Race and classic pictures

A much-deserved breather

The traditional F1 summer break includes a mandatory two-week factory shutdown, with only maintenance and observation activities being allowed. This…

11 years ago

Improvised shelters

On 2 August 1962, umbrellas were a highly sought-after commodity on the German Grand Prix grid. Waiting to tackle the…

11 years ago

Push it to the limit

You don’t win four F1 world titles and 41 grand prix wins on pure driving skills. Maintaining a top-notch fitness…

11 years ago

No rest for the wicked

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton may be enjoying some time off in Colorado during the traditional F1 summer break, the Mercedes…

11 years ago

Miniature McLaren

You can't keep an F1 driver away from racing for too long. Fernando Alonso fondly recalls his first go-kart being a…

11 years ago

Miniature cool

With no grand prix preparations required for a number of weeks, teams are winding down ahead of a two-week factory…

11 years ago

Rapid progress

Just 16 months ago, Max Verstappen was preparing for his first season racing in cars having moved up from karts, making…

11 years ago

A summer break spent racing

Max Verstappen is in the middle of his debut F1 season at the age of 17, so you would forgive…

11 years ago

A fresh-faced Fernando

Fernando Alonso made his F1 debut at the age of 19 driving for Minardi, with the 2001 Australian Grand Prix his…

11 years ago

Feliz Cumpleaños, Fernando!

Fernando Alonso celebrates his 34th birthday today, with the Spaniard able to enjoy it off the back of his best…

11 years ago