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For this week's feature, I spoke to Mario Isola, motorsport director for Pirelli, about the importance of Formula 1 as a global platform for the company. Plenty to talk through as always, but read on to find out: 🏎 The importance of the brand's association with F1 🏆 Why the dominance of one driver is bad for business 💡 What makes MotoGP an interesting option for the future #SportsBiz #F1 https://lnkd.in/eVBwg7Ey

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 Formula 1 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 Imagine the roar of the engines, the blur of speed, and the adrenaline-fueled determination as five cars barrel towards the chequered flag, mere inches apart. The 1971 Italian Grand Prix wasn't just a race; it was the epitome of motorsport drama, showcasing the raw, unfiltered essence of Formula 1 racing. Held at the iconic Monza circuit, this grand prix is etched in history as the closest finish ever, with the top five contenders separated by a breath-taking 0.61 seconds. 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿-𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 In an era where technological advancements and strategic pit stops were not as pivotal as today, pure driving skill and nerve were the orders of the day. The 1971 race exemplified this, with drivers pushing themselves and their machines to the absolute limit. The intense slipstream battle, a hallmark of Monza's long straights, saw positions change lap after lap, corner after corner. It was motorsport in its purest form - unpredictable, thrilling, and incredibly close. 𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗻 Today, the 1971 Italian Grand Prix serves as a reminder of the fearless spirit of racing, a testament to the drivers' skills, and the intense competition that defines Formula 1. It raises an important question about the evolution of the sport: In an age dominated by technological innovations, can modern F1 recreate the same level of close, competitive racing that fans witnessed at Monza in 1971? #Formula1 #ItalianGrandPrix #Monza #MotorsportHistory #RacingLegends What do you think? Can today's Formula 1 capture the same raw excitement and closely contested finishes that made races like the 1971 Italian Grand Prix legendary?

Thanks Guanyu (周冠宇) for letting me in onto the world of F1 and watch you race up-close… what a humbling and exhilirating experience this has been! The origins of F1 racing go all the way back to the beginning of last century when in 1904 the Vanderbilt Cup was organized in New York in 1904. It was not until in 1906 that car-racing was really born when the Automobile Club of France organized for 2 days in the circuit of Le Mans a race of 65 miles with 12 different automakers. All cars had 1 driver-racer and 1 auto-mecanic on board. Rules were that no one other than those 2 could touch their car. Fast forward more than 100 years later, how the industry has evolved. With die-hard F1 spectators attending live or broadcasted races covering 24 events in a year covering 24 countries spanning 3 continents globally from Europe to the US, Asia and the Middle-East, F1 saw total revenues exceeding USD 2.5 trillion for the 2022 calendar year. The exhilarating races, the superstar status of the drivers, and its global appeal and with the addition of the Las Vegas Grand Prix and the US catching up, competition and the battle for sponsorship deals intensified driving the bottom line. Starting as the test driver for the Renault F1 team in 2020 and the Alpine F1 team in In 2021, Zhou Guanyu is the first and so far the only, Chinese driver to start a World Championship Formula One race competing with the likes of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. GO ZHOU GO… 🫡

🏆Monaco Grand Prix 2024 🏆24 Hours of Le Mans 2024 In a remarkable feat, Scuderia Ferrari has shattered a 90-year record by clinching victories at both the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix in the same year. Two of the three races that make up the coveted "Triple Crown of Motorsport" are Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix. Winning one of these races is impressive on its own, but building a race team that can win both in the same year is extremely difficult, yet equally impressive. The fact that Ferrari can meet both obstacles in 2024 bodes well for the Scuderia's racing ambitions. 🏆Indianapolis 500 ???? While Ferrari has conquered two-thirds of the Triple Crown, the elusive Indianapolis 500 remains. Active drivers like Juan Pablo Montoya and Fernando Alonso have won two of the three events, needing an Indy 500 victory to complete the trifecta. Rooting for the team🤝 #Ferrari #ScuderiaFerrari #Monaco #LeMans

The end of an era. 1957's 1000 Miglia and Ferrari's Heritage 1957 marked the conclusion of an extraordinary chapter in the history of motorsport: it was when the last edition of the legendary Mille Miglia took place, a race that for thirty years had defined the essence of road racing, mixing skill, courage and technological innovation. For Enzo Ferrari and his team, that race represented not only a win, but also an emotional and strategic turning point in motor racing. With its 1,000-miles (approx. 1600 km) route through Italy, from Brescia to Rome and back, it was a race famous for its unique challenges, both for the drivers and the cars. That tested human endurance and automotive innovation, attracting spectators from all over the world. But the 1957 edition would sadly mark the end of this incredible adventure due to a series of fatal accidents, including one that cost the lives of Spanish driver Alfonso de Portago, his co-driver and ten spectators. For Enzo Ferrari, the Mille Miglia had always been more than just a race. It was a manifestation of his love for racing cars and a showcase for the technical superiority and passion that defined his team. Ferrari had already left a big mark on the race, winning several times and setting new records. In 1957, Ferrari came to the race to dominate once more, fielding drivers of the calibre of Piero Taruffi, who would go on to win that last edition, thus writing the last chapter of the Mille Miglia legend. His victory was not only a sporting triumph; it was also a moment of deep reflection for Enzo Ferrari. The tragedy of that year affected him deeply and led him to reconsider his team's approach to racing. Ferrari began to focus even more on driver safety and the sustainability of motor racing, gradually shifting his attention to other prestigious races such as Formula 1, where he was already racing, and the Sports Prototype World Championship. That last year of the Mille Miglia remains a significant moment in the history of motorsport, a symbol of an era when passion and courage merged with speed. For the Drake, it represented a valuable lesson and a new beginning that consolidated his legend in the world of motor racing, making him a pillar of innovation and excellence in motorsport. Racefever: you can’t control speed. Tommaso Fatichi #Racevefever #1957 #1000Miglia #writing #racing

#GRRmodern. With multiple championships either already in action or about to kick off this weekend, it's time to be brought up-to-date with the very best liveries that will be seen across all motorsport in 2024. #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses The Goodwood Group #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

#GRRhistoric #video. The Estoril Classics, held at the legendary Estoril circuit (the scene of Ayrton Senna's first F1 victory in 1985), has become a popular event on the historic motorsport calendar. #goodwood #goodwoodelevenses The Goodwood Group #autos #autosport #automotive #automotiveindustry #automotiveinnovation #cars #racing #sports #classiccar #classiccars #motorracing #motorsport

3 Things We Learnt After the Chinese Grand Prix: ✨ Sprint Races Can Be Interesting On The Right Circuit ✨ Some Teams Are Making a Step Forward ✨ Ferrari May Not Be a Shoo-In for P2 Read more about my main takeaways here 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/e7762epk #f1 #formula1 #chinesegrandprix