Review: Schumacher
Handling the controversial and tragic aspects of Michael’s life with kid gloves prevents Schumacher from reaching the echelons of truly great sports documentaries.
10 Underrated Formula 1 Liveries
Marlboro McLaren. JPS Lotus. 7-Up Jordan. All contenders for ‘best livery of all time’. And rightly so. But what about lesser known, underrated liveries? C+S takes a look back at ten of the best.
C+S Stickers Now Available!
Inspired by the striking race car liveries of yesteryear, the C+S logo sticker is perfect for your race car, helmet or anywhere else you want to rep our colours. Get ’em while they’re hot here at the C+S shop.
Formula 1 Mythbusters: Part Two
We recently put some myths from Formula One’s golden era to the test. We’re back for part two, this time putting five more recent, more outlandish myths under the the Champagne + Slicks microscope to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Modern Classics: 1998 Canadian Grand Prix
There are many great races in the history of motorsport, but very few can claim to be genuine landmarks that changed the sport forever. The 1998 Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal is one of those events – it’s often forgotten that this race would prove to be one of the…
Tracks of My Tears: 15 Worst Tracks Ever
During summer, the midnight sun never sets on Norway’s Arctic Circle Raceway, the world’s northernmost racetrack. At the other end of the world in Argentina is the town of Tolhuin, home to the Autódromo Carlos Romero, the world’s most southern circuit. Between them are more than a thousand race tracks. Many are loved, their layouts…
Formula 1 Mythbusters: Part One
Senna was killed by a sniper. Williams burned their own garage down after winning the 2012 Spanish GP. Benetton had illegal traction control during the 1994 season. Formula 1 history is paved with myths and legends, ranging from true stories through to downright unhinged conspiracy theories.
Listen to the Wind Blow: Driving Songs Inspired by Racing
The soundtrack to race day, from the iconic BBC F1 intro song by Fleetwood Mac through to songs from movies such as Senna and Rush.
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