The Evolution of Formula 1: Reflecting on 12 Years Since Fernando Alonso’s Last Race Victory

Fernando Alonso, a veteran in Formula 1 with 32 grand prix wins and 2 titles, hasn’t claimed a victory since his last win at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2013, marking a 12-year drought in his career despite podium finishes for Aston Martin in 2023; However, F1 has undergone significant changes since then. In the years since Alonso’s last win, four different world champions have emerged, including Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen dominating recent seasons. The introduction of turbo-hybrid engines in 2014 marked a major shift in F1’s sustainability efforts,…

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Unraveling the Miami GP Radio Controversies: A Deep Dive into F1’s Complicated Relationship with Team Orders

During the Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz expressed frustration towards their respective teams over team radio, particularly, Sainz faced a team orders mix-up that cost him positions to his teammate. Sainz felt “stupid” and “powerless” after being passed by his teammate Alex Albon despite assurances he wouldn’t be, Hamilton also criticized Ferrari for poor teamwork during the race. Meanwhile, McLaren decided to let their drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, race each other without team orders, as they lead the championship standings and want to avoid harming…

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