Tag: Formula One

China’s F1 Fires Could Be Caused By Sparking Cars Igniting Swamp Gas

      Fire! Fire! Fire!   Screenshot: Formula 1 via YouTube     Formula 1 sessions can be halted for all kinds of reasons, including damaged barriers, severe weather and even literal dragons on track. Now, however, the Chinese Grand Prix has been marred by a new phenomenon: spontaneous combustion of the grass surrounding [...]read moreChina’s F1 Fires Could Be Caused By Sparking Cars Igniting Swamp Gas

Track-Only Bugatti Bolide Will Be Too Fast For Most Race Tracks

Not even four years after it was initially unveiled in concept form, the Bugatti Bolide is just months away from being delivered to customers. Bugatti describes the car as being “finely tuned for circuit dominance, a track-only hyper sports car that invites drivers to explore their limits.” As the French brand is wrapping up the [...]read moreTrack-Only Bugatti Bolide Will Be Too Fast For Most Race Tracks

The 2025 Formula 1 Calendar Is A Brutal 24-Race International Slog

Image: McLaren Formula 1 has been talking about moving to a “regionalized” season calendar for a few years now, hoping to improve logistics and reduce the carbon emissions involved with shipping a racing series around the globe. Unfortunately, the 2025 race calendar doesn’t seem any better organized than it ever has, and makes for a [...]read moreThe 2025 Formula 1 Calendar Is A Brutal 24-Race International Slog