1969 Brabham BT26. Chopard. Blast from the past
Chopard make use of a Brabham BT26 from the 1969 Formula 1 season to present its Monaco Historique Chronometer. Following the cinematic release of Ron Howard’s Rush this week, the Petrolhead community...
View ArticleVIDEO. Brembo issues brake facts for the Gulf Air Bahrain GP
Brembo has issued some pretty cool braking facts, ahead of this weekend’s Gulf Air Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, in the form of a video. Brembo has issued a video including some very cool braking...
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OPINION. Formula 1 Spanish GP. Who was really to blame?
You’ve seen it, you’ve read it, you’ve spoken about it. Just who exactly was to blame for the collision that eliminated both Mercedes-AMG F1 cars at the recent Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix? Our man has...
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Making of… Hunting for Victory. James Hunt
Czech art house Unique & Limited create ‘Hunting for Victory’ to celebrate James Hunt ‘s 1976 F1 title win at Fuji. New McLaren video goes behind the scenes September 1976. Niki Lauda crosses the...
View ArticleVIDEO. Evolution of F1 Steering Wheels. Donut Media
Donut Media walks us through ‘the evolution of F1 steering wheels’. Turns out a lot has changed since 1957… We’re aware that Formula 1 – pretty much any part of Formula 1 – is mind-rottingly complex,...
View ArticleAWESOME IMAGES from 2016 F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg secures his first Formula 1 World Championship, and equals a record in the process at the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix We cannot display this galleryIt took 20 years, but Damon...
View ArticleVIDEO. ‘ Unexpected Race ‘ for miniature McLaren F1 cars
McLaren F1 teammates Fernando Alonso and Stefan Vandoorne enjoy an ‘ Unexpected Race ‘ around team sponsor Chandon’s vineyards. Expect comments about Honda’s engine… The thought of either Fernando...
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INSIDE GP Extreme. Showroom, simulator, race team. Dubai, UAE
If you thought GP Extreme was ‘just’ a showroom for Formula 1 memorabilia…well, okay, you’d be partially right. It’s what lies behind the showroom though that’s peaked our interest… We cannot display...
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TEASER. F1 2017 feat. ’88 McLaren, ’92 Williams and ’02 Ferrari
Codemasters teases three classic Formula 1 cars – the 1988 McLaren MP4/4, the 1992 Williams FW14B and the 2002 Ferrari F2002 – that will star in the upcoming ‘F1 2017’ videogame Hopefully most of you,...
View Article40 Years of Renault in F1. Nico Hulkenberg drives 1977 RS01 and 1983 RE40
Renault begins its 40th Formula 1 anniversary celebrations by introducing 2017 driver Nico Hulkenberg to a 1977 RS01 and a 1983 RE40 You could forgive Nico Hulkenberg for wondering why he bothered...
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Lewis Hamilton is now four times Formula 1 champion of the world
Scoring enough points to put him on the top of the list, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton just got his fourth F1 world championship. pic | Sutton Images After last night’s Mexico GP, Lewis Hamilton...
View ArticleGP Extreme’s Noise Making session at Dubai Autodrome
Never thought I’d be able to hear the roar of a V10 Formula 1 car at Autodrome, but GP Extreme made it possible. On a Tuesday morning, I drive to the local Dubai Autodrome for a day with GP Extreme, if...
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FIA and Formula 1 present first set of 2021 powertrain regulations
Formula 1’s controversial hybrid powertrain set to remain, but focus on lowering development costs and raising drama The FIA, Formula 1’s rights holders Liberty Media, and both current and potential...
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Formula 1 vs Formula E
There’s been plenty of scepticism about Formula E since the series launched, but it could teach Formula 1 a few lessons We cannot display this gallery Mansell versus Senna at Monaco in 1992. The...
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Racing back in time. Gulf Historic.
Old racers never die, they just end up in private collections and are rarely seen in the outside world. Gulf Historic is set to change that and offered c&p’s editor the drive of his life We cannot...
View Article2021 Formula 1 regulations revealed: the biggest step yet?
Formula 1 is to receive its biggest shakeup in years, with aims to make it a more entertaining affair [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] Formula 1 has been criticised for its lack of...
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Revised 2020 Formula 1 calendar announced – Silverstone primed to host two...
F1 organisers take first tentative steps confirming a behind-closed-doors season opening from 5 July Formula 1 organisers have confirmed a start date for the revised 2020 F1 calendar, with the opening...
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Driving an F1 car at Spa-Francorchamps
Nothing can fully prepare you for the challenge of driving a Formula 1 car, as Adam Towler finds out – at Spa-Francorchamps, on race weekend [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] ‘Why don’t...
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FIA approves sustainable fuel for Formula 1 – F1 to be carbon neutral by 2021
Motorsport governing body, the FIA has approved the use of biofuels by F1 [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] The FIA has approved the use of sustainable biofuels in Formula 1 from 2021,...
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2021 Formula 1 cars revealed – AMG Petronas, Alpine F1 and Aston Martin...
The 2021 F1 season’s racers are being revealed thick and fast; here are the latest reveals [See image gallery at www.crankandpiston.com] The 2021 Formula 1 championship is on the cusp of kicking off,...
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