When is an earplug not just an earplug? When it is a Formula 1 earplug. Much has been written about the tragic death of Jules Bianchi but this article will not be one of them, except to pick up on an intriguing and somewhat innocuous passage in the FIA report into the accident referring to earplugs and F1 driver safety. Whilst it is true that many are seeking … [Read more...]
British F1 Grand Prix 2015
The British F1 Grand Prix 2015 is always a favourite with the British crowds, and with Lewis Hamilton leading the Driver's Championship, they were hoping that he might just pull off another win. They weren't disappointed! 2015 has been a very interesting year, what with my WEC accreditation, Le Mans accreditation and now FIA F1 accreditation for the British F1 Grand Prix … [Read more...]
From Firetruck to Formula 1
The day started like all days on the road do. Waking up in an anonymous motel, head buzzing with the plans for the day, and Formula 1 being the furthest from my mind. It was going to be a reasonably easy day. I was commissioned to shoot a car whilst it was undergoing development testing driven by the Stig. Some say he’s a really nice guy. I say, I agree. I arrived nice and … [Read more...]