Michael Schumacher’s pursuit of his first world championship as a Ferrari driver took another step forward 20 years ago today in Brazil, while McLaren were stung by a disqualification.
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Schumacher’s winning start to bid for first Ferrari world title
2000 Australian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onIn a new series, RaceFans reviews every race from the 2000 season, marking 20 years since Michael Schumacher won his first world championship as a Ferrari driver.
“Uppity: The Willy T Ribbs” story reviewed
F1 review
Posted onBefore Lewis Hamilton burst onto the F1 scene, Willy T Ribbs became the first black driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. A new film ‘Uppity’ tells his story.
“1994: The Untold Story” reviewed
F1 review
Posted onThe 1994 Formula 1 season was one of the most explosive in the sport’s history. But is there anything new to be said about it?
Niki Lauda: His Competition History reviewed
F1 review
Posted onNiki Lauda started 171 F1 races and hundreds more in other championships. Jon Saltinstall has painstakingly researched every one of them for this new history of the thrice-champion’s career.
“How to be Formula One Champion” reviewed
Reviews
Posted onDoes this new Formula 1-focused title from Sniff Petrol author Richard Porter hit the same comic heights as the website?
“Survive. Drive. Win.”: Nick Fry’s Brawn GP memoir reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onFormer Brawn GP CEO Nick Fry’s new book promises to lift the lid on its fairytale 2009 championship success. But it’s only opened part-way, writes Ben Evans.
“My Greatest Defeat” by Will Buxton reviewed
F1 review
Posted onWith “My Greatest Defeat”, Formula 1 front man Will Buxton demonstrates his knowledge and talents stretch beyond the grand prix world
“Enzo Ferrari” by Luca dal Monte reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onAt nearly a thousand pages, is this vast biography of Enzo Ferrari worth investing your money -and time – in?
“The Power and the Glory: Senna, Prost and F1’s Golden Era” reviewed
Book review
Posted onThe rivalry between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost has hardly been neglected by F1 authors. Does The Power and the Glory add something new to the story?
Motorsport Manager Mobile 3 reviewed
Review
Posted onLooking for a new game to see you through the summer break? Motorsport Manager 3 offers a pocket-sized team boss experience at a pocket money price.
“Clark – The Best of the Best” by David Tremayne reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onDoes ‘The Best of the Best’ do justice to the legacy of a driver with the extraordinary talent of Jim Clark? Read the RaceFans verdict.
“Monaco” by Malcolm Folley reviewed
F1 review
Posted onThe Monaco Grand Prix is one week away so what better time to read up on the history of F1’s most prestigious race?
Hobbo: David Hobbs’ autobiography reviewed
F1 reviews
Posted onHaving put down his microphone at the end of last season,. David Hobbs has now put the story of his incredibly varied motor racing career on paper.
“If You Come Second You Have Lost” reviewed
F1 review
Posted onThis memoir by Jim Clark’s former number one mechanic offers a fresh perspective on the driver who died 50 years ago next week.
F1 hopefuls battle for Formula Renault 3.5 title
Why You Should Watch...
Posted onJules Bianchi, Robin Frijns and Sam Bird are all vying for a place in F1 and any one of them could clinch the Formula Renault 3.5 title this weekend.
Ten reasons why you don’t want to be an F1 driver
Top Tens
Posted onBeing an F1 driver is a dream job – but it’s not without a few downsides.
Don’t just watch – get involved in 2010
Posted onWant to do more than just watch races in 2010? F1 Fanatic guest writer Ben Evans shows you how to get involved in motor racing. When you think of getting involved in motorsport, you naturally think of driving. But for those of us who can’t match the elite few at the top of motor racing … Continue reading Don’t just watch – get involved in 2010
Watch more than just F1 races in 2010
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Ben Evans reminds us to take in more than just the 19 race on the F1 calendar in 2010. Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of discussion on F1 Fanatic about going to see F1 races, ticket prices and so on. Nothing compares to watching the Grand Prix … Continue reading Watch more than just F1 races in 2010
BBC F1: a commentator’s verdict
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer Ben Evans, who’s commentated on races at circuits and on television, gives his verdict on the BBC’s F1 coverage. Last year I was lucky enough to get to work on TV side of motorsport making some highlights programmes and subsequently commentating live on-site for the World Series by Renault. I’ve learned … Continue reading BBC F1: a commentator’s verdict