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The 1961 Dutch Grand Prix.
Just another race. Just one week ago, the F1 circus had been in sunny Monaco. Now, they were decidedly colder at Zandvoort. By all accounts, the weather was, well, crappy. …
Monaco, 1961: Birth of the Sharknose.
In an analog to the current season, engine size was cut dramatically for the 1961 season. As with 2014, 1961 arrived faster for some teams than others. A portly engine …
The 1960 United States Grand Prix.
Many will tell you that Formula One never caught on in the United States. I would beg to differ that there has been a disparate contingent of hardcore fans throughout …
The Forgotten Front-Engined F1 Cars.
A (Subjective) Top Five List. These past few years, interest in Formula One’s history has increased dramatically. Driven by documentary films and a modern return to turbocharged engines have fueled …
Controversy at the 1960 Italian GP.
The stories put the blame on the Italian Grand Prix organizers, but the decision stinks of Enzo’s manipulative ways. Enzo Ferrari’s passive aggression was a persistent dark force in early …
John Surtees Strong at 1960 Portuguese GP.
John Surtees: A Young Master of Two Disciplines To get the inside track on the 1960 Portuguese Grand Prix, one needs to know a little about John Surtees. He was …
The 1960 British GP + How to Lose With Style.
One can only imagine what he must have felt. He had dominated the rush with crushing determination. He proved his skill by overtaking every car on the track. It is almost as if he climbed Mt. Everest only to trip on a small stone at the summit and fall back down.
Picking Up the Pieces at the ’60 French GP.
To me, this fact highlights the–at times–short memory of the Formula 1 racing. In a forward-looking sport, there seems too often to be too little room for reflection. Perhaps, this is best. In life as in sport, perhaps there comes a time when each of us must inevitably step up, pick up the pieces, and drive on.
Site Announcement: Interactive Timeline
So, you may have heard me talking vaguely about “new features.” Well, I’m pleased to announce the beta version of my new interactive Formula 1 timeline. It’s not magic, but …
GP evolved 