Racing News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
During the 74-year-long history of Formula 1, there have been 113 different Grand Prix winners. The list is dominated by Lewis Hamilton, followed by Michael Schumacher. For now, their numbers appear unbeatable. However, the top 5 are ready to change, with Max Verstappen ready to take over Aryton Senna’s place on the list. Let’s see […] READ MORE
Some of F1’s most controversial races and championship battles happened before the 2000s. Take a look back at some of F1’s greatest battles. Back to a time when the grid was filled with racing legends like Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, and many more. But just as with the current drivers, there were intense battles between […] READ MORE
Assessing Nico Hulkenberg’s return to F1 with Haas and how Mick Schumacher’s career might benefit from losing his seat. The decision by Haas to drop Mick Schumacher in favor of Nico Hulkenberg has divided opinion amongst the F1 fandom. Many of Schumacher’s fans have vented their anger with the perceived treatment of their man by […] READ MORE
LWOS trawls through the archives to chronicle some of the memorable moments from the Dutch Grand Prix’s long history. Zandvoort was largely a mainstay on the F1 calendar from its debut in 1952 until 1985. The scene of some horrific – and sometimes fatal – accidents, Zandvoort had been maligned by drivers for its lack […] READ MORE
As Porsche prepares to return to F1, LWOS takes a look back at the company’s previous forays into the pinnacle of motor racing. With the news that Porsche have trademarked the word “F1nally” (accompanying their 50 percent stake in Red Bull Racing), it looks as if the German automotive giants are close to confirming their […] READ MORE
With only eight races remaining of 2017, Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas looks set to be installed into a support role for the remainder of the season, with Niki Lauda believing that it is time for Lewis Hamilton to be given the ‘number 1’ spot in the team. Niki Lauda wants to impose “number 2” status on […] READ MORE
Mercedes’ non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has admitted that the team may take a different approach in the future regarding the issue of team orders between its drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas. Mercedes considering team orders adjustment for remainder of 2017 This follows the Hungarian Grand Prix, which saw Lewis Hamilton lose points in his […] READ MORE
Studying Media and Communications at Oxford Brookes University, Chris began writing for Last Word On Sports in March 2016. In the May of the same year, he was appointed as Associate Editor for the Motorsport department. Chris has since been appointed as the Department Head for Motorsport, being appointed in July 2016. Chris has a passion for Formula 1 and is a keen follower of Formula 2. It is his dream to become a Journalist or a Press Officer in the sport that he loves after graduating from university.