F1 Paddock Chat

Sharing my take on Sebastian Vettel, the 4-time World Champion.

What does it mean when a track is front-limited or rear-limited? How does that impact performance?Let's break it down.

Fernando Alonso sets off Silly Season in F1, and it's already as silly as ever.Let's break down the Alpine dumpster fire, and why Piastri is making a risky gamble.Alex Albon resigns with Williams.

As the first half of the F1 season comes to a close in Hungary, Max Verstappen and Red Bull assert their dominance yet again. Can Max beat the record for wins this season (13, set by Vettel in 2013)?Despite having the best car, is Ferrari the worst race team in F1?Mercedes with another great weekend. Will they find wins in the second half?Silly season officially kicks off, with Alonso making a surprise announcement.

The F1 circus heads to Hungary before the month-long summer break. Are we due for another upset like last year? With rain forecasted, things might get spicy on Sunday.With Mercedes all of a sudden breathing down their neck, can Ferrari pull away or will they get drawn into a prolonged battle for P2 in the championship?Haas finally brings a big update. Alpine sniffing a podium after last year's success?However, the big news around the paddock is Sebastian Vettel announcing his retirement after this season. He leaves behind an enduring legacy in F1.

You hear drivers talk about it all the time, but what is it?Let's break down car balance, and what it means in F1.

After Leclerc's massive mistake, do we now need to face the fact that this year's championship race is over?With Mercedes securing its first double podium of the year, can they now take the fight to Ferrari for P2 in the Constructors? With Ferrari hellbent on wasting the best car on the grid, can Mattia Binotto survive if Mercedes beat them this year?A glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel for McLaren. Can they stay with Alpine in fight for midfield supremacy?

After an unusually long 2 weeks, F1 is back racing this weekend. The question circulating the paddock is whether Mercedes can finally match Red Bull and Ferrari. Everything is lined up for them, can they take advantage and join the title chase?Will Ferrari give Sainz their new ERS and force him to fight through the grid from the back? Can Charles fend off both Red Bulls for a victory? Can anyone in the midfield stop Alpine on their home track?While in a beautiful part of the world, is the Paul Ricard circuit the worst in F1?Let's break it all down!

In a race filled with on-track action, Leclerc and Ferrari spoil Red Bull's homecoming in front of the Orange Army. Yet, like at Silverstone, it's a bittersweet victory.Haas vaults up the standings as Mick joins the dark side. Can they find a way to match Alpine moving forward, and fight for midfield supremacy?Track limits becomes a talking point this weekend. Is this the sign of things to come after drivers questioned the consistency of race direction?

The F1 circus heads to the Styrian Alps on the heels of the best race of the season. Can the improved W13 bring Mercedes another podium or perhaps even a win?The Sprint Race is back, and there are a lot of points up for grab this weekend. Despite their win at Silverstone, rumors are swirling of internal discontent in Maranello. Can Ferrari prove they are a competent race team and ruin Red Bull's homecoming?Alpine looks like the best midfield team for now. Who will challenge them?

An absolute banger of a race at Silverstone, with a smorgasbord of storylines.Ferrari somehow manages to lose while winning the race. Mercedes has finally clawed their way back to competitiveness. Red Bull putting on a damage limitation clinic. Mick Schumacher finally on the board. The race had it all!A question emerging from the chaos: Despite his talent, can Leclerc ever win a championship in a Ferrari?

Back to where it all started at Silverstone. The British GP is upon us this weekend, and most teams are set to bring significant upgrades.It's do or die time for Mercedes. Can they finally compete for a win this weekend and save their season?Ferrari is in an equally dire position, desperately needing a win to avoid Red Bull running away with both championships.Let's break it all down!

It takes a good #2 driver to win a Constructors Championship. While not all of them were the best wingman, these 5 drivers helped their team win a ton of constructor titles.Let's take a look at the 5 best #2 drivers in F1 history.

Max wins again! After a rather pedestrian start, the race came alive after a late safety car. Sainz tantalizingly close to his first career victory, as Ferrari seems to have upped their race pace. Can they get back in the championship race?Haas giveth and Haas taketh away. Alpine best in the midfield?FIA trying to force fix to bouncing issues. Will it shake up the order moving forward?

After 2 years away, F1 returns to Montreal. Will we be treated to another 2019 controversy?Can anyone stop Red Bull in Canada? Can Aston Martin climb back to the top of the midfield after their success in Baku?Let's break it all down.

Porpoising came back with a vengeance in Baku, while nothing could spoil Red Bull's perfect day. Is the constructor's championship over already?Despite a rather pedestrian grand prix, there are storylines aplenty. Mercedes demanding rule changes to address the bouncing problem. Another wasted weekend for Ferrari. Two struggling midfield teams broke out of their slumps this weekend.

Back to Baku! A street track that seemingly always delivers. Can it do so again?Red Bull enter as favorites, with race winning form. Can Ferrari figure out its PU problems in time for Baku's massive straight? Clock is ticking on Mercedes to get back to winning races.Will we see a midfield upset?

Silly season is kicking off, prompted by Sergio Perez signing an extension with Red Bull. Which drivers are at risk of losing their seat before the end of this season?Let's take a look at the potential changes for 2023. Is there a chance we'll get an American driver on the grid for next year?

We're 1/3 of the way through the season, so why not see how my pre-season predictions are doing so far. Some of them have not aged well.Plus, a quick Monaco review. Better late than never.

It's time for the Monaco Grand Prix again. It's the crown jewel race of the calendar, but will it stick around forever? As F1 looks to boost entertainment at every angle, will tradition prevail?With rain expected on race day, anything can happen. Will we see a shock win? Will Leclerc break his Monaco curse?

Crazy weekend in Barcelona. Red Bull continues their recent streak of dominance, while Ferrari falters. Yet, the biggest news of all is that Mercedes is finally back!Can Ferrari win the constructors with Carlos Sainz as their #2 driver? Should we expect internal strife in the Mercedes garage now that they have found pace again?Midfield breakdown. Will Williams be the first team to swap drivers this year?

Andretti Autosport wants to be the 11th team in Formula 1. What will they bring to the table? Can they convince the other teams?

The teams roll into Barcelona with major upgrades, with the exception of one. Will the updates bring Mercedes back in contention?Another chapter in the Ferrari-Red Bull battle. Who has the edge in Spain? Is McLaren poised for a competitive weekend?Let's break it all down.

Who is the World Champion of the future?Let's take a look at 3 drivers most likely to compete for their maiden championship over the next few years, and how they compare to each other.

F1 went all out and put on the show of a lifetime this weekend. Did the spectacle at Miami Gardens outweigh the actual racing? Does it even matter given the commercial success?How can Ferrari begin to fight back against Red Bull's straight-line advantage? Mercedes still lost in no-man's land. Another spicy midfield weekend.

Bienvenido a Miami! The F1 hype machine is running in 8th gear in preparation for the first ever race in Miami. Will this tip the scales and finally catapult F1 into the greater American sports landscape?Plus, will there be any major updates coming this weekend? Who will finish on the podium?

Formula 1 is looking to make a small tweak to qualifying in 2023. Is our current qualifying format the best or is there a better one?Let's take a look at the previous qualifying formats in F1 history. Is there one we could bring back into current day F1?

In true Italian fashion, Ferrari buckles under the pressure at home. Can a revamped culture help save Ferrari from themselves in 2022?Is Red Bull now the championship favorite after a perfect weekend? Lewis continues to struggle in an awful Mercedes. Another race, another midfield order.

Formula 1 returns to Europe for the first Sprint weekend in 2022. A triumphant return to Italy for Ferrari who just resigned Carlos Sainz.Is the Sprint format here to stay? Will the forecasted rain mix up the grid?

A rather normal race at Albert Park. While the new track layout helped shake up the midfield order, did it actually make for better racing?Ferrari dominating, while Red Bull loses more ground. Is Max's title defense already in trouble?

F1 returns to Melbourne after a 2 year absence.A new track layout at Albert Park could spice things up. Mercedes bringing its first big update. Will we have a surprise podium finisher?

Both a 7-time World Champion, both legends of F1.Let's explore Michael Schumacher's career, and how it compares to Lewis Hamilton.This is the first episode in the Legend Series, which will focus on former drivers and teams of Formula 1.

Formula 1 is officially coming to Las Vegas in 2023!

The 2022 season continues to deliver with a scintillating Saudi Grand Prix, and it's yet again Max vs. Charles for the win.Struggles at Mercedes don't seem to be letting up. Lady Luck has it out for Checo. Unreliability slaps F1 teams harder than Will Smith.

The next Grand Prix weekend is already upon us.Will Red Bull bounce back? How will the new cars handle the high speed street circuit in Jeddah?

How popular is F1 really in the US?There has been lot of noise from TV pundits and Formula 1 itself about the need to expand the US market. How popular can it get?

Ferrari is back! After 2 years of middling in the midfield, the Scuderia is back where they belong.Last race disaster for Red Bull gifts Mercedes a haul of points. The midfield intrigue delivers.

Season starts tomorrow. No better time for some sure-to-be-wrong predictions for the 2022 season.Will Max retain his crown? Will Mercedes be toppled? Is the Ferrari hype real? Who can emerge from a very impressive midfield?Also, who can we expect on the podium for the opening Bahrain Grand Prix this Sunday?

Is that a plane? Is it a bird? No, it's a competitive Haas car!Deliriousness sets in with a new exciting season upon us. Mercedes plays down expectations and Red Bull rains on Ferrari's parade. The midfield looks as competitive as ever.

Kevin Magnussen makes a surprise return to F1.Did Haas make the right decision?

The circus heads to Bahrain with the new season looming. What can we expect from the test in Bahrain?More Haas troubles. Who'll be their new permanent driver?Also, Russell and Mercedes are already whining about stuff.

Netflix's Drive to Survive has driven a sharp increase in the popularity of Formula 1, especially in America. Will the need for more drama impact how F1 goes racing?

Is this the year of the prancing horse? Are Mercedes sandbagging as usual?A take on the Formula 1 preseason and the Barcelona test that just wrapped up.