Maurice hamiltonʼs alternative view

Funny how attitudes can change. Lando Norris was having a go – in a nice way – at Max Verstappen’s blunt criticism of the latest Formula 1 cars. “F1 changes all the time,” chided Norris. “Sometimes it

Radical technical changes, electrification, active aerodynamics – all in the name of improving ‘the show’ through providing more overtaking. Sound familiar? In 2009 a new set of technical rules came i

The excellent article on Leyton House F1 [The team that fired Adrian Newey, March] brought back memories. I was their insurance broker at the time along with many other F1 teams and their principals.

There are certain senior figures in Formula 1 whose authority derives from destiny. They were always going to end up there. They grew up karting in Europe – or, more likely nowadays, studying aerodyna

THERE’S CLEARLY a love for Gordon Murray and his obsession with lightweight and fit-for-purpose cars among Octane writers and readers alike. There has also been a bit of coverage of the first hybrid c

The 2026 F1 World Championship won’t be just another season – it’s a full reset. New regulations, new power unit philosophy, and an entirely new way for drivers to think their way through a lap, meani