F1 Academy, the Golden Cage There’s nothing more insulting than being gifted something you’d already earned. In 1975, Lella Lombardi scored points in a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Not in a women’s category. Not in a parallel championship. In the same Spanish Grand Prix where men risked their lives every Sunday. Sixth place. Half a … Read more
Nürburgring Nordschleife: 20,832 Kilometres of Unfiltered Truth 73 corners. 300 metres of elevation change. Over 70 racing drivers killed in competition. Between 3 and 12 fatalities per year in public sessions. And yet, anyone with a driving licence and €30 can drive it. Welcome to the Green Hell. A Circuit Born from Unemployment The Nordschleife … Read more
Sabine Schmitz: The Queen of the Green Hell Over 30,000 laps of the Nordschleife. Two outright victories at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. A Ford Transit van pushing the 10-minute barrier at the most dangerous circuit on Earth. And a driver who never needed anyone to hand her anything. Born Inside the Circuit Some drivers discover … Read more
