Author: Katie Foreman
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Motorsport Explained: Formula 2
The FIA Formula 2 Championship, also known simply as F2, is a second-tier single-seater championship organised by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). The championship was introduced in 2017 following the rebranding of the previous long-term Formula One feeder series GP2. The premise of Formula 2 is to make racing relatively affordable for the teams…
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Motorsport Explained: Formula One
Formula One, also known simply as F1, is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). Whether you are a new fan wanting to learn about the series before the start of the 2025 season, or you are a returning fan wanting a…
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Motorsport Explained: Formula E
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, more commonly known as Formula E, is an open-wheel single-seater motorsport championship and the highest class of competition for electrically powered single-seater racing cars. History The idea for a city-based, single-seater electric car motor racing championship was conceived by the President of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA)…
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Mexico City E-Prix: Rowland’s Roaring Success Delivers A Nissan First
Three moves past three World Champions saw Oliver Rowland take his maiden silverware in Mexico, who has now won two of the last three races, breaking Porsche powertrains’ four-season winning streak in Mexico in the process, whilst also handing Nissan their first victory at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Qualifying Group A With clouds and possible…
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Advent Day 12: Tom Kristensen – Record Breaking ‘Mr. Le Mans’
Who is Tom Kristensen? Tom Kristensen is a Danish former racing driver who holds the record for the most wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with nine, six of which were consecutive (from 2000 to 2005). Kristensen also holds the record for most wins at the 12 Hours of Sebring with a total…
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Advent Day 11: The Future is Female: Can Motorsport Catch Up?
Women in Formula 1 Whilst Formula 1 is a notoriously male-dominated section of motorsport, there have been a handful of women who have competed in a Grand Prix. There have 5 official drivers who have entered a Grand Prix, including: Maria Teresa de Filippis Maria Teresa de Filippis was an Italian racing driver, and is…
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Advent Day 10: MotoGP – From 1949 to 2024
Grand Prix Motorcycle racing is the highest class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits and is sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). The foundation of the FIM as the international governing body for motorcycle sport in 1949 provided an opportunity to coordinate rules and regulations in order to select events…
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Advent Day 9 – Hamilton, Massa and The 2008 F1 Championship
The 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship was contested over eighteen races commencing on the 16th of March in Australia and concluding on the 2nd of November in Brazil. Two names synonymous with this year are Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa – the title rivals both vying against the odds for their maiden Championship victory.…
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Advent Day 8 – Foes to Friends: Niki Lauda, James Hunt and the 1976 F1 Championship
For the countdown till Christmas, Parc Femme are bringing you a series of videos and articles to help fill your days over the festive period. For Day 8 we give you a deep dive article into the rivalry and friendship between Niki Lauda and James Hunt, with a focus on the 1976 World Championship. James…
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Advent Day 7 – Brawn GP: How The £1 Team Dominated The 2009 Championship
Origins: Brawn GP was a Formula One constructor who competed solely in the 2009 Formula One World Championship. The team can trace its origins back to the Tyrrell Racing Organisation – a motorsport team founded by ex-British Formula Two driver Ken Tyrrell in 1958 – which competed in various single-seater championships. After joining Formula One…