All photos are courtesy of Sergio Álvarez. The only reason why one might come to Jarama is obviously because of John Hugenholtz. The picturesque, flowing old-school circuit surrounded by “fields full of grain” Spanish countryside (from which, it seems, Don Quixote emerges in the afternoon’s […]
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Alejo at the 81st Members’ Meeting (Goodwood)
All photos are courtesy of Alejo Pérez-Monsalvo. Our man in the UK, Alejo, never misses an opportunity to visit Goodwood, whether it’s the Members’ Meeting, the FOS or the Revival. #81MM was no exception. My fave bit has got to be the Tyrrell Shed. What […]
Iberianmph Exclusive: Walking the IFEMA MADRID Formula 1 Circuit, by Sergio Ávarez
All photos are courtesy of Sergio Álvarez. It’s always a thrill to check out a new, yet to be born F1 racing circuit, projecting maybe into the future, like 2050, thinking about the new wave of F1 enthusiasts who will be raving mad about the […]
Nuestra Charla: F1 Livery Cirrhosis and Junior Road to Somewhere
Let’s talk Formula 1 car liveries – or rather lack of in 2024. Cars and liveries, both (courtesy of Williams’ Microsoft Excel troubles and lack of spare parts, apparently). I sort of dig the fake 1980s looks, with simplified front wings and all. Rear wings? […]
Nuestra Charla: Inappropriate Songs About Racing
Dare I say folks, I love music. But how rare is it these days to find a decent song dedicated to hard core racing fans? Here’s a couple of cool (and one sucky) motorsport-themed songs I know of and at nº1 is… Not for the […]
An Occasional Update, #1
As we enter what appears to be our 14th year of existence, we thought we’d come up with some fresh ideas, such as starting a new podcast or a YouTube show. Right then. What does one need to know about online shows? A good show, […]
FIA Formula 2: Yas Marina, In Quotes (Updated)
Interviews by Sergio Álvarez; spiritual guidance by Diego Merino. FIA Formula 2, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Friday, Qualifying Q: “Congratulations on your results today. Do you think that Formula 2 drivers who drove in F1’s Free Practice 1 (as part of ‘mandatory practice […]
How I Won the Title: FIA F2 & FIA F3 (L8 Upd8)
Interviews by Sergio Álvarez; spiritual guidance & header image by Diego Merino. Better late than never? So we thought: there’s an awfully long way to go before the next FIA Formula 3 race in 2023 and still a whole month of waiting before some (once […]
Time Machine with Gasoline: Goodwood Revival, 2022
All photos are courtesy of Alejo Pérez-Monsalvo. I just added a “story” for all ye smartphone junkies above: quit social media NOW!
FIA F2 & FIA F3: Italian GP, In Quotes (Updated)
Interviews by Sergio Álvarez; spiritual guidance and header image by Diego Merino. FIA Formula 2, Thoughts of a Champion, Felipe Drugovich: FD on how participation in Euroformula Open (2018 champion) contributed to his driving/racing skills and on his job options outside motorsport in a parallel […]
FIA Formula 2 & Formula 3 @ Zandvoort, In Quotes: Castles in the Zand (Updated)
Interviews by Sergio Álvarez; spiritual guidance by Diego Merino. FIA Formula 2, Zandvoort, Friday, Drugovich on his Dutch pole. “I think setup-wise we are kind of in the same (place) as the beginning of the year. We just settled down and put everything together. Yeah, […]
FIA F2 & FIA F3: Hungarian GP, In Quotes
Interviews by Sergio Álvarez; spiritual guidance by Diego Merino; header image by Sergio Álvarez. FIA F2, Hungary, Qualifying P1, Iwasa (1:27.930); P2, Armstrong (1:28.311); P3, Drugovich (1:28.340). Q: “Ayumu, P1, what a brilliant result! Please, can you tell us whether your lap in qualifyng was […]