F1 returned to the Nürburgring this weekend. Four-time champion Sebastian Vettel was largely responsible for the event. Follow Double Apex on […]
The Role of Tyre Management in Winning F1 Races
Formula 1 is a sport where every detail matters, from aerodynamics and engine performance to pit stop strategies and driver skill. However, one of the most critical factors that can determine the outcome of an F1 race is tyre management. In this article we will explore the vital role tyre management plays in winning F1 […]
2023 Formula One Cars [Gallery]
Formula One fans will be glued to their computer screens in the coming days as the 2023 Formula One cars start to break cover. Well, as we have learned, teams no longer show the real 2023 racer until first testing. These unveils are in essence to show off the livery the 2023 Formula One cars […]
F1 Review: Abu Dhabi 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The last race of the 2022 F1 season saw the championship head to the Gulf Region. Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen outlines the race in his report titled F1 Review Abu Dhabi 2022. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has not been known for providing scintillating F1 racing over the years. The last […]
Ten Facts About Sebastian Vettel
The world of Formula One feels a little sadder this week and it’s not just because it is the last last race of the season. Sebastian Vettel will retire from the sport after 15 competitive years at the peak of the motorsport pyramid. With that in mind we bring you ten facts about Sebastian Vettel […]
F1 Review: Brazil 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The latest race of the 2022 F1 season saw the championship head to South America. Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen outlines the race in his report titled F1 Review Brazil 2022. The F1 circus visited Interlagos, Brazil for the penultimate round of the 2022 world championship. The circuit is situated not far […]
F1 Review: USA 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The 19th round of the 2022 F1 season saw the championship return to the US for the second time this year. Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen outlines the race in his report titled F1 Review USA 2022. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The Circuit Of The Americas (COTA) […]
F1 Review: Japan 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The 18th round of the 2022 F1 season Returned to Japan for the first time in three years. Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen outlines the race in his 100th report for our site, titled F1 Review Japan 2022. The Japanese Grand Prix is an event that has been run since 1963. It […]
F1 Review: Singapore 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The 17th round of the 2022 F1 season took place on the streets of Singapore. We outline the race in our report F1 Review Singapore 2022. The Grand Prix at Singapore has its place in F1 history as being the first night race to be run on the calendar. It was first run in the […]
F1 Review: Belgium 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The 14th round of the 2022 F1 season took place in Belgium. We outline the race in our report F1 Review Belgium 2022. The Spa Franchorchamps racetrack in Belgium is a legendary street/road circuit that held its first race in 1925. It is one of the most demanding circuits, the highest and lowest points of […]
The Second Half of F1 2022 – What To Expect
Our resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen has been suffering F1 withdrawals these last few weeks, like many other fans around the world. He takes a quick look at some of the big storylines we can expect in the second half of F1 2022 in his latest column. The first half of the 2022 […]
F1 Review: Hungary 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
The 13th round of the 2022 F1 season took place near Budapest. We outline the race in our report F1 Review Hungary 2022. The Hungaroring, near Budapest has been the site of the Hungarian Grand Prix for many years. This weekend past was the 37th Hungarian Formula Grand Prix. The nature of the track is […]
Sebastian Vettel Will Retire From F1 at the End of 2022
News from the world of Formula One today is that Sebastian Vettel will retire at the end of the 2022 season. The German driver will see out his current contract with Aston Martin Racing. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Vettel on making his announcement: “I have had […]
F1 Review: France 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
Our regular Formula One correspondent, Nick van der Meulen, outlines the most recent round of the current F1 season in his report F1 Review France 2022. Formula 1 racing cannot run without the French Grand Prix: it was the French who introduced motor racing. The Paris-to-Rouen Horseless Carriage Contest was the first staged motorsport event […]
Five Facts About The French Grand Prix
Formula One returns to the home of motor racing this weekend as the series descends on France. Practice sessions start on Friday with qualifying on Saturday and the race taking place on Sunday afternoon (SA time). We bring you five facts about the French Grand Prix that you may not already know to whet your […]
F1 Review: Austria 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
Our regular Formula One correspondent, Nick van der Meulen, outlines the eleventh round of the current season in his report F1 Review Austria 2022. The Austrian Grand Prix is currently held at Red Bull Ring, Spielberg. It is a venue that is rich in motorsport history and was initially known as Zeltweg or Osterreichring. It […]
F1 Review: Britain 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
Our regular Formula One correspondent, Nick van der Meulen, outlines the recent exciting race in his report F1 Review Britain 2022. The first Grand Prix of the Formula One World Championship was staged at Silverstone in 1950, a circuit built on an old airfield used in World War II. Seventy-two years later, it still hosts […]
F1 Review: Baku 2022 (and F1 ramblings)
Our man in Europe, Nick van der Meulen, takes a look back at the most glamourous Formula One Grand Prix in his report F1 Review Baku 2022. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix, at the ancient city of Baku, is the second street circuit event in succession following the Monaco Grand Prix. Seeing that Monaco is under […]