Sidepodcast

All for F1 and F1 for all

Next race: Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo

Written by Subhayan Mukerjee

The five greatest machines of F1

A look at some of the strongest cars that have participated in Formula One

Sidepodcast: The five greatest machines of F1

by Subhayan Mukerjee

With most of the teams having launched their challengers for the upcoming season, one wonders what path of evolution has resulted in the 700-odd bhp machines which shall line up at Melbourne come 17th March 2013. In an attempt to answer that question, here’s a look back at five of the most prominent racing cars that the Formula 1 community has seen over the six decades of its existence.

After eight - A look back at F1's sordid past

Moments that F1 would like swept under the carpet

Sidepodcast: After eight - A look back at F1's sordid past

by Subhayan Mukerjee

Ever since its conception over sixty years ago, the world of Formula 1 has been witness to several epic moments in its record littered path. While most of them have been extraordinary driver battles, breathtaking overtaking maneuvers and blitzkrieg lap times, there have been quite a number of occasions which fans look back to, and hang their heads in shame. Here are eight of the most forgettably shameful events that the highest form of motorsport could have done without.

Buy from Amazon - Pocket F1 Handbook: Guide to the 2013 Grand Prix Season

365 F1 stories

Which driver secured his first win in F1, at the season opening race in 1962, held on this day at Zandvoort?

Buy for Kindle - Between the Lines (Formula Primo Confidential)

Recent stories

More stories

Featured articles

More F1 articles

F1 driver standings
1Sebastian Vettel89
2Kimi Räikkönen85
3Fernando Alonso72
4Lewis Hamilton50
5Felipe Massa45

More F1 driver standings

F1 constructor standings
1Infiniti Red Bull Racing131
2Scuderia Ferrari117
3Lotus F1 Team111
4Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team72
5Sahara Force India F1 Team32

More F1 constructor standings

F1 race calendar
Australian Grand Prix17 Mar
Malaysian Grand Prix24 Mar
Chinese Grand Prix14 Apr
Bahrain Grand Prix21 Apr
Spanish Grand Prix12 May

View the F1 calendar

Live events

  • Grand Prix from Monaco 26 May
  • Qualifying from Monaco 25 May
  • Free Practice from Monaco 23 May

On this day in F1 history

Random article