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A brief look at F1 helmets
A reader recently asked me for advice on F1 helmet collectibles and to be honest I’ve very little personal experience. For collectors, F1 race helmet replicas fall into a few different categories (in order of value): 1. A...
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Book Review: Complete History of Grand Prix Motor Racing by Adriano Cimarosti
At over 500 pages, in the early 2000’s I used to refer to Adriano’s Cimarosti’s “The Complete History of Grand Prix Motor Racing” quite regularly during the F1 season. Although it only covers 1894 ...
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Book Review: Vrooom!! by Peter Manso
Time to dust off a book from the vault circa 1969 – Peter Manso’s “Vrooom!!”. The book contains a series of interviews with top GP drivers of the late 60’s. The Q&A definitely reflects the earl...
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Minichamps 2016 Catalog interesting releases
Minichamps’ new 2016 catalog is out online and while we have to keep waiting for the Williams FW07C for yet another year, there are some other very interesting items to note. If you’re a McLaren fan, 2016 releases c...
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Book Review: 1982 by Christopher Hilton
Will 2016 be the year Nico Rosberg emulates the F1 world championship crown claimed by his old man, Keke in 1982? In the last few seasons, the might of Mercedes AMG and the FIA’s ridiculous engine freeze rules have render...
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Book Review: Formula 1 Technology by Peter Wright
With the current regulations, the F1 offseason is now make or break for design and engineering teams. Get the engine or chassis off to a bad start in winter testing circa 2015 and the rest of the season is writeoff. Just ask Mc...
