Briony Dixon
I have been an avid fan of Formula One since the early nineties and am a big supporter of Michael Schumacher. Never without a strong opinion about events in Formula One, I decided to start a blog about a year ago, and that has led to writing for Beyond the Flag.
Although changes in Formula 1 for 2013 are not on the scale planned for racing in 2014, there will be some notable differences.
Use of DRS
The way in which the Drag Reduction System (DRS) is used in practice…Read More
As the off season rolls on, more seats for the 2013 season are being snapped up, leaving just two remaining vacancies. Still to confirm their complete driver line ups are Force India and Caterham. This…Read More
The circumstances surrounding the sudden departure of Norbert Haug from his position as Chief of Motorsport for Mercedes, seem distinctly similar to those under which Michael Schumacher made his exit…Read More
Jenson Button has been talking about his role as lead driver in the McLaren team following Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Mercedes for the forthcoming season. When asked by the Press Association…Read More
As it did the first time round, The Brazilian Grand Prix saw the retirement of the most successful Formula One driver ever, Michael Schumacher. Having come out of retirement to join Mercedes in 2010,…Read More
And more..
Following the announcement that the much anticipated race in New Jersey will not become a reality until…Read More
Sadly, Ferrari’s invite to the FIA to investigate whether Sebastian Vettel overtook under yellow flags…Read More
As the racing season closes the Formula One chasm opens, ready to collect those considered as not possessing…Read More
Adding another record to his ever increasing tally, Sebastian Vettel became the youngest winner of three…Read More
Brazil certainly did deliver the unexpected. An absolutely electrifying race delivered action from…Read More
It’s 2008 and lap 69 of the final race of the season at Interlagos, Brazil. Felipe Massa is leading…Read More
The inaugural United States Grand Prix at Austin, Texas was steeped in drama before the red lights went…Read More
The first man to experience The Circuit of the Americas in Austin was Kimi Raikkonen, a possible necessary…Read More
Though fully prepared for racing at The Circuit of the Americas due to endless time spent in simulators,…Read More
Low spectator numbers have plagued Formula One in the United States over the years, resulting in moves…Read More
Last week saw the Young Driver’s Tests at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. This event gives…Read More
Formula One racing in the United States has had a chequered history over the years. 1908 saw the commencement…Read More
Sergio Perez was handed a ten second stop go penalty for causing a multiple car incident when attempting…Read More
With a perfect lighting start, Kimi Raikkonen was victorious in a thrilling race in Abu Dhabi. Lotus…Read More
Lotus reserve driver, Jerome D’Ambrosio, has had the honour of being the only current driver in…Read More