Ever since I started to watch Formula 1 in 2017 I had the dream of attending a race weekend in person. In 2019 I then finally booked tickets for the 2020 Belgian GP but due to Covid-19, it wasn’t open to the public. I was incredibly sad as I had already been looking forward to it. Another year ran its course and in 2021 it was then finally time for me to attend my first ever race weekend. And let me tell you, it was unforgettable! (more…)
Category: Formula 1
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Esteban Ocon – From living in a caravan to winning an F1 race
Born into a middle-class family as the son of a mechanic Esteban Ocon was always well supported by his parents. But the early stages of his motorsport career weren’t easy. His family struggled to afford his participation in karting to the point that they even sold their house to make it possible. Esteban spent this time of his life living in a caravan and traveling from race to race while still completing his studies. But with all these sacrifices came also responsibility and pressure: The pressure to be good, to not fail, to make it all worth it. There were difficult times; times that he struggled; personal blows of fate. But in the end, Esteban never gave up and achieved his childhood dream of being a Formula 1 driver and even more… (more…)
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Lights-Out: Prestige and Glory
When we talk about a Casino, luxurious yachts, a posh lifestyle and one of the most iconic Formula 1 venues of all time it can only be Monaco. The race is considered to be one of the most prestigious events and it is part of the triple crown. (more…)
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Lights-Out: Pizza, Pasta, Imola
For the second round of the 2021 Formula 1 world championship the series returned to Imola. A classic track with just a few difficult overtaking opportunities. So expectations for a nerve-racking race were rather low. But with a very close field and surprising conditions, everything changed. The phrase ‘Oh, Mama Mia!’ was never more suitable.