Alvin's Formula One Blog

Formula 1 is filled with legendary rivalries, but few are as fascinating as the story of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. Before they became fierce rivals at Mercedes, the two drivers were actually childhood friends, bonded by their love of speed and competition. Long before Lewis became a seven-time world champion and Ferrari’s star signing, and before Rosberg claimed his own dramatic title in 2016, the pair spent their formative years pushing each other on and off the track. During the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, Rosberg opened up about one particularly wild childhood memory that perfectly summed up Lewis’ fearless nature. With the race delayed for over an hour due to heavy rain, Rosberg took the chance to entertain fans on Sky Sports F1 by sharing a story that had everyone laughing—and also shaking their heads in disbelief. Lewis The “Complete Nutcase” Rosberg didn’t hold back when describing Lewis’ daredevil personality as a kid. He called Lewis a “complet...

A look back at the 2016 F1 season in numbers with Pirelli. I know some of it is unnecessary but it's interesting that they keep track of so many things. "This has been an incredible season both on and off the track," says Pirelli Motorsport Director, Paul Hembery, as the Italian manufacturer reflects on the busiest F1 season ever. "So here are a few facts and figures as a souvenir of a year that will go down in history. "Pirelli has introduced a brand new compound - the ultrasoft - and also new regulations that allowed teams to use three compounds during each race, selected in advance. This extra tactical intrigue proved to be a highlight of the year, enhancing the show still further. "We also had the final season of tyres with a deliberately high level of degradation, as from next year we adopt a new philosophy in line with the latest direction for the sport. "At the same time as completing this season, we were testing for the next one: both...

Hey everybody. We're back with another guest post by Joshua Madisson. The news had barely got around the world that Nico Rosberg had won the Formula 1 World Championship, before it was revealed he had also announced his retirement. This came just five days after lifting the trophy. He is leaving at the highest possible point in a career and said in his statement "I have climbed my mountain, I am on the peak, so this feels right,". But this leaves not only F1 without one of its stars, but also Lewis Hamilton needing a new teammate . Rosberg is only 31, but has been racing for 25 of those years. He is the second big name to retire after Jenson Button who also called it time. Button was honoured by the University of Bath this week for his services to the sport and contribution to British racing. Unlike when Button won his F1 Championship with Brawn, Rosberg is not going to try and add to his collection. The German’s experience is quite extensive considering his young...

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a Formula One race. It was announced in early 2007 at the Abu Dhabi F1 Festival in the United Arab Emirates. The first race took place on November 1, 2009, held at the Hermann Tilke designed Yas Marina Circuit. On June 25, 2008 the FIA announced the provisional 2009 Formula One calendar including the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the 19th and final race of the season on November 15. On November 5, 2008, however, it was announced that the race would be held as the season finale on November 1, two weeks before the initially planned date, as the 17th and final race. The inaugural race was Formula One's first ever day-night race, starting at 17:00 local time. Floodlights used to illuminate the circuit were switched on from the start of the event to ensure a seamless transition from daylight to darkness. Subsequent Abu Dhabi Grands Prix have also been day-night races. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is Formula 1’s original day/night race. The race begins at 17-0...