2013 F1 British Grand Prix

The legendary Silverstone circuit is the venue for the 2013 F1 British Grand Prix on 30 June. Practice and qualifying session take place on Friday and Saturday…

Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix 2012

Starting with two practice sessions on Friday 6 July, with the third practice session and qualifying taking place on Saturday, the Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix …

Nigel Mansell

Born near Birmingham on the 8 August 1953, Nigel Ernest Mansell drove his first car at the age of seven on an open field. He was inspired by Jim Clark, who won the 1962 British Grand Prix, and from then decided he would copy his hero. Like many other Formula One racers he started with [...]

Jody Scheckter

South African born Jody Scheckter is amongst the world’s top Formula One drivers of the past. Perhaps infamous because of his dangerous antics, but famous for his skill and speed, Scheckter has certainly etched his name into the history of auto racing. Jody David Scheckter was born on 29 January 1950 in the town of [...]

Hamilton Wins British Grand Prix

The race day dawned with incredibly wet conditions that ultimately made for some wild racing, but it seems that Lewis Hamilton managed to overcome all the obstacles to take the checkered flag at the British Grand Prix this past Sunday.