
'Αγγελος Φωτσεινός
Ricardo Londoño: when the Medellin Cartel entered Formula 1
Translated by Nikos Arvanitis
Colombia’s modern political, financial and social history was marked by the constant battle of Colombian governments to overpower the action of drug dealers – a battle that cost the life of thousands of public officials and people at cartels, exceeded the national borders and designated as the most famous person of the country the notorious Medellin cartel leader, Pablo Escobar Gaviria.
France 2003: the big day of Minardi and Jos Verstappen
Translated by Giannis Binas
What if Minardi’s budget was always limited and the potential for distinctions delimited in advance?
McLaren: the story of their single-seaters’ coloration
Translated by Ioannis Binas.
McLaren’s single-seaters are, livery wise, included in the most beautiful ones over time – the most characteristic examples being the red and white single-seaters of the Marlboro era (1974-1996) and the ‘silver arrows’ of the West era (1997-2005).
Al Pease – Eppie Wietzes: the “prides” of Canada
translated by Giannis Binas
In 1978, the Canadians deliriously celebrated the triumph of their compatriot, Gilles Villeneuve, at the circuit of Montreal – he couldn’t have chosen a better place for his maiden win in Formula 1.
Protos F2 (1967): the ‘wooden’ single-seater
Translated by Giannis Binas
During the 60s, the regulatory framework (design parameters, use of specific materials and technologies) of building a single-seater was nearly liberal; the mechanics’ imagination could, no exaggeration here, go rampant!
Bernie Ecclestone, the driver
Translated by Giannis Binas
His name is synonymous with the nature of Formula 1 itself… and how couldn’t it be after all?
Belgium 1981: An organizational parody that ended up in tragedy
Translated by Giannis Binas
In Formula 1 history, more than a few tragic incidents have been recorded during racing weekends.
Ferrari Sigma: ahead of its time
Pacific’s humorous anthem
Translated by Giannis Binas
What if the books of statistics recall it as one of the least successful teams to enter F1 in the 90s?
Jacques Villeneuve – Tommi Makinen – Mick Doohan: meeting of the champions
Translated by Giannis Binas
Barcelona, 22-23 April 1998.
What can happen when the reigning Formula 1, WRC and MotoGP champions find themselves on the same circuit?